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A litany of economic data hit the wires this morning ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The first report of significance was the Labor Department's Weekly Initial Claims data. Americans filing for first time Unemployment benefits fell by 10,000 in the latest week to 326,000 to the lowest level si...
11/27/2013
Hopefully by now, you have obtained a copy of your credit report and you're ready to take action. I can recall going through my first credit report-I didn't even know where to start! Knowing how confusing the layout of a credit report can be, I wanted to share a tip with you, on how the three bu...
11/26/2013
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a milestone yesterday closing above 16,000 for the time time in its 128 year history finishing at 16,009.99. Stock prices have been gradually improving in the past year fueled by an improving economy, positive corporate earnings and low interest rates due to t...
11/22/2013
Do you find all the commercials and advertisements about free credit reports to be overwhelming? Linda Ferrari, National Credit Score Expert and President of Credit Resource Corporation, put this great video together for you to share with your clients, to help them learn the three reputable means...
11/19/2013
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Economic news was light today with just a reading from the National Association of Home Builders reporting that its Housing Market Index was steady in November at 54, just below the 55 that was expected. The number for October was revised to 54 from 55. It was the sixth consecutive month that bui...
11/18/2013
There were no major economic reports released today and the week's calendar is on the light side. The major Stock Indexes are trading lower as investors take some profits due to record high levels. Mortgage Bonds are trying to stabilize after Friday's big drop due to the much better than expected...
11/13/2013
There were no major economic reports released today and the week's calendar is on the light side. The major Stock Indexes are trading lower as investors take some profits due to record high levels. Mortgage Bonds are trying to stabilize after Friday's big drop due to the much better than expected...
11/13/2013
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Credit has become a major concern for all consumers today. Linda Ferrari, National Credit Score Expert and President of Credit Resource Corporation, put together this great video for you to send to your clients to teach them how to set a realistic credit score goal, how long it might take to reac...
11/12/2013
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Inspirational Speaker Brian Tracy explains why strategic planning is an essential part of the success formula. As Tracy says, "It's virtually impossible to succeed greatly unless you have a clear idea of where you're going and how to get there."
11/11/2013
The Labor Department released the delayed October Jobs Report where it was revealed that employers added 204,000 workers, well above the 100,000 that was expected. The jobs were concentrated in the service area - retail, bars and restaurants with modest hiring across most sectors. The Unemploymen...
11/08/2013
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