Monthly Archives: July 2010

Homes: Rent or Buy?

MoneyTalksNews asked: Owning your own home: an idea so popular it’s known as the American dream. But as prices fall and foreclosures rise, for many it’s become a nightmare instead. How do you know whether renting or owning is the … Continue reading

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Investing vs Paying Credit Card Debt

MoneyTalksNews asked: If you carry a balance on one or more credit cards, you’re not alone: according to the Federal Reserve, nearly half of American families do. And nearly half of American families also have some sort of bank savings … Continue reading

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Consumers Sleepwalking Into Financial Difficulty

Mark Dawson asked: A complacent attitude towards their finances could see many Britons struggle with money as they get older, new figures highlight.In research released by Defaqto, a number of consumers are “sleepwalking” into financial hardship as they are saving … Continue reading

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Healthcare, Consumer Finance and Immigration Reform.NOT!

tenebroust asked: The Stench of Truth 174 Three more promises of reform which will fail to deliver. Healthcare reform that puts off the table single payer, and a public plan is already signalling no real reform of a bloated and … Continue reading

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