Celebrate at home, not on the road
The holidays are here, bringing with them family, fun and a dose of partying. It may be no surprise then that December is known as National Impaired…
Month: December 2016
9 Tips to avoid holiday safety hazards
Christmas is a time to celebrate, spend time with family and friends, and to relax. But, it’s also a time when safety should be on your mind because the…
Banks stop banking on mortgages, report says
Fearful of regulations and expensive penalties, banking is backing away from traditional mortgages. According to Inside Mortgage Finance, banks loaned…
Study: Wealthy stay in cities; others move
A new study by Trulia suggests that lower- and middle-income Americans are moving out of the highest cost metropolitan areas. Trulia analyzed census data…
Fool’s gold
Gold prices rose 18 percent this year, and while analysts believe an interest rate hike will cause Gold to stall, people still see it as a good investment…
Investing: early beats often
Take three typical investors: Investor A invests $1,200 a year for 10 years beginning at age 18. Then he does nothing for the next 39 years. Investor B…
Buying cheaper than renting
A study by Trulia.com shows that, in 100 of the largest metropolitan areas, buying a home is cheaper than renting. Averaging all areas, buying a home is…
Immigrants own homes at similar rate as U.S. born
Immigrants are approaching home ownership levels of U.S.-born residents, according to Trulia.com. Half of the immigrants in the country owned homes last…
Business Notes: Meijier, Sonic, Holiday spending
Meijer changes plus-size racks Women’s plus-size clothing is now racked with all women’s clothing at Meijer. The plus-size market is a highlight as the…
Guilty pleasure can rule buying choices
Guilt and pleasure are oddly intertwined, says Yale Professor Ravi Dhar. In fact, in his experiments with researchers from Northwestern and Penn State…