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Category: Money & Personal Finance

Money & Personal Finance

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…

byRick GoodDecember 1, 2016July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

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…

byRick GoodDecember 1, 2016July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

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…

byRick GoodDecember 1, 2016July 12, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

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…

byRick GoodDecember 1, 2016July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

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…

byRick GoodDecember 1, 2016July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Negative interest rates

If you think interest on savings accounts and CDs is low now, just wait until the Federal Reserve Bank rates go negative. At that point, it might cost you…

byRick GoodNovember 1, 2016July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Insurer to subsidize Apple Watches

Aetna has announced it will subsidize Apple Watches for large employers and some individuals during open enrollment season. The insurers would combine the…

byRick GoodNovember 1, 2016July 12, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Cable prices rise; cord cutting is a trend

Cable prices are rising, and cord cutting is real, according to a survey by Leichtman Research Group. The average monthly cable bill is now up to $103.10,…

byRick GoodNovember 1, 2016July 11, 2026
Economist argues for a cashless society
Money & Personal Finance

Economist argues for a cashless society

Crime thrives on cash. It’s portable, secret, and everyone accepts it. In every big drug bust, there is a wad of bills. In fact, carrying a lot of cash is…

byRick GoodNovember 1, 2016July 12, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Shopping for a car online gets easier

You can get just about anything online: housewares, food, and even cars. There are now companies that take advantage of internet technologies to allow you…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2016July 11, 2026

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