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Allstate Pulls Homeowners Hike: State Agency Wouldn’t OK New Rate
RISMEDIA, July 27, 2007—(MCT)—Allstate withdrew its proposed 6.9% statewide increase in homeowners rates on Wednesday after the Texas Department of Insurance signaled that it wouldn't approve rates. ...
Consumers and Businesses Must Brace for Higher Parking Rates, Survey Says
RISMEDIA, July 26, 2007--Parking costs have increased nationwide for the fourth year in a row, mirroring rising demand and a dearth of supply in the U.S, Canada and around the world, according to the seventh annual Parking Rate survey from Colliers International, a leading global real estate services company. ...
Bankrate Poll: Men Are Better Savers than Women
RISMEDIA, July 24, 2007--Bankrate, Inc. today published the findings of its second annual poll questioning Americans on their emergency savings accounts. Bankrate found that over half of Americans polled (54 percent) are not equipped with an emergency savings fund (equal to three months living expenses). ...
AARP the Magazine Announces Top Five Places to Live (and Retire)
RISMEDIA, July 24, 2007--What are the top places to live in for boomers 50+ looking for a great community to retire in? AARP The Magazine today unveiled its annual list of the top five places to live in the U.S. with Atlanta, Beacon Hill in Boston, Chandler, Milwaukee and Portland ...
Survey: 32% of Large U.S. Companies Employ Personnel to Read Employee E-mail
RISMEDIA, July 24, 2007--In its fourth-annual study of outbound e-mail and content security issues (http://www.proofpoint.com/outbound), e-mail security and data loss prevention company Proofpoint, Inc. found that outbound e-mail and other electronic communication protocols continue to grow as a source of risk for companies. Proofpoint's 2007 survey of 308 e-mail decision-makers ...
Regional Spotlight: Cost of Renting Rises 7.2 Percent
RISMEDIA, July 23, 2007—(MCT)—Landlords continue hiking rents in Ventura County, California. ...
Timber! Thank the Housing ‘Slump’ for Lower Lumber Prices; Other Materials Don’t Budge
By Amy Hoak ...
Facing the Crayon Test: New Formulas Promise to Resist Stains
By Sara Schaefer, The Wall Street Journal ...
The Great Outdoors: New Homes with Exceptional Backyards
RISMEDIA, July 20, 2007—Outdoor kitchens, super sound systems, inviting fire pits and bubbling fountains are becoming central to today’s new home designs as the popularity of home entertainment steps outside. New home outdoor living spaces take backyard barbecues to a new level in this week’s Trend Spot from Move, Inc., ...
Congressional Action Could Give Seniors the Financial Security They Deserve
RISMEDIA, July 19, 2007—Two million older Americans could tap into the equity they have built up in their homes by obtaining reverse mortgages if Congress passes legislation to modernize HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA), according to a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimate released this week. ...
Treasury Department Offers Helpful Advice for Homeowners
RISMEDIA, July 19, 2007—(MCT)—Want to save on your tax bill? Lori Decker, director of Frederick County's Treasury Department, has some tips. ...
Seven Simple Steps to Raising Credit Scores
RISMEDIA, July 19, 2007—In the wake of the subprime market fallout, lenders are making it tougher for consumers to get a loan. As a result, borrowers are wise to try to raise their credit scores to qualify for loans, secure better loan terms and receive lower interest rates. ...
