RISMEDIA, October 7, 2009—A new study released by Bankrate, Inc. shows that the vast majority of working Americans plan to work as long as they can during

RISMEDIA, October 6, 2009—Poor men want to be rich. Going back to when gold was currency, many a would-be alchemist tried unsuccessfully

RISMEDIA, October 5, 2009—The just-released Third Quarter 2009 Prudential Douglas Elliman Manhattan Market Overview reveals that while over the past two decades, the number of Manhattan co-op and condo sales has tended to peak in the second quarter, this year the peak level of activity was pushed forward three months ...

RISMEDIA, October 5, 2009—In the last year, have you experienced a credit card interest rate increase, a fee you felt was unfair or a credit line reduction for no specific reason? If so, did you receive any notice or explanation as to why? Were you aware of your options when ...

RISMEDIA, October 5, 2009—Replacing a roof is a major investment for any homeowner. When considering such a significant home improvement project, it makes sense that consumers will have questions. ...

RISMEDIA, October 3, 2009—Pending home sales have increased for seven straight months, the longest in the series of the index which began in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors®.  The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in August 2009, rose 6.4% to 103.8 from a reading of 97.6 in July, and is 12.4% above August 2008 when it was 92.4.

RISMEDIA, October 2, 2009—(MCT)—Joseph Licari and Danielle Block had a simple goal when they started house-hunting. "We were looking for a bargain,"

RISMEDIA, October 3, 2009—(MCT)—Americans have been casting a wider geographic net when looking for work in today's tough job market, and even as a recovery

RISMEDIA, October 2, 2009—(MCT)—The housing market is getting a much-needed boost as first-time homebuyers rush to take advantage of an $8,000 federal tax credit that is set to expire Nov. 30, 2009.  The incentive is helping to slow the decline in home sales. In August, sales were down 1% over the comparable period last year, the smallest year-over-year decline in any month since late 2007. As Congress considers extending the credit, real-estate agents and home builders worry sales could slump again if it's allowed to expire.