Finance and Economy Archive


The Avatar Economy

Monday, February 8th, 2010
RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—It looks amazingly real, but it’s as phony as a James Cameron movie set. ...


9 Things That Are Looking Up for 2010

Monday, December 28th, 2009
RISMEDIA, December 29, 2009—This is the time of year when columnists either write about the major events of the past year or make predictions about the coming year.


Free Webinar: Join Dennis Walsh from RE-buildUSA on ‘The Sleeper Program That Will Generate You More Business’

Monday, December 14th, 2009
RISMEDIA, December 15, 2009—Join 1parkplace CEO Steve Hundley as he interviews Dennis Walsh from RE-buildUSA on this advantageous program for agents


Consumer Housing Q&A: Talk to Financial Counselor before Giving up House

Monday, December 7th, 2009
RISMEDIA, December 8, 2009—(MCT)—Question: We bought a house that has been a rental property for us the last 16 years. It has an adjustable-rate mortgage of $162,000, which will adjust next year. I doubt we will be able to afford the payment, which is currently more than the rent collected. ...


Weak Real Estate Market Has Many Paying Less Property Tax This Year

Monday, December 7th, 2009
RISMEDIA, December 8, 2009—(MCT)—Jose Olivas of Watsonville dropped off his check for property taxes Friday. Like many in the county, he owed less tax this year than last. ...


Are You a Victim of Predatory Lending?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—Back in the day, predatory lending was pretty much confined to grifters combing poorer neighborhoods looking for elderly


Putting Foreclosures in Perspective

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 3, 2009—When considering the implications of the current foreclosure situation, I believe we are being misinformed about the forces


Does Anyone Know What Happened to all of the Money?

Monday, October 5th, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 6, 2009—Poor men want to be rich. Going back to when gold was currency, many a would-be alchemist tried unsuccessfully


Where Are All the REOs?

Sunday, October 4th, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 5, 2009—Certain things in life are simply meant to be mysteries. There are ages-old philosophical questions that have kept philosophers busy for millennia: What is the sound of one hand clapping? If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there, does it still make a ...


15 Billion in Credit Card Fees Charged! …and the New “Credit Card Act”

Sunday, October 4th, 2009
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 ...


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