Finance and Economy Archive


Despite Economic Conditions, Retirement Plans Seen as Important Benefit

Saturday, April 18th, 2009
RISMEDIA, April 18, 2009-Amid the growing concerns about the current economy, small business owners continue to recognize that having a solid retirement plan as an important issue both personally and to their employees. ...
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Now’s the Time to Seize Summer Travel Bargains

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
RISMEDIA, April 16, 2009-AAA, one of the nation's largest leisure travel organizations, is suggesting budget-minded consumers seize this summer's travel bargains as similar savings may not be available in the future. ...
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A Taxing Decision: 5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
RISMEDIA, April 15, 2009-Plasma TVs. Getaway vacations. Shopping sprees. The tax refund splurges of years past are not a reality for most Americans in 2009. Many people are likely wringing their hands over what to do with the money they receive back from Uncle Sam. Their concerns are well-founded: It's ...
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March Retail Sales Disappoint as Retailers Wrap up First Quarter

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
RISMEDIA, April 15, 2009-Several months of stronger-than-expected retail sales provided hope that the industry was poised to bounce back, but March retail sales demonstrate that the industry is continuing to struggle. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for March (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) ...
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Facing Reality – Staying Optimistic in Today’s Economy

Monday, April 13th, 2009
RISMEDIA, April 14, 2009-(MCT)-Optimism. For months, it's been in rather short supply. ...
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The Bailouts Continue – Life Insurance Receives Next Lifeline

Sunday, April 12th, 2009
RISMEDIA, April 13, 2009-(MCT)-The Treasury Department confirmed that life insurers are qualified to join banks and carmakers on the list of industries getting taxpayer bailouts. ...
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Lenders Flooded with Refinancing Applications as Mortgage Rates Fall

Sunday, April 12th, 2009
RISMEDIA, April 13, 2009-(MCT)-With mortgage rates dancing around a 65-year-low of 4.75%, homeowners are checking their credit scores and lenders are being deluged with refinancing applications. ...
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Families Who Save Feel Less Stressed in Current Economy

Saturday, April 11th, 2009
RISMEDIA, April 11, 2009-American families who are putting money into savings every month are significantly less likely to feel stressed by the current economic situation than those who do not, according to the First Command Financial Behaviors Index. ...
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