BofA, MBIA Reach Settlement in Mortgage Dispute by Reuters May 6th 2013 3:00PM Bank of America agrees to pay MBIA $1.6 billion to settle a dispute over soured mortgage securities issued during the U.S. housing boom.
Fed Sticks to Stimulus Plan, Warns Growth Hampered by Budget Cuts by Reuters May 1st 2013 2:22PM The Fed is sticking with its bond-buying plan to push down borrowing costs and prop up the economy, citing risks to growth from recent budget tightening in Washington.
No Surprises Expected as Fed Ends 2-Day Meeting by The Associated Press May 1st 2013 6:43AM The Federal Reserve is widely expected Wednesday to stick with its aggressive efforts to strengthen a still-subpar economy.
Federal Reserve Seen Keeping Interest Rates Near Zero by The Associated Press Apr 30th 2013 6:22AM Scant inflation and still-modest U.S. economic growth will likely lead the Federal Reserve this week to maintain its drive to keep borrowing costs at record lows indefinitely.
What's Next for Social Security? by Chuck Saletta Apr 24th 2013 9:40AM Lately, nearly every time the Social Security Trustees have reported on the program's health, the news has gotten worse. Here's what we can expect from their next report.
3 Spring-Cleaning Tips for Your Finances Worth $8,000 to You by Chuck Saletta Apr 23rd 2013 12:25PM With tax season over, now's a great time to spring-clean your finances. These three simple moves could put more than $8,000 in your pocket over the course of the next year.
Surge in New-Home Sales Signals Reviving Housing Market by The Associated Press Apr 23rd 2013 10:37AM Sales of new homes rebounded in March to the second fastest sales pace in three years, adding evidence of a sustained housing recovery.
Existing Home Sales Edge Down as Prices Rise by Reuters Apr 22nd 2013 1:40PM U.S. home resales edged downward in March, pointing to some slowdown in the housing market recovery pace as overall economic activity cools.
