16 Big Bubbles That Are Getting Ready to Pop
With stocks markets soaring, many wonder if equities will be the next bubble to burst. But stocks aren't the only assets that look frothy: These are showing danger signs too.
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Quiz: How Financially Literate Are You?
From taxes and credit to saving and money management, you can get lost in the complexity of financial issues. How well do you know the basics of personal finance?
Measure of U.S. Home Prices Rises by Most in 6 Years
A key measure of U.S. home prices jumped 4.6 percent in August compared to a year ago, the largest year-over-year increase in more than six years.
Holiday Retail Sales Prediction: 4.1 Percent Higher Than 2012
Americans are expected to spend more during what's traditionally the busiest shopping season of the year, but they're not exactly ready to shop 'til they drop like they have been in the past two years.
Home Prices Rose in All Major U.S. Cities in May
Home prices rose in May from April in every city tracked by the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index, a sign that increasing sales and tight inventories are supporting a modest housing recovery.
Sold! Contracts to Buy Homes Jump to 2-Year High
Americans signed more contracts to buy previously occupied homes in May, matching the fastest pace in two years. The increase suggests home sales will rise this summer and the modest housing recovery will continue.
Home Prices Rise in Nearly All Major U.S. Cities
Home prices rose in nearly all major U.S. cities in April, further evidence that the housing market is slowly improving. According to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index, the only top 20 metro area to see prices fall was Detroit.