Reading Real Estate Tea Leaves: What Housing Market Data Shows
Buying a house is the ultimate indicator of consumer confidence; building more of them is an early hint at an economic upturn. So what are the housing reports pointing to now?
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Consumers Cut Back Credit Card Use in March
Americans cut back on using their credit cards in March, suggesting many were reluctant to take on high-interest debt to make purchases.
NY Judge Clears Path to IPO for Empire State Building
A Manhattan judge on Thursday backed a $55 million settlement in a court battle over the Empire State Building, good news for the owners' effort to raise $1 billion in an IPO.
9 Ways to Get Rich Quicker
In general, the team at Kiplinger champions the idea of getting rich slowly. But if you're willing to take some calculated risks to do it faster, here are some proven paths.
Surge in New-Home Sales Signals Reviving Housing Market
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
U.S. home resales edged downward in March, pointing to some slowdown in the housing market recovery pace as overall economic activity cools.
Stock Market Rebounds From Worst Day of the Year
A market run-up was interrupted Monday when stocks had their biggest decline since November. Worries about an economic slowdown in China led to a drop in commodity prices.
Housing Stocks Rise on Bullish Real Estate Report
A very bullish report on housing starts has lifted shares of leading homebuilders by two to four percent today, adding to the huge gains over the past year.
Money Terms to Know: Asset Allocation
There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to growing your nest egg, so you need to understand the concept of asset allocation to get the best investment returns.
Home Foreclosures Fall to Lowest Level in 5-Plus Years
The number of homes repossessed by lenders last month fell to the lowest level in more than five years, the latest evidence that the nation's foreclosure crisis is abating.
5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business
From a happy homebuilder to an embarrassed yoga gear retailer, here's a rundown of this week's big wins and toughest misses in the business world.
Home Prices Posted Best Gain in 7 Years in January
U.S. home prices jumped in January, a sign the housing market is gaining momentum as it nears the spring selling season. Home prices rose 9.7 percent in January from a year ago, according to data released Tuesday by CoreLogic. That's up from an 8.3 percent increase in December and the biggest annual gain since April 2006.
The 10 Biggest Tax Mistakes I See: A CPA Tells All
Given how complex the tax code is, it's not surprising that people mess up when filing their returns -- making mistakes that can cost you thousands of dollars. CPA Gary Craig offers these tips on how to avoid the top tax filing blunders.
Her Financial Goal: Cutting Back on an Online Shopping Habit
Everyone has things they want to improve about their financial lives -- and we at DailyFinance are no exceptions. So we asked money expert Jean Chatzky for advice on how to reach our goals. Today: An real estate reporter with an online shipping habit.
Her Financial Goal: Win at the Refinancing Game
Everyone has things they want to improve about their financial lives -- and we at DailyFinance are no exceptions. So we asked money expert Jean Chatzky for advice on how to reach our goals. Today: An editor who wants to get the best deal on refinancing.