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“Dr. Doom” Nouriel Roubini, says the “perfect storm” scenario he forecast for the global economy earlier this year is unfolding right now as growth slows in the U.S., Europe as well as China. Getty Images In May, Roubini predicted four elements – stalling growth in the U.S., debt troubles in Europe, a slowdown in emerging markets, particularly China, and military conflict in Iran – would come together in to create a storm for the global economy in 2013.

9 Jul

Roubini: My ‘Perfect Storm’ Scenario Is Unfolding Now

Chart of the day: US Real Personal Income Growth

15 May

Chart of the day: US Real Personal Income Growth.

Mortgage rates fall to new lows again – USATODAY.com

11 May

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Cheap mortgage rates have made home-buying and refinancing more affordable than ever for those who can qualify.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on 30-year loans ticked down to 3.83%. That’s the lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s. And it’s below the previous record rate of 3.84% reached last week.

 

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Cheap mortgage rates have made home-buying and refinancing more affordable than ever for those who can qualify. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on 30-year loans ticked down to 3.83%. That’s the lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s. And it’s below the previous record rate of 3.84% reached last week.

11 May

Mortgage rates fall to new lows again – USATODAY.com

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Riskiest Places to Use Your Credit Card Even if you use the utmost caution, you can still be a victim of credit card fraud. Credit card companies and banks are more and more often putting the onus of catching phony or incorrect credit card charges on the consumer. The most important thing is to check your billing statment, of course. And there are organizations like Creditcards.com that offer tips on how to keep your cards safe as well. Here, we take a look at 10 of the riskiest places you might use your card, according to Creditcards.com , and what you can do to avoid the dangers. By Constance Parten, Senior Producer  

9 May

Riskiest Places to Use Your Credit Card
(via cnbc.com)

8 May

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Over the last decade and a half, Americans’ expected retirement age has slowly risen to 67 from 60, according to a new Gallup survey.

5 May

Economix: Retirement, Slipping Farther and Farther Away

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11 Money-Saving Strategies (via cnbc.com)

4 May

11 Money-Saving Strategies (via cnbc.com)

11 Money-Saving Strategies
In challenging economic times, people look for different ways to save money and clean up their finances. It pays to educate yourself so that you can make informed decisions about budgeting, investing and other aspects of your finances. While the biggest savings come from limiting your spending to the cash in your wallet, the trick is to set reasonable goals.

Simple steps, such as paying off your credit card balance each month to increasing your contribution to your retirement account, are attainable and worthwhile goals. A good approach is to start with a few things that are so easy to fix that you’ll stick with the program.

Another way to save is to take a second look at big-ticket items, such as insurance. For example, switching from whole life to term will save money and increase cash flow.

You may be surprised how quickly these changes can add up to real money in your pocket.

Read on for more money-saving ideas that can improve your financial position in the months and years to come.

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2 May

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