Americans Optimistic about Economy
RISMEDIA, April 10, 2009-(MCT)-Slightly more than half of Americans think the U.S. economy has stabilized, and almost three in every...
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Getaways – Sonoma County Offers More Than Just Wine
RISMEDIA, April 10, 2009-(MCT)-Wine-weary visitors to Northern California have a friend in Sonoma County. It's not that wine isn't important...
The Golden Earring: Don’t Let Fear Stand in the Way of Your Dreams
RISMEDIA, April 9, 2009-For my birthday, my daughter took me to have my ears pierced. I know it's hard to...
8 Ways to Maximize Tax Filing Season
RISMEDIA, April 9, 2009-The United States federal income tax filing deadline of April 15 is less than a week away,...
Go Green – Water Your Lawn Less and Reap the Eco-Benefits
RISMEDIA, April 8, 2009-(MCT)-With Earth Day just around the corner (April 22), many of us are thinking of ways in...
It’s Back to Basics: Americans Find Affordable Foods Already in Pantry
RISMEDIA, April 7, 2009-More and more American families are getting back to the basics in a variety of ways, including...
‘Tis the Season to Spruce up Your Finances
RISMEDIA, April 6, 2009-Spring's arrival is obvious. The weather's warmer, the days longer and you seem to have a little...
Jobless Rate Hits 8.5%, but Layoffs May Be Slowing
RISMEDIA, April 6, 2009-(MCT)-Employers shed 663,000 jobs in March, the fifth consecutive month of huge job losses, pushing total U.S....
Americans Support Wide Array of Proposed Energy Policies, but Not Yet Ready to Make Tradeoffs
RISMEDIA, April 6, 2009-Despite partisan debate, the American people find common ground on their support for a number of measures...
First-Time Home Buyer? Choose When to Claim Your Tax Credit
RISMEDIA, April 4, 2009-With the deadline for filing federal tax returns fast approaching, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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