U.S. consumer confidence steady, mostly
U.S. consumer confidence is mostly steady, though softening confidence rather than fresh negativity has produced a slight dip in overall outlook.
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S&P Cuts Fan-Fred Securities Ratings Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered ratings on certain securities of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a move that may further complicate their efforts to raise capital.read more...
Asset Advocate What can you do if your family's monthly bills exceed your income and you're using savings to pay for everyday expenses? How can you cope if you're paying minimum balances
Flood Claims Swamp FEMA; Program In Debt; Change On Way October 17, 2005, Monday, FINAL EDITION MONEY; Pg. 1B 416 words Flood claims swamp FEMA;Program in debt; change on way Kathy Chu A record number of flood-insurance claims from Hurricanes
Housing Construction Forecast Cut by Builders SAN FRANCISCO - Responding to the state's slowdown in home sales, California builders on Wednesday lowered their forecast for new-home construction this year.read more...
Home remodeling still hot in region Even with the downturn in the real estate market, Americans are expected to spend more than $170 billion remodeling their homes in 2008.read more...
Increasing Demand Fuels... Robert Plan BETHPAGE, NY-Robert Plan Corp. has secured first mortgage financing in a sale-leaseback transaction on a two-building property here.read more...