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Fed: More Banks are Tightening Lending Standards More banks are tightening lending standards on home mortgages and other consumer and business loans as a deepening credit crisis exerts a heavier toll on the economy.read more...
Five steps to healthy credit Your low credit score could be costing you thousands of dollars a year, maybe even more. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel read more...
Mortgage companies not at risk, Fed says (Winston-Salem Journal) The chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, told Congress yesterday that the troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not in danger of failing.read more...
Unify a collection of mismatched chairs with a coat of high-gloss marine paint When you're tackling a new interior-design project, do you sometimes feel torn? Modern or vintage? Sleek or comfortable? Minimalist or cozily cluttered? These wooden chairs look like they belong together
Companies Simplify Utility Bills, Add Energy Saving Tips Utilities are revamping the statements they send to consumers to offer itemized charges and information on how to reduce power consumption. read more...
Real estate prices cool in W'chester For those trying to read the real estate market tea leaves these days, the news out of Westchester County is a cloudy mix.read more...