Jun 26, 2012 | Banking and Finance
The S&P 500 opened modestly higher as investors welcomed a smaller-than-expected annual decline in home prices, sending homebuilder company shares sharply higher. Equities pared early gains after a reading of consumer confidence fell to a five-month low, with...
Jun 4, 2012 | Banking and Finance
U.S. stocks are extending losses after the latest economic data showed factory orders fell in April for a second month, adding to evidence that U.S. economic growth is slowing. The S&P 500, the U.S. benchmark equity index is now down 10% from its 2012 peak of...
May 15, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Stock market volatility, the struggling economy, job losses, and a variety of other factors have left many individuals feeling less than totally comfortable with their personal finances these days. If you’re among them, maybe you would benefit from reassessing your...
Feb 15, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Creating a financial plan may seem like a task for only the very wealthy. But anyone with goals for the future, such as buying a house or saving for a child’s education, will benefit from having a plan to help reach those objectives. Successful financial planning...
Jan 1, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Want to give yourself a really valuable and lasting present? How about a financial plan? Promise yourself that once the holidays are over, you’ll take time to thoroughly review your finances — and come up with a strategy for reaching all your goals. Begin with a...
