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added: 22-03-2008

Fixed mortgage rates fell sharply in the past week, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate now 5.98 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.38 discount and origination points.

Gaps in U.S. Broadband

added: 21-03-2008

Sixty-five million Americans depend on broadband services for work, education, entertainment and communications. But too many other Americans have no access to broadband services, according to a new telecom industry survey.

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Decreased 0.3 Percent

added: 21-03-2008

The Conference Board announced that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.3 percent, the coincident index remained unchanged and the lagging index increased 0.2 percent in February.

What Next In the USA

added: 20-03-2008

The question has to be asked: what next after the events of the past week? Especially if the US economy doesn't steady, financial markets still shake and confidence is further rattled.

Many Americans May Run Out of Money in Retirement

added: 20-03-2008

A recent retirement survey conducted jointly by InvestmentNews, the leading news source for financial advisers reveals that 63 percent of Americans think about retirement frequently; 46 percent think they will spend approximately 5-9 percent of their retirement savings annually after retirement; and 46 percent say they expect to live past 80.

U.S. Home Fragrance Market Will Propel to $6 Billion by 2012

added: 20-03-2008

The market for home fragrance products in the United States has shifted over the last several years with mass-market air freshener diffusers growing at the expense of other product forms, such as candles, according to The U.S. Market for Home Fragrance Products, a new report from Packaged Facts.

Energy Expert Says $3.28 Gas 'Cheap' Compared With What's Next

added: 20-03-2008

The approaching Easter holiday may be among the last of its kind. Gas prices are touching a national average of $3.28 per gallon, according to AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. Consumers already feel the pinch of rising fuel costs. But oil and energy expert Byron King believes travelers will be begging for current energy prices by this time next year.

Enrollment in Consumer-Driven Plans Remains Low

added: 19-03-2008

Enrollment in consumer-driven and high-deductible health plans increased in 2007, but still makes up a small segment of the overall insurance market, according to the third EBRI/Commonwealth Fund Consumerism in Health Care Survey released today.

Wall Street Biggest Rally In Five Years – Up 420

added: 19-03-2008

The market is up 151 after Wall Street experienced its biggest rally in five years – up 420 - (although it went up 416 points last Wednesday).

Gender Gap Widens on Retirement Outlook

added: 19-03-2008

While half of Americans don't think it's possible for a middle income family to retire, the gap between men and women's sentiments on the subject continues to widen, according to a new survey by COUNTRY Financial. Just 29 percent of women, compared to 44 percent of men, believe it is possible for a middle income family to save for a secure retirement.

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