Monthly Archives: April 2011
Caterpillar tallies record $1.22 billion profit in Q1
Caterpillar turned in a record Q1 2011 with $1.22 billion in profit. Can an increase in construction jobs be far behind?Americans feeling the pinch of higher gas prices
Gas prices have nearly hit $4 per gallon nationwide, and Americans are starting to feel the pinch of having to pay more at the pump.Canadian treasury bonds: Invest in the Great White North
If you're an investor who wants to invest in foreign treasury bonds, Bankrate suggests you consider Canadian bonds and exchange-traded funds.April showers bring may flowers and boost pending home sales
Pending home sales, or contracts to purchase a home, rose during the month of March as the housing market is slowly coming back to life Sony sued over Playstation Network hack that exposed millions
Sony has been slapped with a class action suit over the Playstation network hack that exposed millions to possible identity theft.Wal-Mart customers are losing too much money, says retailer
Wal-Mart has gone through seven straight quarters of sales decline. As a result, CEO Mike Duke has refocused the company's lens on lower prices.30 percent interest for late payments at Bank of America
Watch out for default interest rates. Despite new rules, credit card issuers like Bank of America will still raise rates sky high.Banks used free Fed money in financial crisis to profit, not lend
Free money from the Fed intended to boost lending was used to pad bank profits with sweetheart bond deals instead ...What to do if potential HUD fraud threatens your deposit
Buying an HUD home should take 60 days at most, experts claim. If you're having trouble and suspect fraud, here's what you can do.Antique tax breaks for oil and gas industry fall out of fashion
Record profits, high gas prices and the current budget cutting craze could spell the end for billions in oil and gas subsidies.Unmarried couples face different standards in finance
The Census Bureau has noted a rise in the number of cohabiting couples. Cohabitation, without marriage, can make finances trickier.Obama, HUD considering home renters tax credit
President Obama and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have proposed a home renter's tax credit to offset soaring rents.Dollar continues slide, but rally in near future not far-fetched
The U.S. Dollar Index is approaching its all-time low, but a number of factors may signal a rebound for the greenback ...How to avoid money arguments, for couples
If fighting about money defines your coupling relationship, try these strategies for how to avoid money arguments.Precious metal and gasoline theft increasing nationwide
Economic conditions have caused a noted rise in thefts of precious metals, including catalytic converters and copper wiring, and gasoline. Home prices double dipping; rents climbing up
Buying a home is getting more expensive on the front end, even as prices are dropping, and renting is becoming a more expensive option.More people raiding retirement accounts when short of cash
A recent survey indicated almost 20 percent of people would raid a retirement account, despite the expensive penalties for doing so.
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