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2010
by Sara Murray Management Recruiters of Sacramento, Calif., says it recently had a tough time filling six engineering positions at an Oregon manufacturer paying $60,000 a year -- and suspects long-term jobless benefits were part of the hitch. "We called several engineers that were unemployed," sa...
07/10/2010
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by Ray Martin Earlier this week I answered a reader's question on steps to take to improve her credit score. But what about folks who don't want to just to improve their credit score, but want to get it to the highest possible range? Before you make a move, you first need to know the most importa...
07/09/2010
In 2001 and 2003, the GOP Congress enacted several tax cuts for investor, small business owners, and families. These will all expire on January 1, 2011: Personal income tax rates will rise. The top income tax rate will rise from 35 to 39.6 percent. Itemized deductions and personal exempt...
07/08/2010
Conventional & JUMBO Loans:Interest rates shown above can be used for all owner occupied purchase or refinance transactions. Minimum qualifications are a 640 credit score and above for Conventional loans and 720 credit score and above for JUMBO Loans. No Bankruptcy's or Foreclosure's within th...
07/08/2010
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May sales and price report Tuesday, June 22, 2010 C.A.R. reports May median price increased 23.2 percent; home sales increased 1.2 percent Quick Facts:. Existing, single-family home sales increased 1.2 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted rate of 552,800 units on an annualized basis compare...
07/07/2010
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According to Calif Assn of Realtors: Fannie Mae increases penalties for strategic defaultersFannie Mae recently announced policy changes designed to encourage borrowers to work with their loan servicers and pursue alternatives to foreclosure. Under the new policies, borrowers who strategically d...
07/07/2010
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Michael Pash, CFP®Certified Financial Planner Quarterly Market Review: April-June 2010The Markets Investors who had been waiting for a correction finally got it this quarter as equities took a pause after their year-long rally. Concerns about Europe's ability and willingness to stave off...
07/02/2010
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