Archive for July 23rd, 2014:

DOT proposes tougher oil train safety rules

Date: Jul 23 2014
As more U.S. oil is moved by rail, the Obama administration is seeking stricter train rules.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/69912974/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~DOT-proposes-tougher-oil-train-safety-rules/ Read More »

Porsche, Jaguar, Audi top most appealing list

Date: Jul 23 2014
The J.D. Power survey measures owners' affection for their new cars.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/69912908/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Porsche-Jaguar-Audi-top-most-appealing-list/ Read More »

SEC votes to end $1 a share for some money funds

Date: Jul 23 2014
Regulators want to minimize the risk of a mass withdrawal from the funds in a financial panic.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/69910240/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~SEC-votes-to-end-a-share-for-some-money-funds/ Read More »

15 Surprising Jobs That Can Pay $100,000 or More

Date: Jul 23 2014
Filed under: Careers, Career ChangeBy Kathryn Dill Top-dollar salaries are often associated with corner offices, operating rooms and trading floors. But there are some other, unexpected arenas in which professionals can bring in six figure salaries -- such as elevator shafts, ...Read More »

The 3 Best Secured Credit Cards of 2014

Date: Jul 23 2014
Filed under: Credit Cards, Credit History, Credit Score Garry L./Shutterstock By Jason Steele In America, we believe that everyone deserves a second chance. If you've seen your credit suffer due to bankruptcy, joblessness, medical bills or just a pattern of poor decisions, there ...Read More »

Refinancings Push Mortgage Applications Higher

Date: Jul 23 2014
Filed under: Refinancing, Real Estate, Housing Market, Home Buying, Interest Rates Getty Images By Diana Olick | @diana_olick Mortgage rates didn't move at all last week, but more borrowers made applications to refinance their home loans. A weekly measure of loan volume by the ...Read More »