Archive for November, 2013:

Larry Summers: Obamacare Is Already Accomplishing More Than Expected

Date: Nov 13 2013
Filed under: U.S. Government, World Leaders, Health Insurance, Economy, Investing By Matthew J. Belvedere Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers told CNBC on Wednesday that Obamacare has already yielded benefits to the economy. He also said the Federal Reserve should concentrate on ...Read More »

Yellen hearing: Must-see TV for Wall Street

Date: Nov 13 2013
Thursday's Senate confirmation hearing of Janet Yellen, President Obama's pick to lead the Fed, must see-TV for Wall Street. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/E6IRKccKuCk/ Read More »

Used car prices hit four-year lows

Date: Nov 13 2013
They may go even lower next year, say experts. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/xNEG6Xkjp7s/ Read More »

Ask Matt: Free stock trades making comeback?

Date: Nov 13 2013
Loyal3 offers $0 commission trades, but there are drawbacks. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/ElXK7pb2KxU/ Read More »

Ray Dalio, Hedge Fund Genius, Says Meditation Is Secret to His Success

Date: Nov 12 2013
Filed under: CEOs, InvestingBloomberg via Getty ImagesRay Dalio One of the most successful hedge fund managers in the world attributes his success to a daily meditation regimen. "I've been doing it for 44 years, twice a day for 20 minutes," says Ray ...Read More »

Walmart to launch Black Friday sales earlier

Date: Nov 12 2013
Walmart is the latest retailer to have an earlier launch to Black Friday weekend sales. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/u_NwKFPWul0/ Read More »

Pain-free methods to calculate retirement costs

Date: Nov 12 2013
Different calculations provide a look at where you stand in funding your retirement years. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/5Dwf6h7_vl8/ Read More »

Late-payment rate on mortgages at 5-year low

Date: Nov 12 2013
Mortgage delinquency rate at lowest level since third quarter of 2008. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/E6TjBvhIkzg/ Read More »

Money Minute: Is It Time to Dive Back Into Stocks? How to Get $1 Million in Your 401(k)

Date: Nov 12 2013
Filed under: Apple, Market News, Stocks, Investing Stock market investing is becoming trendy once again. That's just one of the top money stories you need to know today. Mom and pop investors -- that's us, the regular people -- are jumping back ...Read More »

Government Shutdown Kills Small-Business Confidence on Main Street

Date: Nov 12 2013
Filed under: Small Business, Economic Indicators, U.S. Government, EconomyScott Olson/Getty Images By Heesun Wee U.S. small business optimism fell in October, as business owners worried about the economy's outlook and scaled back on hiring plans amid a partial government shutdown. The National Federation ...Read More »