Archive for January 2nd, 2014:

Buffett weighs in on wisdom of owning media

Date: Jan 02 2014
Four years ago, the legendary investor dissed media companies but did invest in small chains. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/cq5sAK9xFzc/ Read More »

Manufacturing expands at solid pace

Date: Jan 02 2014
Index slips to 57 from 57.3 in November, but that's still the second-highest reading in 2 ½ years. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/y6FEzlTAIFg/ Read More »

Good hiring sign: Jobless claims slip to 339,000

Date: Jan 02 2014
New numbers are evidence that layoffs are low and hiring will likely remain steady. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/ifq2qujWUzg/ Read More »

How One Family Paid Off $118,000 in Debt

Date: Jan 02 2014
Filed under: Personal Loans, Student Loans, Family Money, Debt, Financial EducationGetty Images By Kimberly Palmer When Amy Kroezen, 29, graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta in 2008, she couldn't find a job that took advantage of her interior design degree. "I ...Read More »

Fiat buys rest of Chrysler from UAW; no IPO

Date: Jan 02 2014
Fiat to buy remainder of Chrysler from UAW; no IPO http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/Wv2Qc9Xd6rk/ Read More »

Average U.S. Rate on 30-year Loan Rises to 4.53%

Date: Jan 02 2014
Filed under: Mortgages, Real Estate, Housing Market, Home Buying, Interest RatesDavid Ryder/Bloomberg via Getty Images WASHINGTON -- Average U.S. rates for fixed mortgages edged higher this week for the third straight week but remained low by historical standards. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac ...Read More »

How Inflation Will Cut Your Taxes in 2014

Date: Jan 02 2014
Filed under: Taxes, Tax Changes, Tax Cuts, Tax LawsAlamy Most of the time, inflation is one of the most serious financial threats people face, propelling slow but steady price increases that erode the purchasing power of your savings and make it ...Read More »