Personal Finance Newsletter (1/28/2012)
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Welcome to the Personal Finance Newsletter (1/28/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 1ClickMoney.com.
Personal Finance News
U.S. government to extend and expand foreclosure program
The Obama administration said Friday that will expand its signature foreclosure-prevention program to try to help those with heavy debt loads avoid losing their homes. (More)
Subpoenas issued to financial firms in expanded probe (Reuters)
Reuters – The Justice Department issued civil subpoenas to 11 financial institutions as part of a new effort to investigate misconduct in the packaging and sale of home loans to investors, Attorney General Eric Holder said on Friday. (More)
Justice unit to probe mortgage-backed securities (AP)
AP – Federal and state law enforcement officials announced Friday they have launched a fraud-fighting unit, starting with 55 prosecutors and investigators, to root out wrongdoing in the market for residential mortgage-backed securities. (More)
7 steps to conquer holiday debt
Dealing with holiday debt can be a painful way to start the year, but it is possible to find your way out. (More)
UPS says accounting charge will cut 4Q results
UPS says a charge related to a new method of accounting for pensions and retirement plans will significantly reduce its reported earnings for the fourth-quarter and full year of 2011. (More)
Rate on 30-year fixed mortgage rises to 3.98 pct. (AP)
AP – The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week for the first time this month, though it remained below 4 percent for the eighth straight week. (More)
Personal Finance Articles
A Long Road For Gold
The price of gold rose on Friday, heading for its best weekly performance since late October. The U.S. Federal Reserve stated its ultra-loose monetary policy would continue and that kept the dollar under pressure and … (More)
What Could It Be Having A Personal Check On Hand
Having personal checks on hand is definitely a good idea, even with the increasing interest in credit and debit cards. They can make it easy to pay anyone, and you never need to worry about … (More)
10 Tips for Parents to Save Money for Their Kid?EUR(TM)s College
* Save a little bit every month. It goes back to the old adage of a little going a long ways. Few parents can afford to put away enough for their children’s college fund in … (More)
Loans for the Unemployed: A Step Towards A Brighter Financial Future
Even with no regular income, there are loans available to alleviate financial difficulties. The availability of loans for the unemployed, for example, means there is a way to regain financial stability. (More)
Cash Advance Loans – What Is A Cash Advance Loan And When Should You Use One?
Most lenders require 5 things in order to get an approved cash advance loan. While lenders differ from state to state most of them require these 5 things in order to get accepted for a cash advance loan. (More)
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