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The Labor Department released the latest jobs report today. Employers cut 524,000 jobs in December, bringing the unemployment rate to 7.2 percent. That percentage is the highest in 16 years according to Bloomberg News. Still, most Americans plan to stay put in 2009. A recent survey by SnagAJob.com…
Topics: job advice
Looks like the Internal Revenue Service is following the example of financial institutions like banks and agreeing to work with people in financial distress who owe them money. The bottom line is that you should call IRS and talk to them if you cannot make payments. Tell them about your specific…
Topics: taxes
Earlier this week the American Bankruptcy Institute announced the 2008 year-end total number of consumer bankruptcy filings: 1,064,927.
In 2007, 801,840 bankruptcy filings were made.
"Consumers are under great financial stress, with no immediate end in sight," said Executive Director Samuel J…
Topics: bankruptcy
Check out our latest videos and learn more about different types of mortgage loans!
What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Loan?
www.youtube.com/v/1brZktsDKWY&hl
What is an Interest Only Loan?
www.youtube.com/v/eCxbtgkStUA&hl
Jan. 7, 2008.
Topics: real estate advice
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