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 Yahoo!: MGIC added $1.2B in mortgage coverage in August (AP)
AP - Private mortgage insurer Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. said Friday it added $1.2 billion in new primary insurance coverage in August and the number of delinquent loans it insures declined.
Yahoo!: Petrobras sells 64 bln dlrs of stock to fund exploration (AFP)
AFP - Brazil's Petrobras unveiled one of the world's biggest share offerings on Friday, a sale of up to 64 billion dollars in new stock to finance oil exploration aimed at turning Brazil into one of the world's top 21st century oil exporters.
Kiplinger: No Transaction Fund Fees:Are They Really Free?
In choosing between an NTF fund and a similar fund with a transaction fee, check the expense ratios first. The better deal could surprise you.
Yahoo!: 5 Tax Moves to Make Now (U.S. News & World Report)
U.S. News & World Report - It may seem a bit strange to be talking about income taxes in September. There are, however, good reasons to think about taxes well before April 15. For starters, there are some big changes in the tax code that go into effect in 2011. Depending on your income tax bracket and investments, some simple planning now could save you a ...
Yahoo!: Summary Box: Mortgage rates hit low of 4.32 pct. (AP)
AP - RECORD LOWS: Mortgage rates fell to the lowest levels in decades for the tenth time in 11 weeks, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. The average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.32 percent. The 15-year fixed loan hit 3.83 percent.
Yahoo!: How to Get a Government-Backed, Zero-Down-Payment Mortgage (U.S. News & World Report)
U.S. News & World Report - More than four years after real estate values peaked, the historic plunge in home prices remains fresh in the minds of mortgage lenders. After taking painful losses on delinquent home loans, banks have imposed tougher standards--such as increased credit scores and higher down payment requirements--on applicants of all stripes. And ...
Yahoo!: 5 Reasons You Should Buy Your Latte (U.S. News & World Report)
U.S. News & World Report - The Latte Factor, a term coined (and trademarked) by personal finance guru David Bach, is one of the most talked about concepts in the world of personal finance. But it might be based on faulty math.
Yahoo!: The Next 4 Dot-Com Buyouts (The Motley Fool)
The Motley Fool - Shares of Salary.com (Nasdaq: SLRY - News) -- a small provider of human resources applications on the cloud -- soared 43% yesterday, after agreeing to be acquired by larger rival Kenexa (Nasdaq: KNXA - News).
Yahoo!: Mortgage rates hit record low: Freddie Mac (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. mortgage rates fell in the past week to the latest in a series of record lows as yields on government debt dropped, according to a survey released on Thursday by Freddie Mac, the second-largest U.S. mortgage finance company.
Yahoo!: Mortgage rates hit decades-low of 4.32 percent (AP)
AP - Mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in decades for the tenth time in 11 weeks, as investors worried about the economy.
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·MGIC added $1.2B in mortgage coverage in August (AP)
AP - Private mortgage insurer Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. said Friday it added $1.2 billion in new primary insurance coverage in August and the number of delinquent loans it insures declined.
·Sirius XM Has a Stern Decision to Make (The Motley Fool)
The Motley Fool - Satellite-radio star Howard Stern is negotiating in public again.
·Petrobras sells 64 bln dlrs of stock to fund exploration (AFP)
AFP - Brazil's Petrobras unveiled one of the world's biggest share offerings on Friday, a sale of up to 64 billion dollars in new stock to finance oil exploration aimed at turning Brazil into one of the world's top 21st century oil exporters.
·5 Tax Moves to Make Now (U.S. News & World Report)
U.S. News & World Report - It may seem a bit strange to be talking about income taxes in September. There are, however, good reasons to think about taxes well before April 15. For starters, there are some big changes in the tax code that go into effect in 2011. Depending on your income tax bracket and investments, some simple planning now could save you a bundle later.
·Summary Box: Mortgage rates hit low of 4.32 pct. (AP)
AP - RECORD LOWS: Mortgage rates fell to the lowest levels in decades for the tenth time in 11 weeks, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. The average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.32 percent. The 15-year fixed loan hit 3.83 percent.
·How to Get a Government-Backed, Zero-Down-Payment Mortgage (U.S. News & World Report)
U.S. News & World Report - More than four years after real estate values peaked, the historic plunge in home prices remains fresh in the minds of mortgage lenders. After taking painful losses on delinquent home loans, banks have imposed tougher standards--such as increased credit scores and higher down payment requirements--on applicants of all stripes. And as investors fled for the hills, the exotic mortgage product ...
·5 Reasons You Should Buy Your Latte (U.S. News & World Report)
U.S. News & World Report - The Latte Factor, a term coined (and trademarked) by personal finance guru David Bach, is one of the most talked about concepts in the world of personal finance. But it might be based on faulty math.
·The Next 4 Dot-Com Buyouts (The Motley Fool)
The Motley Fool - Shares of Salary.com (Nasdaq: SLRY - News) -- a small provider of human resources applications on the cloud -- soared 43% yesterday, after agreeing to be acquired by larger rival Kenexa (Nasdaq: KNXA - News).
·Mortgage rates hit record low: Freddie Mac (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. mortgage rates fell in the past week to the latest in a series of record lows as yields on government debt dropped, according to a survey released on Thursday by Freddie Mac, the second-largest U.S. mortgage finance company.
·Mortgage rates hit decades-low of 4.32 percent (AP)
AP - Mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in decades for the tenth time in 11 weeks, as investors worried about the economy.
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·New health plan still veiled - but get ready for big changes
The government's national health insuranceplan topped the agenda at a healthcareconference this week, but just how it will affect you was not revealed.
·Provisional taxpayers have until Tuesday
Provisional taxpayers who havent yet submitted a tax return and paid their dues have only until Tuesday to do so.
·Keep your eyes open when you appoint executors and trustees
An area that generates a steady stream of reader complaints to Personal Finance is the administration of trusts - particularly testamentary trusts that are set up on the death of the benefactor - and the estates of people who have died.
·Financial planning for every stage of your life
Your financial goals will change as you move through the stages of your life. It is therefore important that your financial plan is a flexible road map that reflects where you are and where you want to be. At the recent series of meetings of the acsis/Personal Finance Financial Planning Club, Pat Blamire, a Certified Financial Planner at Chartered Wealth Solutions and a finalist in this years Personal Finance/Financ ...
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·Personal Finance section / feed discontinued
The AME Info Personal Finance section / RSS feed has now been discontinued. The content has been moved to the Banking section (www.ameinfo.com/banking). RSS users please go to www.ameinfo.com/rss to subscribe to the new feed.
·New credit card offers discounts for shoppers
Majid Al Futtaim Group has partnered with two Japanese firms to launch a new credit card in the UAE that offers shoppers discounts at some retail outlets. Customers who sign up for the new Najm JCB card will receive discounts as high as 50% at Carrefour; 20% at MAF-owned fashion stores; 25% at Ski Dubai, and 20% at the Kempinski Hotel at the Mall of the Emirates. Shoppers can also take advantage of one to two per cen ...
·Royale Mastercard wins award
Dubai First, the consumer finance company of Dubai Group, has announced that its Royale MasterCard has been awarded the 'Best Premium Programme - Credit Award' by MasterCard Worldwide. The Royale is the only credit card in the region embedded with a certified diamond set within a distinctive metal crest and is available by invitation only. It offers unique services and benefits such as a Personal Relationship Manager ...
·Gold gains appeal as alternative asset
A US decision to flood the financial system with unlimited dollars has fueled concern inflation may rise and boosted gold's appeal as an alternative asset, reported Bloomberg. The Federal Reserve yesterday led a push by central banks to inject the financial system with as many dollars as banks want, backing up government efforts to revive confidence and helping to reduce money-market rates. Bullion for immediate deli ...
·QIB launches e-banking
Qatar Islamic Bank has launched internet banking services for all its personal banking customers. A similar service for corporate customers is expected to be unveiled soon. Customers will be able to transfer money, pay utilities, check balances and oversee their accounts online through secure connections.
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·Trustees' decision final on PF investments
There are differences between the ministries of labour and finance on the issue.
·'SIP is best option for small investors'
Motilal Oswal, chairman and managing director, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, outlines an equity market strategy for retail investors.
·US power major to invest in Bihar
Bringing good news to power crisis-plagued Bihar after majority of thermal power units fell on the Jharkhand side after the bifurcation in November 2000, US energy major AES Corporation has evinced interest in setting up a thermal power plant in the state.
·Tax incentives for biz to be investment-linked
Apart from developers of special economic zones and units operating out of them, the proposal will also affect companies in power, infrastructure, food processing, hotel and hospital sectors, among others.
·ULIPs to become investor-friendly from Sept 1
Insurance regulator IRDA's new guidelines protecting unit-linked insurance product holders from mis-selling by dealers and onerous commissions will come into effect from Wednesday and are likely to make the equity-linked instruments more investor-friendly.
·DTC to impact jobs, investment in SEZs
Expressing serious concerns over the DTC Bill, SEZ entrepreneurs on Tuesday said the proposed tax provisions would hit employment and drive away investors from the special economic zones.
·Rio Tinto to invest for diamond exploration in MP
British mining major Rio Tinto will be investing Rs 370 crore (rs 3.7 billion), for exploration and mining of diamonds in Madhya Pradesh's Bunder town, over the next three years, a senior State Government official on Monday said.
·Income tax deductions that you must not miss
Knowledge of the income tax laws is indispensable. There may be tax deductions available that you may not be aware of.
·New tax code: Hardly any savings for the salaried
Let's take a quick look at how the salaried class will be affected post the implementation of the New Direct Taxes Code in its latest avatar.
·Global realty investment set to top $300 billion
Reflecting improved investor confidence, investment in commercial real estate globally is expected to witness a "healthy" growth of 40-50 per cent to $300 billion in the current year, says a report.
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