More than half of all homes sold last year and so far in 2013 have been financed without a mortgage, according to an analysis by economists at Goldman Sachs Group.
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Income-hungry investors have flocked to energy-focused master limited partnerships and MLP funds this year. Yet risks are rising, and taxes can be hazardous.
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Get involved in the financial planning, advisers say, because chances are you're going to outlive your husband.
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In the wake of rising interest rates and Detroit's bankruptcy filing, some advisers are buying municipal closed-end bond funds with appealing discounts and distributions.
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The limit on the amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax appears unlikely to change any time soon.
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Financial advisers cite a long list of the biggest mistakes new retirees make—from taking Social Security too early to splurging on a new home or car.
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A 1900s home was a palimpsest of architectural ideas before the owner set out to restore what he believed to be the authentic style.
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The IS has an overarching newness about it, a sense of something reformed and redeemed. Toyota's global luxury division really needs this car to be great.
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Making the transition to longer races from 5k and 10k events requires physical training and motivational tricks, experts say; pushing against the wind.
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As Western multinationals ratchet up their operations in Asia, there is one glaring omission from the upper ranks of management: Asians.
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In the next few weeks, the way investors get advice could change forever.
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Your law degree won't go to waste, experts say. The skills associated with being a lawyer are very marketable.
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Al says the government's case against the bank unveils the sort of reckless lending that put the entire U.S. economy into a funk.
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Get involved in the financial planning, advisers say, because chances are you're going to outlive your husband.
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| Loan Types | Rate | Last Week | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr CD | 0.67% | see chart | |
| 6 month CD | 0.41% | see chart | |
| 3 month CD | 0.21% | see chart | |
| $10K MMA | 0.47% | down ↓ | see chart |
| MMA | 0.44% | down ↓ | see chart |
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