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Of Mutual Interest: Bailout unnerves investors, but buying now could pay off later
THE PROSPECT of buying stocks may unnerve even the most seasoned investor these days, given the continued uncertainty over how the nation's banking landscape will emerge from a historic bailout by the federal government.
Seeking a jumbo conforming home loan? Act fast
Some mortgage borrowers are about to get squeezed by the shrinking of something called the jumbo conforming limit.
Corporate America is playing us, Treasury like chumps
Michelle Singletary: I USUALLY DON'T enjoy watching congressional hearings. They are often packed with blustering, long-winded, self-
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2008
Of Mutual Interest: Keep long-term goals in mind as chaos rules the markets
It's easy to talk about investing with a long-term focus when markets are rising, but much harder to keep looking ahead when Wall Street is treacherous. Investors who take in only the scary view of the moment might face the more frightening prospect years from now of having saved too little.
Can you 'flip' a house for profit in this market?
If "flipping" a house in today's real estate market seems riskier than trekking with a ragtag band of hobbits to Mordor, take heart: Home flippers can still find plenty of opportunities, though they're not entirely without risk.
Jobless benefits are behind the times
Michelle Singletary: NO LONGER is unemployment somebody else's problem. Chances are you know someone who has lost a job recently. Or you know somebody who knows somebody who has become unemployed through no fault of his or her own.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2008
Of Mutual Interest: Dividend funds' steady returns can be reassuring
NEW YORK -- Wall Street is showing signs of settling down, but the economy is still quite troubled, so putting money into funds that focus on dividends might help some investors regain their confidence in the market.
Protect your credit
Michelle Singletary: THE ELECTION MAY be over, but having a new president won't put an end to the recessionary issues affecting this economy.
Mortgage mess grew from greed, not fair-lending law
Some people blame a fair-lending law for the mortgage meltdown and the resulting global financial crisis. Evidence shows otherwise.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008
Of Mutual Interest: Slump can mean opportunity
The bloodletting in the stock market the past month is an awful reminder of why October is a hall-of-famer when it comes to crashes.
Rental rates point to real value of home
Whether you're a home buyer, seller or an owner, you probably have one central question about this market: Where are prices headed from here?
Black, Hispanic saving in 401(k)s still lags
Michelle Singletary: THIS YEAR, the annual Black Investor Survey conducted by Ariel Investments and Charles Schwab didn't get much attention.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2008
Time spent on benefits choices could save money
Michelle Singletary: WHILE YOU'RE CAUGHT UP in watching the stock market ricochet or worrying about the current market value of your home, don't forget the mundane matters of your personal finances.
Of Mutual Interest: Small-caps could lead recovery
IN A BRUISING stock market, placing a bet on a small company rather than a behemoth might seem like a foolish move. But that's the point for investors looking to scoop up a bargain others might have overlooked.
McCain, Obama split on how to rescue mortgages
The politics of housing have changed in four years.
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· Local WaMu layoffs loom, perhaps as many as 2,000
· Judge orders Ballmer to testify
· Extended jobless benefits to apply here
· Boeing customer ILFC to be sold
· Airbus says Boeing strike was big help
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· Caribbean leaders join forces to fight crisis
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