Posts Tagged ‘Investments’

5 Ways to Diversify Your Portfolio

{ Posted on Feb 07 2012 by Sherin@Money Hacker }
A guest article from Evan FischerYou want your portfolio to be as resilient as possible, right? The easiest way to strengthen your finances is to diversify when you begin to construct your financial plan. When the market becomes ...Read More »

A Plea for Aspiring Economic Analysts to Read the Footnotes

{ Posted on Feb 06 2012 by Menzie Chinn }
Actually, not even the footnotes -- just the text accompanying data releases (in this case it's the second paragraph, in a box, of the release). Although, I must admit, this long rant by FoxForum contributing writer Noel Sheppard just made ...Read More »

How To Sue your Spouse After a Car Accident – A Step By Step Explanation

{ Posted on Feb 06 2012 by Sherin@Money Hacker }
A guest post from Shannen DohertyCar accidents occur frequently on roads throughout the UK, claiming more than 2,000 lives and seriously injuring thousands of drivers, passengers and pedestrians every year. Most people are aware that claims for compensation can be ...Read More »

Is Credit Insurance Worth the Cost?

{ Posted on Feb 05 2012 by Sherin@Money Hacker }
A guest post from Noreen RuthConsumers are being solicited by credit card companies not only to apply for an account but for add-ons like credit monitoring and credit insurance. At first glance, the idea sounds great; for mere pennies credit ...Read More »

Economic conditions improving

{ Posted on Feb 05 2012 by James Hamilton }
Last week's data suggest that the U.S. economic recovery is continuing to gain some strength. Read More »

Applying for a Prestigious Job? Consider Going Above and Beyond by Doing More Than Simply Submitting Your Resume

{ Posted on Feb 04 2012 by Sherin@Money Hacker }
This is a guest article from Aljosha NovakovicIn fact, don’t consider anything. Apply yourself completely to whatever job you may be applying for. Completely applying oneself includes research, mental preparation, and customization of your resume and overall strategy for the ...Read More »

4 Popular Ways to Invest Your Money

{ Posted on Feb 03 2012 by Sherin@Money Hacker }
This is a guest post from SachinThis article examines some of the most common ways to invest your money, such as investing in property and in the stock market.You aren’t accessing the full potential of your money if you let ...Read More »

Messages from the January Employment Release: Accelerating Improvement for Now

{ Posted on Feb 03 2012 by Menzie Chinn }
Employment growth accelerates along several dimensions: nonfarm payroll, an alternative measure of nonfarm payroll, private employment, hours, and civilian employment (report here). However, JEC vice chairman Brady (JEC-Republicans) states in a press release: "Job Numbers Mask Underlying Job Weakness." Read More »

What to Do When You’ve Been Evicted

{ Posted on Feb 03 2012 by Sherin@Money Hacker }
This is a guest post from Chris Black of RentersInsurance.comIf you've been evicted by your landlord from the apartment or house you've been renting, you're probably wondering where to turn to next. Regardless of the reason, eviction is a serious ...Read More »

Net Exports, Exports, Real Exchange Rates and Manufacturing

{ Posted on Feb 02 2012 by Menzie Chinn }
Several observers have noted that exports have increased substantially since the President made his commitment to doubling exports. [1] The most recent GDP release confirms improvement in the net exports to GDP ratio (ex. oil imports) and real exports, and ...Read More »