Financial Headlines
Monday, February 08, 2010

Fed Planning for Economic Recovery

The U.S. Federal Reserve bank is likely to use a variety of options to slow the economy when the recovery is stronger, bank officials said.

Homeowner

Sites to Help You Take Advantage of the Real Estate Market

While mortgage rates remain at historic lows, borrowing in the current tight credit climate can prove challenging. Prospective homeowners therefore need to be as well-informed as possible about the mortgage process and what it takes to qualify for a loan.

Retirement Finance

Angel Investors Get Pickier

The financial crisis and recession have made raising capital more difficult. This is true for the millions of owners of small businesses that rely on debt from banks, credit-card companies, and trade creditors, but it is also true for the founders of high potential businesses -- those hoping to reach tens of millions of dollars in sales in five to 10 years -- that are trying to raise money from business angels.

College Finance

Wall Street Slump Hits College Funds

When it comes to Wall Street's 40 percent fall this year, the worries of some aging baby boomers extend beyond their 401(k) and IRA accounts. Americans had $101.7 billion invested in 529 college savings plans as of Sept. 30, down from $110.6 billion at the end of June, according to the College Savings Foundation.