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Jobs that are more stressful may carry higher income, more security, survey says
Americans across the country who are becoming increasingly desperate for any type of income as they look to consolidate debt may be faced with a decision to either make more money in a more grueling job, or settle for less cash in position that is less stressful. According to a recent survey conducted by CareerCast.com, […]
Initial unemployment insurance claims continue to slide nationwide
Americans are continuing to utilize debt consolidation and find ways to get by other than relying on government jobless insurance services, as figures regarding the number of initial claims declined yet again in mid-April. According to the latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims report released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday, Initial unemployment claims […]
Study: Foreclosures increased by 7 percent during first quarter of 2010
Despite marginal progress in the housing market so far this year, homeowners are still struggling to stay above water on their mortgage payments as they consolidate debt and begin the foreclosure process in increasing numbersthis quarter. According to Bank Foreclosures Sale, new data released Monday showed that foreclosures across the country increased by 7 percent […]
Creation of new bureau could cause problems for auto financing, says NADA
Consumers looking to buy a new car while consolidating debt and in need of financial help may be disappointed by a new bill being considered that could deal a blow to auto financing. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, a financial regulation bill that is scheduled to be considered by the U.S. Senate would […]
Bankrate: Mortgage rates return to form midway through April
Following a week in which Bankrate.com’s data found all mortgage rates seeing significant increases, rates managed to return more manageable rates for homeowners who want to refinance their home in order to consolidate debt. According to the latest weekly national survey released Thursday, the average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell by 0.14 percentage […]
Consumer spending increased in March, survey says
Following two consecutive months of declines, consumers are beginning to shed their worries about consolidating debt, and a new Deloitte survey shows that spending increased throughout March. The latest Deloitte Consumer Spending Index for March, which was released on Tuesday, increased by 0.26 percentage points to hit 4.47 percent, from a downwardly revised figure of […]
Bank of America reports more HAMP modifications completed in March
Homeowners who are in need of debt consolidation are continuing to save money by refinancing their mortgage in March through the government’s Home Affordable Modification Program, according to new data from Bank of America. The latest information from the national bank, which was released on Monday, shows that Bank of America completed the mortgage modifications […]
Mortgage rates increase as April gets underway, says Freddie Mac
Led by bond yields and improved employment figures for March, average interest rates for all mortgage types increased during the first full week of March, providing little relief for homeowners looking to consolidate debt through mortgage refinancing. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ending April 8, which was released by […]
Survey: Workers are unable to save money, using tax returns to pay off bills
While more fortunate than those without work and consolidating debt to do their best to make ends meet, a new survey has found that even the majority of those with a job are perilously close to serious financial problems. According to a survey released Wednesday by CareerBuilder.com, 78 percent of workers with jobs are currently […]