Growth takes a knock—from nature, as much as anything THIS was supposed to be the year when a strong, durable American recovery finally kicked in. A volatile 2010 closed with a respectable fourth-quarter growth performance. The economy expanded at a 3.1% annualised rate from October to December, with more acceleration expected. Early indicators in the [...]

Consumer debts are not negative all the times. They are positive too. The very classic example where you will find consumer debt positive is home mortgage. Remember, credit card debts are negative in nature. Let’s find why mortgage loans seem to be positive. When the consumer opts for mortgage, he is practically investing to build [...]

Ed Condran – AHN Sports Correspondent Philadelphia, PA, United States (AHN Sports) – There is considerable buzz around the Phillies-Braves series, which commences tonight in Atlanta. The arch-rivals figure to duke it out for the Eastern division title. Is the initial battle between the team’s extra special? “I don’t think so,” reliever Ryan Madson said. [...]

L Kumar – AHN News Correspondent Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, speaking on Tuesday warned Congress that it would be catastrophic if the national debt ceiling isn’t raised. “The consequences of that would be catastrophic to the United States,” Geithner said appearing before the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee [...]

The purpose of bad credit debt consolidation is to allow an individual with financial concerns to replace all their financial obligations with one new, consolidated loan. The usual way that this is done is by applying for one new loan, which is used to pay off all of the existing ones. Bad credit debt consolidation [...]

The Media Line Staff Gaza City, Palestinian Territory (TML) – Like their counterparts throughout the Arab world, Palestinians have fixed a date for mass popular protests. But while most opposition movements are demanding the ouster of autocratic rulers and democratic reforms, Palestinians are focused on bringing together their warring leadership. Through Facebook and other social [...]

Lalit K. Jha – AHN News Correspondent Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – Asserting that a government shutdown is not an acceptable or responsible option for Republicans, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) on Friday hoped that Senate Democrats would not continue to “play chicken” over a potential government shutdown. “A government shutdown is not [...]

Are you unemployed and do not get any stable source of income? Looking for some additional cash help till you get a satisfactory job for you? Do not get annoyed and apply with loans for unemployed with trouble free fiscal assistance. It can be the pertinent source of finance for the people who are currently [...]

There is a vibrant entrepreneurial environment in Middle Tennessee and, along with its importance as an economic development tool, it is also an eventual salve for high unemployment rates. View full post on All Stories

Some of Silicon Valley’s marquee companies are sitting on piles of cash while unemployment remains stubbornly high. It’s time for corporations flush with cash to use some of it to put Americans to work. View full post on All Stories

The yen reached a one-month low versus the greenback as U.S. jobless claims dropped last week to the least since July 2008 and two-year Treasury yields were at almost an eight-month high. The euro fell for the first time in four days versus the dollar as stocks slipped, curbing demand for higher-… View full post [...]