How will this impact the real estate market? provided by Los Angeles Financial Planner, Rose Greene, ® The Fed pulls out of the mortgage market. On March 31, 2010, the Federal Reserve halted its 15-month-long program to buy up toxic mortgage-linked securities.1 Of all the things the Fed did to try and heal the economy [...]
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How effectively could it address America’s unemployment rate? provided by Los Angeles Financial Planner, Rose Greene, CFP® How about a tax break for companies that hire? A new jobs bill introduced by Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) proposes major tax incentives for hiring businesses. If the bill becomes law, will these incentives make a [...]
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This month I’m featuring an important research White Paper written by Burt White, LPL Financial’s Chief Investment Officer. I call it a “Coffee Cup” read, because you’ll want to settle in with a cup of joe and contemplate his foresight. Below are excerpts, and I recommend downloading the full PDF report for your convenience. -Rose [...]
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In a challenging market, getting back to basics may be good. provided by Rose Greene, CFP ® Respect for the humble CD. When the stock market turns bearish, people take a second look at fixed-rate investments, including certificates of deposit. In a bull market, the CD may seem like just about the most unattractive investment [...]
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Weekly Economic Update for March 29, 2010
by Rose Greene, CFP on April 1, 2010
Quote of the week. “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.”– Marie Curie Reforms become law. President Obama signed his long-envisioned health care reforms into law on March 23, and he will sign the amendments to the bill into law on March 30. Most of the major changes will [...]
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