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Strong Studio Revenue Growth Strengthens Time Warner (TWX)

February 8th, 2013

Media giant Time Warner (TWX: Charts, News) impressed Wall Street this week after the company posted higher than expected fourth quarter earnings, which it attributed to higher cable and satellite fees, coupled with stronger ad revenue at its TV net…

Stocks Stall on Renewed European Worries Despite Positive Jobs News (ORLY, AAPL)

February 7th, 2013

Stocks declined on Thursday after comments from the ECB president about the Euro decreased optimism on Europe’s economic outlook. Top U.S. retailers reported strong sales in January, which surprised many investors who thought the decrease in disposable income resulting from higher payroll taxes would adversely impact these numbers. U.S. jobless claims fell last week, nearing
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Personal Finance and Investing Articles

Saving for Down Payment on Your First Home

February 8th, 2013

Saving for a down payment on your first home will be an important part of creating wealth and building equity in your home.  Your home is usually the largest investment you make in a lifetime and so the purchase and financing aspect is extremely important. A down payment for a home is used to minimize
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The Financial Risks of Buying a Home

February 7th, 2013

The dream of owning a home is something that millions of Americans work hard to fulfill on a daily basis. But can it actually hurt your credit? Absolutely. Having a home is a huge investment, and a huge financial obligation. It is definitely a high-risk proposition that shouldn’t be entered into lightly. When you take
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