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By now most of us are aware of the term “fiscal cliff.” The term refers to the economic mayhem that is expected if tax increases, spending cuts and the budget deficit rules go into effect in January 2013. But while a fiscal cliff threatens the economy as a whole, real estate has its own fiscal cliff that’s quickly approaching. And unless certain rules, laws and programs are extended, we could see a huge falloff in the recovery of the housing market. Potential borrowers might want to get their transactions completed in front of those changes, since they might push rates [...]

TV isn’t just for entertaining. It’s helpful for entrepreneurs too! TV shows may be all about ratings and over-the-top personalities. But in today’s reality show world, entrepreneurs can not only find entertainment value, but also inspiration. Here are NFIB’s top 5 shows to inspire your small business:   1. Shark Tank: ABC “Sharks” are all self-made millionaires who built their businesses from the ground up. Entrepreneurs pitch their company before business icons Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, Robert Herjavec and Lori Greiner with the hope of securing funds to take their business to the next level.Takeaways from [...]

As September begins, kids are headed back to school, politicians are hitting the campaign trail and workers are settling back in after the distractions of summer. In other words, it’s time to get back to business.So what type of business conditions will greet Americans this fall? Will inflation continue to behave? Will mortgage refinance rates stay low? Will sales pick up? Will savings accounts finally get a break in the form of higher rates?The events that may hold the answersThe precise answers to those questions will probably play out over time. But these key economic signposts are likely to help [...]

These are trying times for many homeowners. Walk away from a mortgage? Something that was unthinkable and morally offensive 10 years ago is now an option many people are choosing. Home foreclosed? Some people who’ve lost their homes to the bank are stripping the property bare, hoping to sell the appliances to recoup at least some money. As you might expect, buying a foreclosed home comes with opportunities — and certain challenges. Here are five potential landmines to look out for when buying a foreclosed property. The process is highly impersonal With a foreclosure, you’re not buying the house directly from the [...]

Whether it’s the printer that jams every time you’re on deadline or the employee who messed up a project for the fourth time this month, there are many things in the workplace that can rile us to the point of exploding. But even if you’re at your boiling point, it’s best if you hold your tongue if you want to keep your job. A new study by CareerBuilder.com shows that 81% of employers believe cursing brings an employee’s professionalism into question. The study showed that 64% of employers think less of an employee who swears repeatedly, and 57% said they [...]

NEW YORK CITY (Marketwatch) — EMC Corp settled Friday a fourth-quarter net benefit stood to be means to dollar 832 million, or maybe 32 centaine a share, entrance from dollar 6286 million, or maybe thirty centaine a share, inside of a year-ago time period. Modified fourth-quarter net benefit totaled forty-nine centaine a reveal. The sold engineering commercial operation increase strike dollar 557 million entrance from dollar 489 million. Stock marketplace attention analysts expected EMC to be means to benefit fouthy-six centaine a exhibit about increase continuous with dollar 549 billion, formed upon a feedback consult by simply FactSet Explore. Searching ahead, EMC [...]

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