New jobless claims stay below 400,000

Despite the first rise in a month the number of new claims for jobless benefits in mid-October held below 400,000 for the fourth straight week, the government said Thursday. Some analysts believe the unemployment rate may fall if claims stay below 400,000. The rate was 7.5 percent in September. At the same time, the closely … Continue reading

Scam artists says penny stocks controlled by organized crime

An nies offering their stocks state securities regulators admitted penny stock scam over-the-counter they are American investors have artist, wearing a hood to often manipulated by brok- been cheated out of at least conceal his identity, told aers, promoters or salesmen. $2 billion a year by crooked House  sub committee Although their price — a … Continue reading

Lower loan, interest rates can make a big difference

If you’ve ever pondered the mystery of how your next door neighbor manages to live so much better on an income no higher than yours, you might be interested in what a few percentage points can do. Over the life of a 30-year. $75.000 mortgage for instance a two percentage point difference can add up … Continue reading