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San Diego County house prices fell 1.2 percent in January, thefifth decline in six months, according to Standard Poor’sCase-Shiller Home Price Index. The drop was sharper than December’s0.7 percent decline from November.Prices also slumped nationwide that month, marking a “dismal”start to 2011, according to the index.Southwest Riverside County’s market continues to be distressedand shows no sign    .. more …

In an analysis of five large surveys conducted over the last 40 years in four countries, economists at the University of Texas-Austin found that the largest contributor to an attractive person’s extra happiness was the economic benefit he or she often experienced as a result.”The majority of beauty’s effect on happiness works through its impact on economic outcomes,” said lead author Daniel    .. more …

If customers are qualified for low APR credit card offer it can help them save a lot of money every single month and also over the life of their card. Many credit card companies use the term low APR so they can promote their credit card offers. But before a customer should apply they should be sure whether it is accurate or not and they have to look and understand the fine print of these    .. more …

While children and adult offspring often look to their elders for wisdom, not all seniors are the best source for financial advice. In fact, according to Bankrate.com, credit card debt is growing fastest among seniors.A recent survey by CESI Debt Solutions in Raleigh, N.C. revealed that nearly 40% of seniors who have accumulated debt in their retirement years are not worried about paying off the    .. more …

FAIRFAX, Va.-On Saturday, March 26, 2011, Apple Federal Credit Union won the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce Business in Education Partnership Award. Apple was one of six companies nominated for the prestigious award which honors businesses that are committed to supporting teachers and helping students become competent, creative and constructive citizens within the community.Apple’s Reality    .. more …

This is the third in a series of articles which will increase your awareness about Identity Theft.All of us know the importance of credit reports in our lives. Your credit report shows your personal information including your legal name, alias names, addresses, current and previous employers, social insurance number and date of birth.It also shows details of most credit enquiries carried out by    .. more …

The Exxon Mobil station at the Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasisat South Holland is closed today as the Illinois Tollway works toconvert station convenience storesto 7-Eleven stores.The Tollway anticipates reopening the gas station bymid-afternoon.Exxon Mobil began the transition to 7-Eleven in a two-phased,staggered approach Tuesdaywith the Belvidere, DeKalb, Hinsdale andLake Forest Oases being    .. more …

Small business credit card options have been an alternative to traditional bank loans for many business owners who simply need an access to credit so that they can make purchases to keep their company going forward, like buying inventory or as a way to help establish a new office with the purchase of certain types of equipment, but there are some concerns that small businesses may not be turning    .. more …

PHILADELPHIA Managed care company Cigna Corp. said Wednesday it will expand its fast-growing international business to include individual health insurance coverage for people outside their home countries.The Philadelphia insurer said the new plan will be available online and grows an expatriate business that had only provided employer-sponsored group coverage for people who live and work away    .. more …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis City Schools has responded to Memphis Mayor A C Wharton’s offer to pay back a portion of the money owed to the district.A spokesperson for the mayor said his is an all or nothing deal and Memphis City Schools only liked one part of the mayor’s offer, the part that involved handing over $37.5 million. In Brief: -The city of Memphis offered the schools a partial payment of    .. more …