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MIDDLE CLASS FINANCES

The American middle class has always been in invigorated by the “American Dream,” which includes job security (or prospects); owning a home; adequate retirement savings; and mobility (an improved life for each generation). As we confront the economic crisis middle class finances are also “under assault.” The idea of the American Dream is central to our capitalist system and is what drives our middle class to great success. What happens to middle class finances if the dream dies?

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Banks Facing the Innovator’s Dilemmamore

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Making It to the Middle Classmore

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People are always worried about keeping up with the Joneses when it comes to income. They wish they could have the same...

Play It Safe Blog | The Best Time To Buy or Sell a Used Carmore

Maybe you've got a car you're looking to get rid of. Or maybe you're in the market for a used car. If you're looking to...

A Roadmap to Self-Reliance for Solopreneursmore

One isn't always the loneliest number. In fact, it may be all that's needed to operate a successful business.

The Foreclosure Crisis: A Nation in Denialmore

As we start the new year, the executive branch and Congress continue to ignore the gravest threat to our economy.

In Defence of Capitalismmore

Capitalism has been attacked from all quarters in recent years. But the system has unique economic benefits for all of...

Middle-Class Neighborhoods Disappearingmore

America's increasing income inequality has become a prominent storyline in recent months. Now, a new report shows that...

Occupy Wall Street - the beginning of a new era?more

Why is Washington cheering on Middle Eastern people rising against injustices but when it comes to Americans demanding...

The Daily Bark » How Does Discretionary Income Change Over a Lifetime?more

Where and how we spend our income fluctuates as we move through our lives. Different obligations, such as school loans,...

U.S. Economy: A Lost Decade Into The Great Middle Class Poverty?more

Financial Advice Your Should not Live Without | Money Estatemore

There are several homes where money can still yield a reasonable return these days. Simple financial tips you should be...

Infographic: Considering Pet Ownership? Here’s How Much to Budget | Mi...more

While it's hard to put a price tag on the enjoyment and companionship owners get from their pets, we do have some hard...

In Brazil, Unease Over Chinese Interestsmore

98 percent of Chinas exports to Brazil are manufactured products including the latest, low-priced cars for Brazils...

Brazil Uneasy Over China���s Pursuit of Farmsmore

98 percent of Chinas exports to Brazil are manufactured products including the latest, low-priced cars for Brazils...

China���s Interest in Farmland Makes Brazil Uneasymore

98 percent of Chinas exports to Brazil are manufactured products including the latest, low-priced cars for Brazils...

DE Shaw-RIL financial JV aims to rival Banking giantsmore

Reliance and DE Shaw on March 27 announced a joint venture to provide financial services as the rising middle class...

Revolt batters Syria's already-struggling economymore

incentives in the form of new subsidies, lower gasoline prices, among others. The absence of the merchant and middle...

A man and a morassmore

this option more attractive. A universe of red tape engulfs the economy. In a survey by the International Finance...

Chile, Colombia, Peru launch Andean stock exchangemore

assets linked to the region���s natural resources, but also they aim to benefit from of its expanding middle class,...

Aurora Bank Savings Account Rates, Money Market Account Rates and Bank...more

Aurora Bank is advertising savings account rates and money market account rates that have very competitive rates.

John Edwards: Democrats' bitterest disappointment | Amanda Marcottemore

in the tawdry tale of the once-promising career of John Edwards. It appears that an investigation into campaign finance...

Digitas' Proprietary Study "Affluence In America: The New Consume...more

had and now have to live on income alone. Not surprisingly, an overwhelming majority (53%) classify themselves as...

The Elizabeth Warren Testmore

home-buyers and credit-card holders, why are Republicans so intent on gutting an agency that would protect the American...

On credit and its costmore

the end of 2010. Related evidence quoted below suggests that a large share of this credit went to finance housing...

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