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Darkom successfully concludes training workshop for Cairo Amman Bank employees (AME Info)
Darkom, Jordan's first housing loan insurance company successfully concluded the training workshop it held for Cairo Amman Bank employees.
2008-04-13 05:48:12 -
Crisis next door (The Record)
A faltering real estate market and rising economic woes have doubled the percentage of North jersey homeowners at risk of losing their homes, threatening a more serious crisis that could ripple across the state's economy.
2008-04-13 05:55:01 -
Advertisement starts (Tiscali)
"We remain positive about the long-term resilience of our economies, but near-term global economic prospects have weakened," the G7 said in a communique. "The turmoil in global financial markets remains challenging and more protracted than we had anticipated."
2008-04-13 06:28:44 -
Stop Renting, Here's Eleven Reasons to Buy a House (Kansas City InfoZine)
Wondering if now is the right time for you to buy a house? Capitalize On The Current Buyer's Market
2008-04-13 06:57:03 -
Global downturn to keep rates, inflation high: Swan (Sydney Morning Herald)
AUSTRALIANS should brace for a tough budget and a protracted period of high interest rates as the Federal Government tackles an unstable international outlook and inflation, the Treasurer, Wayne Swan, warned after attending meetings of the International Monetary Fund in Washington.
2008-04-13 07:07:35 -
Brown's U.K. Support Falls Fastest on Record; Opposition Gains (Bloomberg.com)
April 13 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Gordon Brown 's approval rating dropped faster than for any U.K. leader on record as support for the opposition rose to the highest in 16 years, according to poll published today.
2008-04-13 07:22:16 -
Prime Minister's speech to Labour Party Congress (Scoop.co.nz)
Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister - Address at New Zealand Labour Party Congress, Wellington Town Hall Wellington, 2.00 pm Saturday 12 April 2008.
2008-04-12 04:49:46 -
John F. Wasik: House lust can't be blamed for troubles (Asbury Park Press)
Did McMansion fever cause the U.S. housing bust?
2008-04-13 01:28:45 -
Homing in (Boston Globe)
When Kelly and Justin Crosby first started looking at homes in Boston's western suburbs last year, they quickly eliminated Southborough from their list - they liked the large lots but prices were out of their reach.
2008-04-13 01:41:40 -
Investors focusing on banks and U.S. economy (International Herald Tribune)
Investors will watch U.S. retail sales and inflation data this week for signs about the struggling economy, while major financial companies' earnings reports are not expected to provide much optimism.
2008-04-13 03:11:12 -
Inquiring readers wonder: Should I buy now? (Bankrate.com)
Dear Steve, Everyone's saying that now is a good time to purchase a home. My wife and I would like your opinion. -- Doug W.
2008-04-13 04:37:58 -
Darling: Banks must pass on rate cuts (ePolitix.com)
The chancellor has urged mortgage lenders to ensure borrowers benefit from interest rate cuts.
2008-04-13 05:06:47 -
Being debt free is a real possibility (Anderson Independent-Mail)
I remember being swamped in debt. I felt like the person in the wonderful TV commercial who states, “I am in debt up to my eyeballs.” I wanted to become debt-free, and I knew that it would take some time. How much time? There is a very quick and simple way to calculate one’s Debt Freedom Date.
2008-04-12 06:54:53 -
You still have time for IRA contribution (Orlando Sentinel)
Still fiddling with your taxes and dragging your feet on making an individual retirement account contribution? Get in line.
2008-04-13 03:46:48 -
With the Wal-Mart pullout, What's next for Exit 80? (The Lewiston Sun Journal)
It was going to be store No. 4364, until a surprise rollback by the company. But the city's not rolling over on retail yet.
2008-04-13 02:09:22