30-Year Bond and 10-Year Yield Remain Stagnant – Market Update
It's a slow day in the market this morning, as numbers remain stagnant, and there are no scheduled economic releases on deck. The 30-year bond is finally holding steady after a three-day climb of 18 basis points, while the consistent 10-year yield makes its mark at 1.93%. As the European debt crisis rolls on, Greece is still facing pressure from international leaders to make necessary decisions to avoid financial failure.

President Obama Proposes Jobs Plan for Veterans
Today, President Obama revealed details surrounding a new $5 billion veterans jobs proposal called the Veterans Jobs Corp Initiative.

8 Top Websites for Home Buyers
As you start looking for a new home, you definitely need all the advice and help you can get. It’s true that your real estate agent will give you plenty of information about homes and neighborhoods you’re interested in, but some people still like to do research on their own – but where do you start? Here are some sites that will help home buyers make a more educated purchase.

CNN Money: January Employment Up, Unemployment Down
Since October of last year, American employers have increased their hiring for the fifth month in a row. Read on to get some key takeaways from the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report.

Student Mentoring at Chrysler Elementary – Week 5
Another week at old Chrysler Elementary. Another week of helping my little friend with his ABCs and numbers. Another week of loud voices. Very loud voices.

Unemployment Rate Drops to Three-Year Low
I walked into the office this morning to some extremely positive economic news that I have to share with you – that is if you haven’t watched the news yet today, been on Twitter, or perused some finance websites out there. The unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent.

Beware a Bad Income Tax Preparer – It Will Cost You Dearly!
Very valuable article the other day in The Detroit News about the importance of choosing a good income tax preparer. Or, should I say, the importance of NOT choosing a bad one.

Top 5 Companies with the Best Perks
Have you ever wondered what companies have the best perks? Read on to see if your workplace made my list of the top five companies with the best perks!

Unemployment Rate Shows Jobs Are Growing – Market Update
Unemployment rate drops to a near three-year low, mortgage rates drop to all-time lows, and the stock market closes with mixed results. Live from Detroit, it's your Market Update!

Mortgage Rates Drop to Record Lows
It was sort of like mortgage rates felt bad for randomly increasing out there and decided to right the ship and head south again to hit record lows. Not “near record lows” or “close to record lows;” these are the lowest rates ever.