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Banking, Lending & Credit Services

How Credit Agencies Determine a Business's Credit Rating

A credit rating for a business is a review of the company's transaction history.

Banking, Lending & Credit Services

Bank Loans for Small Businesses

Small business owners can get loans from banks with a strong business plan and well-prepared loan request.

Personal Finance

Cost-Cutting and Your 401(k) Plan

Executive recruiters -- often called headhunters, search firms or employment agencies -- are the best source to track down mid- to higher-level...

Banking, Lending & Credit Services

What Is the Advantage of a Secured Line of Credit?

For business owners looking for some financial flexibility, one of the more inviting options is a secured line of business credit.

Banking, Lending & Credit Services

Funding Your Business So You Can Focus on Your Business

To make sure your fundraising has the best odds for success and comes with the fewest downsides, answer these three fundamental questions.

Banking, Lending & Credit Services

Can I Get a Mortgage Loan If I Have Bad Credit?

A lender will want to look over your credit report, your employment history, your income, and the amount of debt you are carrying.

Banking, Lending & Credit Services

Calculating a Debt-to-Income Ratio for Mortgage Loans

Calculating a debt-to-income ratio will give you a good idea of how much home you can afford.

Financial Markets & Investing

Why Invest in Bonds?

For the conservative portion of your portfolio, bonds are usually among the best investment choices.

Banking, Lending & Credit Services

10 Mortgage Fundamentals

There are several types of mortgages available, and you need to determine which is best for your needs.

Banking, Lending & Credit Services

What Is APR for Mortgage Loans?

And why is it a good number for me to know?

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Stocks edge higher after jobs, housing reports

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Gulf oil platform explodes, burning off La. coast

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Burger King agrees to $3.26B buyout by 3G Capital

3G Capital to acquire Burger King for $24 per share, or $3.26 billion

Earl undergoes change, strong winds extend farther

Hurricane Earl's center undergoes change near East Coast, strong winds extending farther out