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Survey: Americans Not Giving Up Their Jobs

October 8th, 2009 | Leave a Comment | Posted in News by Tim Manni

These days a good job is worth its weight in gold. So much of the insecurity that’s driving down consumer spending is based off of the uncertainty of the job market.

Last week we reported that the lack of employment opportunities are forcing more Americans than usual to apply for Social Security benefits before age 65. But there’s a flip side of that scenario.

A new poll from Princeton Survey Research Associates International suggests that some Americans are holding onto their jobs as long as they can — even if that means working past the typical retirement age.

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What Comes First: Saving for College or Retirement?

May 28th, 2009 | 2 Comments | Posted in News by Tim Manni

As parents, should your top financial priority be saving for your child’s college education — or for your own retirement? Parental instincts will always tell you to put your child’s need before your own, but in this case they may be wrong.

Financial expert Clark Howard says always remember this: “There are no scholarships for retirement.”

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HSH.com's daily blog focuses on the latest developments in the mortgage and housing markets. Our mission is to relate how changes in mortgage rates and housing policy, as well as the latest financial news, impacts consumers, homebuyers and industry insiders alike. Our 30-plus years of experience in the mortgage industry gives us an edge as we break down the latest changes in an ever-changing market.

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Tim Manni

Tim Manni is the Managing Editor of HSH.com and the author of their daily blog, which concentrates on the latest developments in the mortgage and housing markets.

Peter G. Miller

Peter G. Miller is syndicated to more than 100 newspapers and operates the real estate news site, OurBroker.com.

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