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CommonCensus: January 2012
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The demographics that shape the future of alternative investments. Consumer debt average falls in 2011 – An insight into the phenomenon. Posted by: Eric Ames. Links to this post. Along with this, banks continued to tighten their lending limits and reduce the amount of credit available on credit cards for many existing customers. Here is a look at the debt situations in some U.S. states:. Wisconsin consumers had the lowest average credit card debt ($5,062) in 2011. Some trivia about debt in America:.
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CommonCensus: What is CommonCensus?
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The demographics that shape the future of alternative investments. Posted by: Trista Winnie. Links to this post. CommonCensus is a blog brought to you by NuWire Investor. CommonCensus takes a look at demographic trends and provides commentary and analysis on how they might affect investors and the economy. Knowledge of demographic trends can benefit investors because such knowledge can translate into knowledge of markets. Subscribe to NuWire's free weekly investment newsletter:. Subscribe in a reader.
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CommonCensus: The Mortgage Refinancing Catch-22
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The demographics that shape the future of alternative investments. The Mortgage Refinancing Catch-22. Posted by: NuWire Investor. Links to this post. The government has been active in purchasing agency debt and artificially pushing 30-year mortgage rates to 5%. For the 1 in 4 Americans who are underwater on their homes, this should be good news. Unfortunately, very few are able to refinance and benefit from low mortgage rates. From the WSJ, Borrowers Miss out on Billions in Savings. The government has do...
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CommonCensus: 18 Percent Of Mortgaged Homes Now Upside-Down
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The demographics that shape the future of alternative investments. 18 Percent Of Mortgaged Homes Now Upside-Down. Posted by: Trenton Flock. Links to this post. States with large numbers of homes with negative equity either had. Rapid price appreciation, many homes bought with subprime mortgages or as. Speculative investments, steep manufacturing declines, or a. Nevada was hardest hit, where mortgage borrowers on average owed 89. Percent of what their homes were worth, and 48 percent had negative equity.
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CommonCensus: Is It Time To Reconsider The National Drinking Age?
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The demographics that shape the future of alternative investments. Is It Time To Reconsider The National Drinking Age? Posted by: Patrick Woolford. Links to this post. Has the United States drinking age of 21 failed? More than 100 college presidents think it has, signing a proposal to lower the drinking age to 18 in an effort they hope will curb binge drinking and promote moderation on college campuses. Spearheaded by former Middlebury College President John McCardell, the Amethyst Initiative. More impor...
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CommonCensus: Women And Online Media
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The demographics that shape the future of alternative investments. Women And Online Media. Posted by: Patrick Woolford. Links to this post. The number of visitors to websites catering to female audiences has doubled in the past two years, says the New York Times. The number of sites targeting women exclusively has increased by 35 percent in the last year, making it one of the fastest growing online sectors, second only to politically-themed sites. Websites such as Dooce.com. Historically, men have had a ...
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CommonCensus: August 2008
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The demographics that shape the future of alternative investments. Is It Time To Reconsider The National Drinking Age? Posted by: Patrick Woolford. Links to this post. Has the United States drinking age of 21 failed? More than 100 college presidents think it has, signing a proposal to lower the drinking age to 18 in an effort they hope will curb binge drinking and promote moderation on college campuses. Spearheaded by former Middlebury College President John McCardell, the Amethyst Initiative. More impor...
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CommonCensus: September 2008
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The demographics that shape the future of alternative investments. Baby Boomers Boosting Resort And College Town Real Estate Markets. Posted by: Patrick Woolford. Links to this post. The demand for housing in small scenic towns- such as beach resorts, western ski towns and New England villages will only continue to grow as more baby boomers retire, creating the “demographic perfect storm” for growth in these areas, demographer Kenneth Johnson said. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Subscribe in a reader.
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CommonCensus: July 2008
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The demographics that shape the future of alternative investments. Younger Americans Seeking A Life Abroad. Posted by: Patrick Woolford. Links to this post. An increasing number of Americans are seeking life abroad, according to U.S. News and World Reports. Federal Minimum Wage Increased To $6.55 An Hour In July. Posted by: Patrick Woolford. Links to this post. So who will be affected by the wage increase? Often as a supplement to Social Security checks and pensions. Seniors working minimum wage jobs...
