http://www.mail.com/subjects/7698-personal-finance.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/7698-personal-finance.html http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2104680-irs-replaces-official-tea-party-controversy.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving quickly to stem a raging controversy, the new acting head of the Internal Revenue Service started cleaning house Thursday by replacing the supervisor who oversaw agents involved in targeting tea party groups. A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner was placed on administrative leave, acc... Thu, 23 May 2013 23:18:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2104680-irs-replaces-official-tea-party-controversy.html 2013-05-23T23:18:46Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2104670-house-backs-variable-rate-student-loans.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Dismissing a veto threat from President Barack Obama, lawmakers in the House passed legislation that links student loan rates to the ups and downs of the financial markets in a vote largely along party lines. The Republican-backed bill would allow students to dodge a scheduled rate hike for students with new subsidized Stafford loans nex... Thu, 23 May 2013 21:53:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2104670-house-backs-variable-rate-student-loans.html 2013-05-23T21:53:33Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2105232-us-rate-30-year-mortgages-rises-to-359-pct.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Average rates on fixed mortgages rose for the third straight week, hitting their highest levels since mid-March. Still, mortgage rates remained close to historic lows, a trend that should help sustain the housing recovery. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate for the 30-year loan increased to 3.59 percent this w... Thu, 23 May 2013 17:49:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2105232-us-rate-30-year-mortgages-rises-to-359-pct.html 2013-05-23T17:49:02Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2103672-obama-threatens-veto-house-student-loan-plan.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Wednesday threatened to veto legislation by House Republicans that would avert a doubling of student loan interest rates on July 1 but allow them to vary with the markets going forward. The White House issued the warning a day before the full House was scheduled to vote on the bill. Leaders from both parties exp... Wed, 22 May 2013 21:27:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2103672-obama-threatens-veto-house-student-loan-plan.html 2013-05-22T21:27:02Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2101934-weak-yen-help-japan-headache.html TOKYO (AP) — A steady fall in the value of the yen is proving a godsend for exporters such as Toyota. The cheaper yen is making their products more affordable overseas. Japan's trading partners are generally pleased, too, even though the lower yen makes their exports relatively more expensive. As many see it, other nations — from China to Britain to the U... Wed, 22 May 2013 17:04:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2101934-weak-yen-help-japan-headache.html 2013-05-22T17:04:20Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2099352-average-credit-card-debt-late-payments-fall-1q.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Americans got better about paying their credit card debt on time in the first three months of the year, a period when many borrowers use income tax returns to tackle their holiday season debt. The rate of credit card payments at least 90 days overdue fell to 0.69 percent in the first quarter from 0.85 percent a year earlier — drop of ne... Tue, 21 May 2013 10:12:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2099352-average-credit-card-debt-late-payments-fall-1q.html 2013-05-21T10:12:39Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2098730-panel-apple-uses-firms-us-to-avoid-taxes.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Apple Inc. employs a group of affiliate companies located outside the United States to avoid paying billions of dollars in U.S. income taxes, a Senate investigation has found. The world's most valuable company is holding overseas some $102 billion of its $145 billion in cash, and an Irish subsidiary that earned $22 billion in 2011 paid o... Mon, 20 May 2013 23:47:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2098730-panel-apple-uses-firms-us-to-avoid-taxes.html 2013-05-20T23:47:58Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097880-small-company-stock-bright-spot.html NEW YORK (AP) — Small-company stocks were a bright spot in a subdued start to the week for Wall Street. The Russell 2000, an index of small-company stocks, climbed above 1,000 points for the first time and ended higher Monday, even as the Dow Jones industrial average, the Standard & Poor's 500 index and the Nasdaq composite index all edged lower. ... Mon, 20 May 2013 22:37:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097880-small-company-stock-bright-spot.html 2013-05-20T22:37:05Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2098720-you-win-590m-good-team-place.html TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — So you have a lottery ticket worth $590.5 million. Now what? If you won Saturday's historic Powerball jackpot and you haven't already done so, sign the ticket. Now. Finished? Now call a lawyer — even before your spouse if things are a little shaky on that front. Next you'll need a financial adviser, an accountant and a therapist. ... Mon, 20 May 2013 21:41:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2098720-you-win-590m-good-team-place.html 2013-05-20T21:41:25Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2096606-us-gas-prices-up-11-cents-2-weeks.html CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks. The Lundberg Survey of fuel prices released Sunday says the price of a gallon of regular is $3.66. Midgrade costs an average of $3.84 a gallon, and premium is $3.98. Diesel held steady at $3.93 gallon. ... Mon, 20 May 2013 03:50:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2096606-us-gas-prices-up-11-cents-2-weeks.html 2013-05-20T03:50:36Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2094070-pew-survey-questions-gen-x-baby-boomer-savings.html NEW YORK (AP) — A research report by the Pew Charitable Trusts says younger baby boomers and Generation Xers face an uncertain retirement because of reduced savings, high levels of debt, and losses during the Great Recession. The study found that members of Generation X, who are now between 38 and 47 years old, lost almost half their wealth between 2007 a... Fri, 17 May 2013 20:52:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2094070-pew-survey-questions-gen-x-baby-boomer-savings.html 2013-05-17T20:52:01Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2090860-house-advances-student-loan.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The days of fixed-rate student loans could be coming to a close, with House Republicans on Thursday advancing a proposal that would link rates to financial markets. The GOP-led House Education and the Workforce Committee sent to the full House a bill that would offer some students a better deal at first. Democratic critics warned that gr... Thu, 16 May 2013 19:34:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2090860-house-advances-student-loan.html 2013-05-16T19:34:09Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2090304-us-rate-30-year-mortgage-rises-to-351-pct.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose this week but stayed near their historic lows. Cheaper mortgages have helped the economy by spurring more home-buying and refinancing. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for the 30-year loan increased to 3.51 percent from 3.42 percent last week. That's still near the average of 3.3... Thu, 16 May 2013 14:14:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2090304-us-rate-30-year-mortgage-rises-to-351-pct.html 2013-05-16T14:14:04Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2088686-obamas-assets-worth-18m-68m.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama held assets last year that were worth between $1.8 million and nearly $7 million, according to federal financial disclosure forms the White House released Wednesday. Required by law, the forms allow public officials to list their assets in broad ranges, such as between $1 million and $... Wed, 15 May 2013 23:26:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2088686-obamas-assets-worth-18m-68m.html 2013-05-15T23:26:27Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2087208-us-homebuilder-confidence-rises-april.html Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rebounded this month, reflecting improved sales trends during the spring home-selling season and the strongest outlook for sales over the next six months in more than six years. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Wednesday rose to 44 in May from 41 in April. The increas... Wed, 15 May 2013 15:32:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2087208-us-homebuilder-confidence-rises-april.html 2013-05-15T15:32:05Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2085074-89-charged-medicare-fraud-busts-8-cities.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 100 people, including 14 doctors and nurses, were charged for their roles in separate Medicare scams that collectively billed the taxpayer-funded program for roughly $223 million in bogus charges in a massive bust spanning eight cities, federal authorities said Tuesday. It was the latest in a string of similar announcements by Hea... Tue, 14 May 2013 17:38:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2085074-89-charged-medicare-fraud-busts-8-cities.html 2013-05-14T17:38:41Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2084988-mutual-funds-continue-to-attract-cash-april.html BOSTON (AP) — Mutual funds continued to attract cash in April, although the pace slowed from the record amount that flowed in during the first three months of the year. Investors also became more cautious, as bond funds attracted slightly more money than stock funds. A net $39 billion was deposited into stock funds and bond funds during April, industry co... Tue, 14 May 2013 17:12:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2084988-mutual-funds-continue-to-attract-cash-april.html 2013-05-14T17:12:53Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2081178-huge-drug-cost-disparities-health-overhaul.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Cancer patients could face high costs for medications under President Barack Obama's health care law, industry analysts and advocates warn. Where you live could make a huge difference in what you'll pay. To try to keep premiums low, some states are allowing insurers to charge patients a hefty share of the cost for expensive medications u... Mon, 13 May 2013 07:12:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2081178-huge-drug-cost-disparities-health-overhaul.html 2013-05-13T07:12:07Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2078550-va-woman-regrets-role-burial.html DOSWELL, Va. (AP) — The Virginia woman whose actions led to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev being buried about 30 miles north of her Richmond home said the angry backlash from local officials, some cemetery neighbors and online critics has been unpleasant, but she has no regrets. "I can't pretend it's not difficult to be reviled and mali... Sun, 12 May 2013 00:31:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2078550-va-woman-regrets-role-burial.html 2013-05-12T00:31:38Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2078924-future-heads-family-farms-dig-financials.html COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Jake Anderson didn't have to delve too deep into the University of Missouri's agricultural economics program before realizing he was destined to return to the 1,500-acre family farm. After all, that's been the Anderson family trade since 1891, when his great-great grandfather came to Callaway County from Sweden. What the self-describe... Sat, 11 May 2013 22:41:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2078924-future-heads-family-farms-dig-financials.html 2013-05-11T22:41:53Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2077204-utah-to-to-use-dual-model-health-exchange.html SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The federal government has approved Utah to become the first state to have a dual-model health insurance exchange in which the state and the federal government divide responsibilities. The plan allows Utah to continue to run its existing health insurance marketplace for small businesses, a system that lets employees pick health care ... Fri, 10 May 2013 21:55:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2077204-utah-to-to-use-dual-model-health-exchange.html 2013-05-10T21:55:38Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2076062-obama-declared-health-care-law-is-to-stay.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Caught between nervous Democrats and emboldened Republicans, President Barack Obama on Friday stepped up the sales pitch on his health care overhaul as the final elements of his top domestic achievement go into effect. With his legacy and the law's success at stake, Obama said: "The law is here to stay." Behind the scenes, the White Hous... Fri, 10 May 2013 21:23:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2076062-obama-declared-health-care-law-is-to-stay.html 2013-05-10T21:23:47Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2073758-record-profit-signals-healthier-fannie-mae.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Fannie Mae said something Thursday that would have been unthinkable a few years ago: It earned a record $58.7 billion profit in the January-March quarter. And it made clear it's on the cusp of repaying taxpayers for one of the most expensive bailouts of a single company in the financial crisis. For Fannie, the future hasn't looked this b... Thu, 09 May 2013 20:23:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2073758-record-profit-signals-healthier-fannie-mae.html 2013-05-09T20:23:32Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2074394-gop-boycotts-health-care-advisory-board.html WASHINGTON (AP) — House and Senate Republican leaders told President Barack Obama Thursday that they will refuse to nominate candidates to serve on an advisory board that is to play a role in holding down Medicare costs under the new health care act. House Speaker John Boehner, who joined Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell in boycotting the Independ... Thu, 09 May 2013 19:30:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2074394-gop-boycotts-health-care-advisory-board.html 2013-05-09T19:30:05Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2074344-health-centers-150-to-help-uninsured.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration announced Thursday that community health centers around the country will get $150 million to help uninsured Americans sign up for health insurance coverage under the new health care law. The money addresses concerns from Congress and advocacy groups that many consumers will have a hard time navigating the health ... Thu, 09 May 2013 18:00:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2074344-health-centers-150-to-help-uninsured.html 2013-05-09T18:00:13Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2073630-ims-us-medicine-spending-rare-dip-2012.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Spending on prescription medicines in the U.S. fell for the first time in decades last year, slipping as cash-strapped consumers continued to cut back on use of health care services. Patients also benefited from a surge of new, inexpensive generic versions of widely used drugs for chronic conditions like high cholesterol, according to... Thu, 09 May 2013 15:45:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2073630-ims-us-medicine-spending-rare-dip-2012.html 2013-05-09T15:45:25Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2073132-realtytrac-us-repossessions-fell-april.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fewer U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process or were repossessed by lenders last month, the latest indication that the nation's foreclosure woes are waning. Nationally, home repossessions fell 20 percent in April from the previous month and were down 32 percent from a year earlier, foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac Inc. said Thurs... Thu, 09 May 2013 04:22:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2073132-realtytrac-us-repossessions-fell-april.html 2013-05-09T04:22:35Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2071444-high-hospital-bills-public-will-help.html WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, the government is publicly revealing how much hospitals charge, and the differences are astounding: Some bill tens of thousands of dollars more than others for the same treatment, even within the same city. Why does a joint replacement cost 40 times as much at one hospital as at another across the country? It's a myst... Wed, 08 May 2013 23:53:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2071444-high-hospital-bills-public-will-help.html 2013-05-08T23:53:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2071794-ferguson-key-man-us-financial-transformation.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson. Apple and Steve Jobs. Will one of the world's most recognized soccer clubs face the same challenges the world's technology darling did after the departure of its iconic leader? The announcement Wednesday that the Manchester United manager universally known as Fergie will retire has raised concerns not... Wed, 08 May 2013 19:32:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2071794-ferguson-key-man-us-financial-transformation.html 2013-05-08T19:32:03Z