Personal finance

Personal finance

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  Average US credit card debt per borrower up in 3Q

  Americans cranked up their use of credit cards in the third quarter, racking up more debt than a year ago, while also being less diligent about making ... 

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  Spain: Residency for foreigners who buy houses

  Looking for a new place to call home? Spain is hoping to give you a little bit more than a welcome basket of baked goods if you decide to move there. 

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  US homebuilder confidence at 6-year high

  Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rose this month to its highest level in six and a half years, driven by strong demand for newly built homes and ... 

• Fiscal cliff negotiators are facing high hurdles

  It's entirely possible that lawmakers and the White House will reach a deal that staves off an avalanche of tax increases and deep cuts in government ...