Accrued Interest

We used to have fun commenting about the bond market, including Treasuries, Mortgages, Municipals, and Corporates. But that was before the dark times. Before deleveraging. Contact the Author: accruedint at gmail.com

Monday, September 05, 2011

Take a Hint from China: U.S. T-Bonds are Sure to be Safe for Decades

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Doubts about the fidelity of United States Federal government debt is all the rage these days. At the center of debates that cover the futu...
Monday, August 29, 2011

VP Biden Attempts To Ease Chinese Concerns Over American Debt

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The markets took a beating recently when a deal to raise the debt ceiling was finally reached. The bipartisan compromise came down to the ze...
Monday, August 22, 2011

The President Promises No New American Recession...But Read Between the Lines

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In interviews this week, United States President Barack Obama repeatedly reassured the American people that the country was not at risk for...
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Online College Courses Coursed to Double by End of Decade Due to Dire Economy

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If you're looking for a place to put some lingering investment money, then look into the potential growth produced by online college co...
Monday, June 27, 2011

Knowing Whether or Not You Are Prey for Loan Sharks is Your Job No One Elses

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Payday loan lenders probably don't have very many friends, similar to their common maritime metaphor the shark. Calling them predators ...
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Friday, June 03, 2011

Young Realtors: Be Free Tonight, Buyers Are on Your Side

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It's counterintuitive but the current changes in the way the American housing market functions can actually mean increased advantages fo...
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The Ugly (Financial) Side of Retirement

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Retirement . The very word conjures up images of lying around the house, dozing in the hammock, sipping iced tea. Or maybe you prefer a more...
Thursday, May 12, 2011

Supplementing The Cost of Education: How To Find Ways to Pay For Your Schooling

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The biggest cost of education is the tuition, plain and simple. Some universities charge an average of 40 thousand dollars a year, and that...
Thursday, May 05, 2011

Renewable Energy Always A Safe Bet, Especially with the Government Helping Out

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In late 2009 the United States Treasury Department set aside $2.2 billion dollars for Clean Renewable Energy Bonds. These bonds were meant o...
Thursday, March 03, 2011

Use Equity or Downsize Your Home?

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Many retirees have felt the effects of the recent recession during their retirement. Cash seems to be harder to come by as many have their ...
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Getting the Most Out of Your Emergency Fund

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Having an emergency fund is important. You probably already know this. However, one of the most depressing things about an emergency fund is...
Thursday, February 10, 2011

Trade Schools For Investing in Your Future

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After an economic downturn, it can be tough looking for employment. Right now the job market is starting to bounce back, but only after year...
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Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Forecast: The State of Student Loans and Financial Aid

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My focus has always been on the markets and more macro areas of finance. But I’m working on a new series featuring the “ins and outs” of st...
Monday, December 06, 2010

2011 Forecast: Rates on Insurance

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Caught up in the holiday spirit, it’s easy to spend hundreds of dollars on gifts. But amid the spending frenzy is easy to overlook future co...
Tuesday, August 03, 2010

USDA Loan Funding

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USDA loans have had a rollercoaster year in 2010 with a resurgence in interest for the program, followed by an abrupt lack of funding that h...
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

The Correlation of Real Estate Markets and the Foreign-Exchange Market

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Many new investors may be surprised to hear that an incredibly strong correlation exists between real estate markets and the foreign-exchang...
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Are you aware that Roth IRA conversion could put you into a deadly trap?

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The IRS has introduced Roth conversions to the people but does not target any specific income group and also given an option for three years...
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Rate Increase Risk for Jumbo Loan Borrowers

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The following is a guest post by Jeff Bowman of TheGreatLoanBlog. If you like the following post, show your appreciation with comments. Ten...
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Monday, May 17, 2010

Seeking Contributors

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OK, so when I said "this coming Friday," I actually meant "a couple Mondays from now." Instead of a roundup, though, I ...
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Accrued Interest is Back - with Roundups

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I'm bringing back the Accrued Interest blog this coming Friday, when we'll start a weekly feature of the best articles/discussions ...
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