Personal Finance and Investing

As unemployment and foreclosure rates continue to rise, many Americans are seeking temporary housing.

Many reports confirm that the number of renters has been steadily increasing, reflecting the reluctance of potential homebuyers to take on the commitment of a home purchase. More and more, people are content to wait it out in a rental for fear of tight credit requirements and a faltering housing market.

This reluctance suggests that landlords are the benefactors of this trend. Many cities are reporting that rents are increasing as rental stock shrinks.

CNN recently wrote a timely article for those seeking to take advantage of the market and invest in rental properties. Read more…

Business energy scheme dividing opinions Energy efficiency through the government’s CRC scheme is being damaged by a lack of clarity and funding incentives, a study has shown. Read more…

DEBATE: On Tuesday 12 July, the BCCs David Frost and TUCs Brendan Barber will be joining colleagues for a public debate on the future of work. We invited the two main speakers to give their thoughts in advance of next weeks clash.

David Frost

Director General, British Chambers of Commerce

Last year, Brendan and I debated the effect of regulation on the labour market and on the economy in general. I argued that costly, constantly changing employment regulation was a barrier to growth and job creation that UK PLC could no longer afford. This Government introduced the one-in-one-out rule. Read more…

Hey Twitter friends! Are you ready for another AMAZING Twitter giveaway?

So, it’s been hot in Michigan. Blazing, dead of summer, scorching hot. We’re supposed to hit 100 degrees this week! We’ve got heat advisories and everything. So we want your best ideas to cool off! Would you install A/C or buy some pool noodles? Fill your boat up with gas or hit the waves with a new board? Buy your entire office a cold one? Let us know!

All you have to do is follow us on Quicken Loans Twitter and tell us why you deserve $500 for your idea by Monday, July 25 at noon (ET). In or Read more…