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May 21, 2013 05:32 PM

Advice to the Unemployed: Retirees Take a Hard LIne

Donald Liebenson et al.

At the risk of sounding like Dana Carvey’s “Saturday Night Live” character, the Grumpy Old Man, retirees are firm believers that those who are unemployed should take a job, any job, until they can find a full-time position. Click here to read more.

May 21, 2013 04:30 PM

Main Street Investors Rely More on Frugality to Build Wealth

Adriana Reyneri et al.

Frugality is becoming an increasingly important wealth-building tool for risk-averse Main Street investors. Click here to learn more.

May 21, 2013 12:56 PM

Restoring Investor Confidence in the Stock Market

Adriana Reyneri et al.

How can the financial service industry help restore confidence in the U.S. stock market? Regulators recommend a better explanation of risk. Click here to learn more.

May 21, 2013 11:11 AM

Defying Stereotype, Millennials More Concerned About National, Rather than Personal, Issues

Donald Liebenson et al.

Did Time magazine get it wrong about Millennials in it snarky cover story, “The Me Me Me Generation?” Click here to read more.

May 21, 2013 11:03 AM

Luck Helps High Net Worth Entrepreneurs Build Wealth

Adriana Reyneri et al.

High net worth entrepreneurs say taking risks and being lucky has played a big role in their success. Click here to learn more.

May 21, 2013 09:48 AM

May 21, 2013 Fact of the Day

et al.

Unlike their older counterparts, young millionaire investors (those age 44 or younger) tend to consider the tax implications of investments over the level of risk associated with investments.

May 21, 2013 09:00 AM

News Analysis for the Investor on May 21, 2013

Catherine McBreen et al.

Credit card debt and late payments fall in Q1

According to the Associated Press, the rate of credit card payments at least 90 days overdue fell to 0.69 percent in the first quarter, down from 0.89 percent a year earlier, a drop of nearly 19 percent. The late payment rate is at historically low levels going .............

May 20, 2013 04:09 PM

Who is the Millennial Millionaire Next Door?

Adriana Reyneri et al.

The Millionaire next door could be a mere 32 years old or even younger. Click here to learn more about how Millennials become Millionaires.

May 20, 2013 11:47 AM

Warning: How Winning the Lottery Can Make You a Big Loser

Paula Miller et al.

Investors know they should reach out to a financial professional after receiving a financial windfall for investment advice. Failure to make well planned decisions can lead to losses. Learn from the mistakes of lottery winners as reported by guest contributor, Paula Miller. Click here to read more.

May 20, 2013 11:44 AM

How Do You Plan to Fund Your Retirement?

Donald Liebenson et al.

Household income and age are primary factors in how nonretired Americans expect to fund their retirement. Click here to read more.

May 20, 2013 11:16 AM

May 20, 2013 Fact of the Day

et al.

Over one-third (35 percent) of millionaires believe corporate America should do more to help relieve the strains of those who are unemployed.

May 20, 2013 10:01 AM

Who Enjoys the Best Relationship with Financial Advisors?

Adriana Reyneri et al.

The majority of affluent investors enjoy good working relationships with their financial advisors, but some investors report especially high levels of satisfaction. Click here to learn more.

May 20, 2013 09:28 AM

News Analysis for the Investor on May 20, 2013

Catherine McBreen et al.

Yahoo buys Tumblr for $1.1 billion

Yahoo has agreed to pay $1.1 billion for Tumblr, a six year old company with 100 million users but very little revenue, according to the Wall Street Journal. The deal highlights the shifting of power in the technology business. Tumblr provides a fast growing social networking service that ............

May 20, 2013 07:00 AM

Commencement Speakers to Millennials: "Make Bigger Choices", "Take the Hard Road"

Donald Liebenson et al.

For thousands of freshly-minted Millennial college graduates, only one thing stands between them and getting on with the rest of their lives: the commencement speaker. Click here to read more.

May 17, 2013 05:04 PM

Unemployment Rates Drop in 40 States in April

Donald Liebenson et al.

Year-over-year, unemployment rates fell in 43 states. Click here to read more.

May 17, 2013 03:51 PM

Favorite Color? Investors Say It’s Not Always Blue

Adriana Reyneri et al.

True, investors tend to prefer blue, but they fall all along the spectrum when asked to identify their favorite color. Click here to learn more.

May 17, 2013 12:19 PM

What do Retired Millionaires Worry About?

Adriana Reyneri et al.

Retirement lessens some of the financial worries expressed by today’s Millionaires, but heightens other concerns. Click here to learn more.

May 17, 2013 11:24 AM

Gen Xers Face Uncertain Retirement: Study

Donald Liebenson et al.

Gen Xers are “the least financially secure and the most likely to experience downward mobility in retirement.” Click here to read more.

May 17, 2013 10:56 AM

Luxury Spending is on the Rise

Adriana Reyneri et al.

Luxury spending is likely to see steady growth. Click here to learn more about the factors driving the trend.

May 17, 2013 09:32 AM

May 17, 2013 Fact of the Day

et al.

A majority of Millionaires (57 percent) feel 50 weeks or less is a fair amount of time for a person to receive government sponsored unemployment insurance. An additional 37 percent believe up to 100 weeks is fair.

Title: China Investing in Carribbean, Home Depot Sales, Hershey's China - Today's Financial News

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Title: Dreamliner Soars, Brazilian Bank Run, Cable Legislation - Today's Financial News

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Title: Boutique Hotels Offer Unique Mini Bars - Today's Financial News

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Title: France Taxes Mobile Devices - Today's Financial News

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May 20, 2013 07:00 AM

Commencement Speakers to Millennials: "Make Bigger Choices", "Take the Hard Road"

Donald Liebenson et al.

For thousands of freshly-minted Millennial college graduates, only one thing stands between them and getting on with the rest of their lives: the commencement speaker. Click here to read more.

Title: China Investing in Carribbean, Home Depot Sales, Hershey's China - Today's Financial News

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:19

News stories include decrease in credit card debt and late payments, JPMorgan avoids split of CEO/Chairman role, GrubHub merges with Seamless, China invests in Caribbean, Home Depot profit up, Hershey rolls out Yo-man in China, and Maserati bashed in China.

Title: Dreamliner Soars, Brazilian Bank Run, Cable Legislation - Today's Financial News

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 11:01

News stories include Yahoo buys Tumblr, Chinese hackers at Unit 61398 back in business, United restarts Dreamliner flights, bank run in Brazil, Senator McCain introduces a la carte cable bill and hunk ads grow in popularity.

Title: Boutique Hotels Offer Unique Mini Bars - Today's Financial News

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 09:20

In an effort to distinguish them as unique and creative, many hotels are offering amenities in their mini-bars that are quite different. USA Today reports that the Graham hotel in Georgetown has electronic cigarettes. The Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago has "Nursing Mothers"...

Title: France Taxes Mobile Devices - Today's Financial News

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 08:23

France to tax smart phones

Title: AP Probe, Retail Sales, Garment Factory Safety - Today's Financial News

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 10:37

News stories include government illegally obtains AP records, retail sales up,retailers unite for safety in Bangladesh, cell phone carriers promote anti-texting ads, France to tax smartphones, mini-bars offer creative amenities.

Title: Shadow Economy, Liquified Natural Gas, Branson Flight Attendant - Today's Financial News

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:33

News stories include Fed reviewing stimulus, underground economy grows, US export of natural gas may occur, Jamie Dimon may depart, Libor rate changes, Class of 2013 overqualified, and Richard Branson wears a skirt.

Title: Honeymoon Destinations and Financial Regrets - Upcoming Stories on Millionaire Corner

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 16:43

Honeymoons and financial regrets are some of the topics that will be covered this week on MillionaireCorner.com

Title: Cyber ATM Thieves, In Flight WIFI, Hooters - Today's Financial News

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:17

News stories include hackers steal $45 million, homebuilders lack skilled workers, margin debt increases among small investors, FCC approves Wi-fi and Hooters offers Mother's Day specials.

Title: Jobs Outlook, FreddieMac Profits, Wrigley Caffiene Gum - Today's Financial News

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 11:13

News stories include US jobless claims fall, Freddie Mac makes profit, Sony reports profit, European Union to tax Chinese solar panels, Greece's economy improves, Wrigley halts sale of Alert Energy Caffeine Gum.

Title: DOW Record, Chinese Trade, Daring Diamond Heist Today's Financial News

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 12:04

News stories include Dow reaches 15,000, global youth unemployment rate increases, Target rolls out Cartwheel, McDonald's sales down, China's trade data questioned, and Belgium diamond heist arrests.

Title: Destination Weddings - Which side are you on?

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 16:20

Have wedding invitation, will travel.

That is the party cry of young, single wedding guests, according to wedding spending trends tracked in a new survey of Affluent investors conducted by Millionaire Corner.

For the third consecutive year, destinations weddings comprise...

Title: Windows 8 Changes, Home Values, Monster Energy Sued

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 10:36

News stories include cyberattack warnings for banks, Microsoft to change Windows 8, US home prices increase, San Francisco sues Monster, Ethiopian Air asks Boeing for compensation, Germans buying Italian homes.

Title: US Gas Export, Neiman Marcus, Traffic - Today's Financial News

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 11:58

News stories include colleges offering discount tuitions, Obama supports gas exports, online tax bill challenged, Neiman Marcus up for sale and worst US traffic.

Title: Prenups good for marriages? - Upcoming Stories on Millionaire Corner

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 14:37

Donald and Adriana discuss upcoming stories to be posted on MillionaireCorner.com

Title: Warren Buffet Tweets, Peter Voser Quits, Disney Leaves Bangladesh Today's Financial News

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 11:17

A great opening for the S&P, Warren Buffett's first tweet and a stiff sentence top our roundup of the morning's top business stories.

Title: Marathon Bombing Damage, Unemployment, Trade Deficit - Today's Financial News

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:30

News stories include the cost of the Boston bombing, jobless claims down, trade deficit down, OECD warns Italy, ECB cuts rate and Fed Reserve may increase or decrease QE3.

Title: Jobs Report, Home Sales, Apples Bonds - Today's Financial News

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 10:18

News stories include economy creates fewer jobs, factory activity down, China Manufacturing down, home prices up, world's happiest consumers and Apple's corporate debt.

Title: Affluent investors feeling more positive but remain cautious

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 08:49

Cathy McBreen discusses the Spectrem Affluent Investor Confidence Index.

Title: Stocks back in favor for affluent investors.

Mon, 04/29/2013 - 16:35

Spectrem Affluent Index Confident Index.

Title: What factors are influencing affluent investors?

Fri, 04/26/2013 - 11:17

Title: Are affluent investors confident about the economy?

Wed, 04/24/2013 - 10:22

Cathy McBreen discusses the Spectrem Investor Confidence Index.

Title: Gary Rose, CPA discusses Tax implications for 2013 Investors

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 15:05

Gary Rose, CPA. From Frost, Ruttenberg and Rothblatt discuss Taxes for 2013

Title: Walmart Bribes, Ciggarette Age Limit, Xbox & Pizza

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 11:03

News stories include a fall in China's PMI, drop in German business activity, Germany fines Google, banks limit bonus pay, Wal-mart incents for compliance, NYC raises age for cigarette purchases and Pizza creates app for Xbox.

Title: Ebay Fights Tax, Koch Brothers, Gas Prices Dip - Today's Financial News

Mon, 04/22/2013 - 10:37

News stories include Ebay asking users to fight online sales tax, Koch brothers to buy newspapers, gas prices slide, earnings lead to market volatility, Britain taxes wealthy, International Monetary Fund predicts weak growth, and data shift to increase GDP.

Title: How much does a wedding cost? - Upcoming Stories On Millionaire Corner

Sat, 04/20/2013 - 10:13

Donald and Adriana discuss upcoming stories on Millionaire Corner

Title: Verizon & IPhone, TwitterMusic, Charlie Munger - Today's Financial News

Fri, 04/19/2013 - 10:52

Is Wall Street's recent rally losing its momentum? Read about this and other of the morning's top business news stories.

Title: AA Disruptions, Gold Bounce, Martha Stewart - Today's Financial News

Wed, 04/17/2013 - 10:46

Gold pares losses. Learn more about this and other top news stories for the day.

Title: Gold Drops, Unfair Taxes, Car Repair Costs - Today's Financial News

Tue, 04/16/2013 - 10:57

News stories include tax refunds slow, gold plunges, Dow has worst day,JPMorgan Chase may be charged in Madoff, Americans do not think taxes are fair, and AAA annual driving costs.

Title: Kate Middleton Cruise Ship, Jackie Robinson, Azzam by Lurrsen - Today's Financial News

Mon, 04/15/2013 - 10:49

News stories include fall in China's growth, gold prices fall, Carnival names ship for Kate Middleton, clusters of tax cheats, brokers may need to disclose pay, commodity traders, Jackie Robinson movie 42, and world's largest yacht Azzam.

Title: Affluent investors still weary about market - Upcoming stories on Millionaire Corner

Fri, 04/12/2013 - 16:10

Adriana and Donald discuss Spectrem Group research regarding the attitudes and behaviors of affluent and high net worth.

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