THEY SAY THAT MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION AND GOES OUT LIKE A LAMB...

... But this year, the exact reverse is true when it comes to home loan rates - for quite a few reasons, including the end of the Federal Reserve acting as a large buyer of Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS). The "demand" created by their fifteen-month program has helped Bond prices stay high and home loan rates stay low. 

"I WILL ACT NOW. I WILL ACT NOW. I WILL ACT NOW. " Og Mandino.

And wondering what kind of action will happen on Healthcare reform was certainly on everyone's mind last week. But what does this mean for the markets and home loan rates?

5 Ways to Get Out of Debt Faster

Making smart choices with your money is always a good idea, but it's especially important if you are working to become debt free. Check out this video from www.Kiplinger.com for 5 ways to get out of debt faster.

"IF WE HAD NO WINTER...THE SPRING WOULD NOT BE SO PLEASANT."

17th-Century poet Anne Bradstreet's words ring true not only for the seasons, but also for last week's Retail Sales numbers. Just days before Sunday's "spring forward" into Daylight Savings Time, the retail sector looked to be unfreezing and showing at least a little spring in its step.

5 Careers You May Not Have Considered...But Perhaps Should!

In the wake of last week's employment news, now is an ideal time to take a look at careers that are expected to grow in the coming months and years. Recently, US News & World Report released the results of its study on the Best Careers in 2010. The good news is there are a lot of jobs that are on the rise - including a number of careers that many people may not have considered.

If you or someone you know is looking to make a career move in today's challenging work environment, here are 5 
careers to consider.

"WORKIN' NINE TO FIVE - WHAT A WAY TO MAKE A LIVIN'..." Dolly Parton.

...But full time employment is nothing to gripe about these days - last week's Jobs Report showed that there are millions of people who would love to be working full time...or even working at all. The labor market continues to struggle, though it has shown improvement from its worst levels.

"LIKE SLUGGISH WATERS THROUGH A MARSH..."

"LIKE SLUGGISH WATERS THROUGH A MARSH..." The poet Sir Walter Scott wasn't talking about the economic recovery, but his words paint a pretty vivid picture...and after last week's economic reports, perhaps a pretty accurate one on the state of the recovery.