Last week broker/dealer MF global was downgraded by Moody’s Investors Services and promptly declared bankruptcy this past Monday.  MF Global’s sources of funding dried up like a kitchen sponge left in the sun, which stemmed from a loss of confidence mainly attributable to a sizable $6bn+ European sovereign (PIIGS countries) debt book.  In addition, according to the company’s second quarter 2011 financials the firm had total asset of $45.9B and equity …Read more…
Recently I sat down to think of possible improvements that I can make that will enhance the performance of my retirement investment portfolio. Like most people, I have significant exposure to the greater U.S. equity markets with approximately 45% of my portfolio invested in large capitalization equities, which are components of the S&P 500 Index. The S&P 500 Index tracks the combined performance of …Read more…
When considering potential improvements to your home, owners must look at several important factors. As with any project, proper planning is required to ensure success. Start by asking yourself and/or your significant other these key questions: What are your goals for the project(s)? Whether it is more space, increased function, updating, or energy efficiency, defining the project goals helps to avoid “project scope creep”, e.g. The contractor says “While you’re at it …Read more…
Since the adoption of the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan just over ten years ago, a number of major government initiatives have sent the message that real estate development in the Garden State will largely take place in already established cites and towns, rather than in the remaining fields, farms and forests in the most densely populated state. A quick review of these multifaceted efforts …Read more…
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