Grecian Financial Troubles Continue to Impact U.S. Markets – Market Update
Greece is in the hot seat again, as negotiations between the European country and its private creditors have come to a halt. According to reports, Greece's leading political forces missed responding to a deadline that would enforce demands for harsher measures to be implemented. Wall Street is growing familiar with financial woes abroad, thus mortgage-backed securities are up slightly again this morning. Up next in this week's economic release schedule is today's 1 PM auction of $32 billion in 3-year notes.

7 Ways to Entertain Your Pet While You’re Away
Have you ever come home to find your favorite shoe chewed to smithereens? Here are a handful of ways to keep your pets busy and mischief-free while you are away.

Top 10 Reasons Michigan is a Land of Opportunity
Michigan’s economy is growing, second fastest in the nation. There are not many states where you can live, raise a family and build a business as easily and comfortably as you can in Michigan. Below are just 10 reasons why Michigan is a Land of Opportunity.

30-Year Bond and 10-Year Yield Remain Stagnant – Market Update
It's a slow day in the market this morning, as numbers remain stagnant, and there are no scheduled economic releases on deck. The 30-year bond is finally holding steady after a three-day climb of 18 basis points, while the consistent 10-year yield makes its mark at 1.93%. As the European debt crisis rolls on, Greece is still facing pressure from international leaders to make necessary decisions to avoid financial failure.

President Obama Proposes Jobs Plan for Veterans
Today, President Obama revealed details surrounding a new $5 billion veterans jobs proposal called the Veterans Jobs Corp Initiative.

8 Top Websites for Home Buyers
As you start looking for a new home, you definitely need all the advice and help you can get. It’s true that your real estate agent will give you plenty of information about homes and neighborhoods you’re interested in, but some people still like to do research on their own – but where do you start? Here are some sites that will help home buyers make a more educated purchase.

CNN Money: January Employment Up, Unemployment Down
Since October of last year, American employers have increased their hiring for the fifth month in a row. Read on to get some key takeaways from the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report.

Student Mentoring at Chrysler Elementary – Week 5
Another week at old Chrysler Elementary. Another week of helping my little friend with his ABCs and numbers. Another week of loud voices. Very loud voices.

Unemployment Rate Drops to Three-Year Low
I walked into the office this morning to some extremely positive economic news that I have to share with you – that is if you haven’t watched the news yet today, been on Twitter, or perused some finance websites out there. The unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent.

Beware a Bad Income Tax Preparer – It Will Cost You Dearly!
Very valuable article the other day in The Detroit News about the importance of choosing a good income tax preparer. Or, should I say, the importance of NOT choosing a bad one.