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The Federal Open Market Committee meets today in Washington D.C. The FOMC is a special group within the Federal Reserve, led by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, and consisting of 12 members. The FOMC's official schedule calls for 8 meetings annually at which it reviews the nation's economic and financi...

The calendar has turned March in Massapequa and Amityville, Long Island, NY and warmer weather is around the corner. Get ready for Spring Cleaning Season. For households in which Spring Cleaning is an annual ritual, this helpful checklist from MarthaStewart.com makes sure no job gets left behind....

It's that time of year again...registration begins for the little people of Amityville, NY schools.   Dates & Times: April 4 & 5, 2011 from 9:30 am-3:00pm                         April 4, 2011 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm   Children eligible for Pre-Kindergarten must be four years old on or before Decemb...

FHA Streamline Refinance guidelines are changing. For the better. In an effort to improve its loan portfolio, the FHA is loosening approval standards on its popular refinance program, rendering large groups of homeowners suddenly FHA Streamline-eligible. Now, that may seem counter-intuitive — low...

Beginning April 1, 2011, Fannie Mae is increasing its loan-level pricing adjustments. Conforming mortgage applicants in New York should plan for higher loan costs in the months ahead. If you've never heard of loan-level pricing adjustments, you're not alone; they're an obscure mortgage pricing me...

April 15 is the traditional due date for federal income taxes. It’s a deadline so ingrained in the American psyche that the April 15 calendar date is often called, simply, “Tax Day”. In 2011, however, federal taxes aren’t due April 15. They’re due April 18. It’s because of a combination of holida...

Home affordability reached an all-time high in 2010′s last quarter. Unfortunately for home buyers in New York , it’s been a different story since, however. As mortgage rates cratered, and with home values soft, the Home Opportunity Index reached its highest level in 20 years. The index is publish...

Despite inflation rising around the world, the global economy will continue to recover and growth will continue to expand. Consumer confidence has picked up, hitting the highest level since February 2008. With continued confidence as the economy picks up speed, housing may begin to show signs of ...

It's a shame when you pull your favorite shirt out of your wardrobe and discover it's beginning to pull. You can prolong the lifespan of your clothing, however, by shopping smart and taking good care of the items already in your closet. The first step in making sure you get your money's worth for...

As the weather starts to warm up enough to open the windows and let the fresh air and sunlight in, it's time to start thinking about spring cleaning. Clearing out the closets and dusting the baseboards are great ways to reduce physical clutter as well as mental, as you pack away the heavy winter ...