Business & financial news headlines, latest market updates, breaking news on the economy, real estate and personal finance- msnbc.com

 

Business & financial news headlines, latest market updates, breaking news on the economy, real estate and personal finance- msnbc.com

The world’s worst credit cards – MSN Money

 

The world’s worst credit cards – MSN Money

A Wedding Dress for Thousands Less – ABC News

June is the time for weddings–so this article timely. Note that this writer herself bought her own wedding gown (and ivory bridesmaid dress) at the Salvation Army for $6.

 

A Wedding Dress for Thousands Less – ABC News

Romance novels thriving in tough economic times – The Macomb Daily Life: Breaking news coverage for Macomb County, Michigan

 

Romance novels thriving in tough economic times – The Macomb Daily Life: Breaking news coverage for Macomb County, Michigan

Salvation Army Memorial Day Sale

Fpr those of us who live in the Metro Detroit area, remember that the Salvation Army is having a half-off clothing sale on Memorial Day.

www.SalArmyThrift.com

Get Smart About Credit seminar

Young people and credit often seem not to go together too well. That’s why Fifth Third Bank is hosting a Get Smart About Credit free seminar at the Troy Public Library at 510 W. Big Beaver Road. The seminar will be this Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The seminar teaches about the smart use of credit and finances.

To register, call 240-524-3542.

Free Lawn Care Seminar

Want to help your lawn…and the environment? Then go to the free Do it Yourself H20 Friendly Lawn Care workshop.

The workshop will be held at Fire Station #5, 43800 Elizabeth in Clinton Township.

Retirees Get Free Eye Disease Exams

The Coburn-Kleinfeldt Eye Clinic will be offering these free exams to test glaucoma and other diseases this Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The clinic is in Livonia at 33400 W. Six Mile Road.

For more information, call 734-421-2020

Reducing Financial Stress

There’s a free seminar about managing expensies and money, as well as working with your creditors. It’s being put on by National City Bank, GreenPath Debt Solutions and The Troy Community Coalition.

It’ll be held Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. at The Troy School District Services Center Board Room, 4420 Livernois.

To RSVP, call 248-823-5088 by May 26.

Houses and House Repairs for Zero Interest

Wanna buy a house?
Now is the time to buy house, with real estate prices dwindling and mortgage rates going down, so what are you waiting for?

If you’re a first time homebuyer, check out the free seminar about how Oakland County stimulus funds can help you buy and repair a house—at zero interest!

The seminar will be held 7 pm. Tuesday at Nextpointe Real Estate Services, 100 W. Big Beaver in Troy.

Although it’s free, you need to RSVP by calling Jaye Simpson at 248-495-5644.