New unemployment numbers issued by the Federal government on Wednesday show a slowing in new jobless claim applications. Initial claims for the week ending Nov. 21st were a seasonally adjusted 466,000, down from a revised 501,000 in the prior week. This is the lowest level in more than a year.

At least for the moment, homebuyers across the country appear to be in a state (perhaps even a nation) of euphoria. Average numbers of homes sold across every region of the United States leaped by more than 20% over last year. They also moved up more than 10% over last month’s numbers of homes sold, although average sale prices of homes dropped by 7%, to a median figure of just under $174,000.

The majority (84%) of long-term care insurance policies are now purchased prior to retirement age. More than half (52%) select options that significantly reduce the cost according to a study just published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.

Toyota has announced the recall of 110,000 of its Toyota Tundra pick up trucks in the United States. Concerns over corrosion on the vehicle's frame prompted Toyota to issue a statement warning owners in cold areas that road salt could corrode parts of the frame, causing the spare wheel to come loose and damage to brake lines.

Swedish luxury car firm, Koenigsegg, pulled out of discussions with General Motors Tuesday to purchase the Saab unit. The loss of buyer interest could result in the end of the Saab brand.

Black Friday is the biggest retail shopping day of the year, and that means Black Friday Deals, Black Friday Ads, and Black Friday doorbusters are all the rage. However, if you want to shop via the comfort of your home, using your PC, it's Cyber Monday 2009 Deals that you care about, not Black Friday deals.

The housing crisis isn't over yet. Nearly one in every four mortgages are upside down, meaning homeowners owe more money than their home is worth, according to a report released Tuesday.

India by Design - The Pursuit of Luxury and Fashion unveils this culturally complex and dynamic market via a series of interviews with Luxury and Fashion Experts both in India and in Europe. With a view of the "New India," it concentrates on the global Luxury & Fashion Brands emerging market in India with explanations on the country's fashion and luxury heritage from the past and bringing it into the present and future in a new and uniquely Indian way.

Black Friday is nearly upon holiday shoppers. As the Friday after Thanksgiving, Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year for brick-and-mortar retailers. Many of the Black Friday deals at Sears, Wal-Mart, Target, and others are limited in number, and the crowds are immense. How can you survive?

Black Friday approaches, and Wal-Mart is prepared. Not only, however, is Wal-Mart prepared with ads and deals, but Wal-Mart is prepared with better security after last year's trampling death.

While the existing home sales numbers in October of 2009 jumped nearly 10.1 percent, which was above expectations, there is some good news in the commercial property industry as well. The number of transactions in commercial real estate are up by just under 1% for the third quarter, which is the first such rise seen in the last two years. Despite that optimistic note, commercial sales are still more than 11% off their numbers from 2008.

Sometimes, being in first place is not a badge of honor. Take Florida, for example, which currently holds the dubious distinction of being first in the nation in foreclosures.