Feed Editor 1 Mar 2006 15:00:00 GMT Learn how to stretch your dollar with tips from our Money News feed. http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov en-us rebecca.fulcher@gsa.gov http://statse.webtrendslive.com/dcs8ns95v100000s1gf184kpd_8g5s/njs.gif?dcssip=pueblo.gsa.gov&dcsuri=/rss&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Money+News+From+Pueblo&WT.ti=Money+News+From+Pueblo http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/rss/money.xml Experts estimate that billions of dollars have been lost as the result of fake check scams. Scams involving fake checks come in many different forms and can be very hard to identify as the printing technology used by scammers improves. 2 Jul 2009 18:34:12 GMT http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/scams/sc17392.htm 7A9B92CB-4F03-4064-86E6-BE1C897294CE Investing sounds intimidating, but a little knowledge can go a long way. If you're building a portfolio for the first time, set up a strong foundation with some common types of investments. 29 Jun 2009 17:52:15 GMT http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/newsnotes/nn17305.htm 987DEB8A-985D-43E2-BC2D-EEC95997DF86 The jobless economy is taking a toll on a growing number of college grads who are behind on their student loans. Nearly 7 percent of student loans for fiscal year 2007 are expected to default, involving more than 231,000 borrowers, according to the U.S. Department of Education. 24 Jun 2009 20:03:07 GMT http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/newsnotes/nn17244.htm 01914271-F4F9-44DD-BF24-0BCE43B5449A Earlier this year, the stock market fell to a 12-year low, losing 54 percent of its peak value and taking a vast chunk of ordinary Americans' wealth with it. In the wake of such big losses, many investors are looking for someone to hold accountable. That has placed financial advisers under the microscope. 11 Jun 2009 19:50:35 GMT http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/newsnotes/nn17204.htm {36308607-f4dd-e21d-8d96-4c70fed9218d} With summer on the way, hotter days and vacation road trips are coming up fast. Because the costs of cooling your home and filling up your car can add up, the Federal Trade Commission is offering tips to save you money. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:50:56 GMT http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/newsnotes/nn17199.htm {ea592f37-b0b2-be02-84b5-a017f42fbce0} With historically low rates, many homeowners are watching closely for the right time to refinance their mortgages. Those with good credit may well recall being showered with praise by a mortgage broker during the initial purchase for that solid credit score.That was then. This is now. 11 Jun 2009 19:51:28 GMT http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/newsnotes/nn17206.htm {c9dba64c-f971-dc70-41c1-959ba97db1a6}