Wednesday, September 19, 2012

TheStreet: Netflix, Retirement, 10 DIY Projects - DailyFreeman.com

Here are some of the stories making news in today?s report from The Street, a leading financial news and information site:

Netflix Should Raise Prices Again

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Netflix (NFLX) has a problem.

After a disastrous 2011 and expected sour start to 2012, the company appears to have found a content strategy that can deliver value not only to consumers, but media programmers.

In late July, with the stock priced around where it is now, I made my moderately bullish case in Prepare to Buy Netflix Before It Rises From the Dead.

The keyword there: Prepare.

To read the story, click here: http://ow.ly/dPe2Q

More Young People May Enjoy Secure Retirements

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- According to a variety of polls, many young people are glum about their retirement prospects. The pessimists fear their savings will be inadequate to cover living costs. Some members of the younger generation worry that Social Security will disappear.

In fact, the outlook may not be so bleak. In recent years, more people have begun saving. After facing pressure during the financial crisis, the Social Security program has rebounded and remains on solid footing. Continued...

The improvement in savings patterns is particularly noteworthy. According to a survey by TD Ameritrade, young people are proving to be better savers than their parents. While 46% of people aged 48 to 66 have regular savings plans, the figure is nearly 60% for those aged 23 to 47.

To read the story, click here: http://ow.ly/dPea0

10 DIY Projects for Empty Nesters

NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Sending your kids off to college is a bittersweet moment: You're excited they're about to embark on a great journey, but you're sad to see them leave the house. While they'll be home for the major holidays and during the summer, your household undoubtedly changes as you're now considered an "empty nester."

Parents may decide to sell the house and downsize after the kids leave for college or take the time to focus on some home improvements. Regardless of your choice, taking on a few do-it-yourself projects to spruce up the home and add value is a wise idea whether you plan to sell or stay in the home.

MainStreet asked the design pros to weigh in on 10 DIY projects for empty nesters.

To read the story, click here: http://ow.ly/dPeef

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Source: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/09/19/news/doc5059b460dc515049935128.txt

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