Today's Interest Rates and Financial Advice:

Financial Advice

• Leasing promotes illusion, not reality, of wealth

  If you're out to build real financial security, you've got to view leases as a clever financing plan that automakers often use to move high-end cars and trucks that ultimately claim a bigger, never-ending piece of your paycheck.

  January 31st 2015

• You've got to shop around for a home loan...Stop messing with your retirement savings...Fed tiptoes toward higher interest rates...And more

  Here's the column that gives savvy savers lots of provocative news and information to use and discuss on the road to financial security.

  January 30th 2015

• How much house can you afford?

  You don't want to be house poor, saddled with mortgage payments that gobble up too much of your paycheck. Here's how to find the price range that's right for you.

  January 28th 2015

• 10 smart moves for buying a used car

  We can help you avoid all of the nasty surprises in the preowned market and find an affordable, reliable ride.

  January 27th 2015

• Become a smarter investor in your retirement plan

  If you really want a fighting chance at a secure retirement, you're going to have to become a smart investor. That means mastering a few key concepts that ensure you make the most of your 401(k) plan at work.

  January 26th 2015

• 4 smart moves to challenge a home appraisal

  A low home appraisal causes a home sale to fall through about 9% of the time. Be smart about challenging an appraisal you think misses the mark.

  January 25th 2015