Mortgages remain affordable with rates only slightly higher than spring's record lows
How to land the best loan
Refinancing in a recession
10 smart moves for buying a foreclosure
PMI is tougher to get, costs more
VA loans: The best mortgages around
How much house can you afford?
Be prepared with the right down payment
How to find the best real estate agent
FHA loans great for buying, refinancing
The ABCs of Obama's anti-foreclosure plan
How to take advantage of a short sale
State programs can help you buy a home
How to save on closing costs
10 questions your GFE should answer
Make the most of foreclosure tours
8 smart moves to get the best deal
How to avoid buying a problem condo
Rent-to-buy is a marketing gimmick
Preapproval is a great first step
What to expect on the application
Make sure you have the paperwork
Lots of insurance is part of the deal
State programs for home buyers
Don't opt for optional life insurance
40- and 50-year loans don't make sense
How the Home Affordable Refinance program works
How the Home Affordable Modification program works
Fannie Mae offers borrowers option to foreclosure
Fannie Mae seeks $15 bln in US aid after 3Q loss
Home equity lines of credit cost most borrowers 5% or less
How to lower your heating bills
The 7 biggest remodeling mistakes
Should you pay extra on your mortgage?
How to retire without a mortgage
10 smart, low-cost home improvements
It's time to challenge your assessment
3 free ways to pay your mortgage faster
How to cut your cost of living
The 10 most valuable home improvements
Turn a condo into cheap college housing
4 ways insurers cut your coverage
Home equity lines of credit are still a good choice for college bills
Special loans can help after a disaster
How to avoid predatory lenders
The 4 financial benefits of vacation homes
How to price a home -- and sell it now
How to dress up your home for a faster sale
Inducements can help you sell a home
Seller financing can be an advantage
How to rent your hard-to-sell home
4 things you must do before renting
Flooding isn't covered by regular insurance
7 smart moves to improve your credit score
How to avoid foreclosure
Where to find the best secured credit card
How to get debt collectors off your back
How to do a short sale
Where to get cash right now
Credit cards settling more debts
How to land a job despite bad credit
Is bankruptcy right for you?
When to walk away from your home
How to get out of universal default
10 steps to a graceful exit
Can bankruptcy save you from foreclosure?
10 states have foreclosure prevention programs
How to spot, and ditch, bad credit counselors
How to negotiate with your mortgage lender
What to do when debt collectors cross the line
10 things debt collectors can't do
4 ways to prepare for a financial emergency
What goes into your credit score?
Dealing with Tax Debt: How to dispute incorrect tax bills
Dealing with Tax Debt: What to do if you've ignored a bill from the IRS
Dealing with Tax Debt: How to negotiate a payment plan
Microloans are a new way to borrow
5 smart moves to find and profit from the top-paying CDs
Where to stash your cash
How to find a great checking account
What to do with $1,000 right now
8 smart moves to recoup your losses
7 simple rules for a successful 401(k)
Roll your 401(k) into a new retirement plan
How to survive a bad economy
Earn the most with high-yield checking
Reverse mortgages can bolster your retirement income
5 lessons to learn from Bernie Madoff
Spend less. Save more. Get out of debt.
A budget can help you spend more wisely
Get ready to rebuild your retirement savings
What to do when your bank goes bust
5 smart ideas for your high school graduation checks
How to spend your college graduation checks
Interest rates fall to record lows for most car loans and credit is easier to obtain
How to get the best deal on a new car
How to buy a great used car or truck
0% financing is the best discount
How to escape a costly car lease
The best small SUVs are fun and affordable
Car prices are up despite recession
Drive home one of the best hybrids
The best full-size pickups haul a lot for less
Save big bucks with car sharing
5 gotta-have safety features
Is it time to sell your car?
How safe is safe enough?
The best new and used cars for teens
The best new cars for teens
The best used cars for teens
6 reasons to avoid extra-long auto loans
Here's where to find all the deals
Lease or buy? 5 questions can help you decide
How to find the best lease
7 smart moves to curb your credit card spending
Get a good credit card for college students
7 reasons not to buy payment protection
Forced arbitration on the way out
How credit cards use data profiling
The Big Switch: Fixed to variable rates
The best cards for balance transfers
Manage your credit cards like a pro
ABCs of prepaid debit cards
7 things to look for in the fine print
Reward yourself with a top rewards card
Stop unwanted credit card applications
The best credit cards for teens
7 reasons to resist come-ons for store cards
Get the most out of gift cards
The smart owner's guide to debit cards
Where to find the best secured credit cards
Walmart has the best prepaid debit card
Protect yourself from identity theft
How to pay off credit card debt
How to avoid foreclosure
Buy foreclosures through agents, not auctions
Refinance if you can save a point of interest
Condos can require big down payments
Shop around for the best deal
Check your credit reports before applying
House hunt with a buyer's agent
Paying points can lower your mortgage rate
Have enough cash to avoid a crisis
New rules should stop nasty surprises
Homes becoming more affordable
Couple's lowest credit score counts most
Decide what to spend before looking
Refinance before retiring
Mortgage fees go up
Jumbo loan limits raised again
Shopping for a loan won't hurt credit scores
Interest gobbles up most of your payment
Be cautious when comparing APRs
Foreclosure tours make sense
Don't let lenders sell your information
PMI tax deduction good through 2010
Determine a home's walkability before you buy
Refinance if you can shave a point off your loan
A short sale is better than foreclosure
Lower the payments on your student loans
Condo associations can foreclose, too
Second home sales fell 30.8% in 2008
Are extra mortgage payments wise?
Boats, RVs, travel trailers a tax break
Don't intentionally default for a cheaper loan
5 ways to cut monthly expenses
Pay a buyer's closing costs
Never borrow through a contractor
Reverse mortgages continue to grow in popularity
Don't obsess over online appraisals
Spend less on hot water
Get help with your heating bills
Start using compact fluorescent light bulbs
Invite a friend to critique your home
Know how much a calamity will cost
Watch out for predatory lenders
Check your flood risk
Get your FICO credit score, not a substitute
How to get free credit reports
Own up to bad credit when job hunting
Where to find a good credit counselor
Repay back taxes first
Free videos give sound legal advice
Your state can help you battle insurers
Credit repair companies are a rip-off
More employers checking credit histories
Medical bills cause 62% of all bankruptcies
Debt collectors continue to break the law
Credit counselors can help with bigger debts
Citigroup allows jobless to skip payments
Free credit reports are rarely free
Credit unions can help in a cash crunch
Defaults, foreclosures soar to record high
Pay your bills to boost your credit score
Pay your bills. Forget the payday loan
Look for alternatives to payday loans
Don't risk your ride with an auto title loan
Roth 401(k)s work best for young workers
You can change 529 plan investments twice in 2009
Buy government bonds right from the Treasury
Avoid insurance agents touting great CDs
Now's the time to convert your IRA
No mandatory withdrawals for 2009
Get a more accurate estimate of college costs
Try a high-tech twist to old-fashioned saving
How to make your retirement savings last
How to tell one type of annuity from another
Boomers' wealth falls around 40%
Don't lose your home and retirement
Use a Roth IRA for your rainy-day fund
A reverse mortgage could work for you
Buy shares directly from the company
Cut your cell phone bill
Plan for health insurance before you retire
Be smart about "personal bankers"
Make a donation to ModestNeeds.Org
Cut your commuting costs
Get used vehicles inspected before you buy
Be a joint applicant, not a cosigner
Ditch GM's 60-day deal -- take the rebate
Know how much it's worth before you buy
Late pays drop credit score 100 points
Share instead of own
An easy way to estimate monthly payments
8 ways to save gas
Salespeople feast on unprepared buyers
Avoid finance charge markups
Know how much you can afford to spend
Take a down payment with you
Use the cheapest possible gas
Take a pass on extended warranties
Get a 'simple' not an 'add-on' loan
Get back to basics with a cheap card
Don't settle for a substitute for your FICO credit score
How to get free credit reports
The push is on for premium credit cards
A good credit counselor can help
First consumer-friendly rules now in effect
Pay late, lose your reward points and miles
Avoid arbitration if you possibly can
Pay off your credit card debt with 0% interest
Watch out for annual fees on more cards
Store credit cards have high rates
Barclays Black Card is pricey newcomer
Credit cards are slashing credit limits
Don't borrow cash from credit cards
Get your Social Security benefits on a debit card
Know your balance
The best credit cards for teens
Ditch fees on foreign purchases with Capital One
Spend more than 2 seconds on the fine print
Watch out for hospitals' "interest-free" payment plans
Start paying off your credit card debt
Missing card? Freeze your credit history
Use college jobs for everyday expenses
Don't use debit cards for travel
Carry only one or two credit cards
Find the best secured credit cards
Stop unwanted credit card applications
Don't get hooked by a crook
Fight higher interest rates
Take a pass on identity theft insurance
Avoid paying your taxes with credit cards
Stop fraudulent credit card charges
Get cash from stores
Never pay a fee at your own bank's ATMs
Sign for debit card purchases
Get money for your gift cards
Fannie Mae seeks $15 billion more in aid
Mortgage rates unchanged in weekly survey
Fannie Mae offers option to foreclosure
Fed pledges to keep rates at record lows
More walk away from homes, mortgages
Buyers rush to beat tax credit deadline
Second lenders seek cash in short sales
Genworth eases down payment rules
Family buys home with stimulus help
Consumers catching up on debt payments
Americans still gloomy on economy
Record NYC real estate deal flops
Florida's down payment help isn't helping
New rules may make short sales easier
Dodd wants to extend, expand tax credit
New appraisal rules criticized
California tightens lending rules
Tax credit propels home sales
Seniors drive California home sales
Borrowers struggle to win modifications
Be wary of fraudulent reverse mortgages
Home equity rates fall this week
More walk away from homes, mortgages
Florida county battles foreclosure blight
Families face ruin from Chinese drywall
Make your house shine for an appraisal
New rules may make short sales easier
New appraisal rules questioned
Minorities hit hard by loan problems
Life after the housing bubble
Senior communities thrive
Homeowners ponder whether to stay or walk
Homeowners insurance is costing more
Fannie Mae to rent repossessed homes
Foreclosures rise in Chicago suburbs
More walk away from homes, mortgages
Second lenders seek cash in short sales
Regulators try to speed up modifications
Consumers paying off their debts
Students will have some debt forgiven
California targets mortgage-relief fraud
Parents of 3 soldiers struggle to keep home
New rules may make short sales easier
Foreclosures fall by 30% in Mass.
Closing short sales takes patience
Florida sues debt reduction firms
Business booming at debt collectors
Ruling could undo Mass. foreclosures
Housing counselors are on front line
California bans up-front fees
S. Floridians struggle with modifications
Life after the housing bubble
Bank of America trails in loan help
Homeowners ponder whether to stay or walk
Help hired to process loan modifications
Wells Fargo halts Atlanta foreclosures
Fed holds interest rates at record lows
Most CD rates slide in weekly survey
Seniors can skip IRA withdrawals this year
Top 36-month CD rates hold at 3%
Congress prepares to curb overdraft fees
Buying mutual funds now can be taxing
Reforms won't lead to more bailouts
Online programs make budgeting easy
Avoid fraudulent and deceptive checks
TotalBank still leads 3-month CD rates
Top 12-month CD rates rebound to 2.25%
Time to opt out of overdraft protection
H&R Block switches special to 3-month CDs
It's not too late for some good tax breaks
ING Direct joins leaders in 1-Year CD rates
Earn 2.25% with the best savings account
Best 24-month CD rates hold at 2.50% APY
Top 6-month CD still paying 2.0%
Toyota criticized for blaming floor mats
Auto loan rates continue to fall
Clunker pickups traded for new pickups
Chrysler will revamp Dodge cars
Auto sales starting to stabilize
Toyota says floor mats the only problem
Ford announces surprising $1 billion profit
Review: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is a treat
GM extends refund program until January
Ford's quality cited as 'world class'
Consumer Reports: Most, worst reliable
Treasury, GMAC in talks for more aid
Fisker to build hybrids at idled GM plant
How to cut your auto insurance premiums
Dealers running low on new and used cars
Auto task force stunned by woes at GM
Review: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid impresses
Review: Lexus HS 250h falls short
New-car buyers paying 2% more this year
Gas is cheaper, but hybrids still popular
Saturn's demise ends quirky brand
New Volvos are in the works
GM names new head of sales
More jobs to be cut at GM
House votes to accelerate credit card rules
Put it on layaway for Christmas
Make purchases pay off this holiday season
Cards still using soon-to-be banned policies
$5 billion worth of gift cards never used
Opt out of BofA overdraft protection
More changes hit credit card customers
What makes a mortgage loan a jumbo loan?
Should we pay the bank forbearance money without the promise of a mortgage modification?
Will I need private mortgage insurance under the government's refinance program?
Can I get preapproved for a mortgage with a low credit score?
Can refinance when I'm upside down on my mortgage?
What does getting preapproved for a mortgage actually mean?
If interest rates fall significantly after I've locked in, can I renegotiate the rate?
Why do I have to pay mortgage insurance on an FHA loan if I refinance less than 78% of the appraised value?
Are interest rates on VA loans lower than the national average?
How do I get money to remodel when I buy a house?
Can my ex-fiance just take his name off our mortgage?
How much could I save paying off my mortgage in 15 rather than 30 years?
Can we fire our real estate agent?
How can I get a vacant house inspected without asking my agent for a recommendation?
Is it an offense to buy a less expensive house and then short sale or foreclose the current one?
Can you be considered a first-time home buyer if you've owned a home before?
Can I cosign for my father's refinancing without putting my name on the title?
Should I pursue a 'rent-to-buy' deal?
Where does the money go if I pay extra on my mortgage?
Can my dad cosign my mortgage if he doesn't live in the house?
Are FHA loans only for people with bad credit?
How can I figure out what price home I can afford to buy?
Should I get preapproved by more than one mortgage lender?
Can my husband apply for a mortgage on his own so my student loans won't be considered?
What is the overall concept of a home loan?
Is it harder to qualify for a mortgage with multiple cosigners?
What are annual percentage rates on mortgages?
If I pay off my house in 10 years, will I still have to pay 30 years' worth of finance charges?
I owe $109,000 on my mortgage, but my house is only worth $80,000. Can I sell it?
How do I split a mortgage between myself and another individual?
Can we build and finance a new home with one loan?
Do capital gains tax rules apply to a deed transfer of a home?
How much will my brother and I have to pay in capital gains from the sale of our mom's house?
Will making 14 payments in 12 months cut the term of my mortgage in half?
Should I pay off my 6.5% equity loan with my adjustable-rate credit line?
Can I add my home equity loan balance to my mortgage without refinancing?
How much will I save by making two half-payments on my mortgage a month?
Is it hard to get your name removed from a jointly held mortgage?
Should we refinance two mortgages into a single loan?
Should I finance college costs with a home equity line of credit or loan?
I own a home free and clear but want to pay off debt. What do you recommend?
Should I use a fake pay stub to apply for a home equity loan?
Is $50,000 too much to spend on a kitchen renovation?
Should I pay off my house early or invest the money?
Can I buy another house if my name remains on the mortgage of my ex-wife's home?
How much capital gains tax must I pay if I sell my house?
Will my friend have to pay a capital gains tax when he sells a tract of land?
Should I pay down my mortgage with money from my retirement account?
Do I have to pay my broker a fee if I back out of a refinancing?
Can I repay one-sixth of a $300,000 mortgage to lower the monthly payment?
What do I have to do to get full ownership of my house from my ex-wife?
Should I buy a rental house with a mortgage or a home equity loan on my current home?
Can I make two mortgage payments together and be one month ahead?
Is the interest on a home equity line of credit tax deductible?
Do you owe all the interest on a home equity loan even if you pay it off early?
Is private mortgage insurance meant to last the full term of the loan?
Is there a limit on how much interest I can deduct from my taxes?
What can we do when our bills are too high and a mortgage loan modification won't help?
Will banks pay homeowners to move out of a foreclosure?
How can I rebuild my credit without a cosigner?
Can collection agencies charge interest and fees on credit card debt they've purchased?
Will Obama's foreclosure prevention plan hold my mortgage payments to 31% or less of my gross income?
I can't sell my house and I can't afford the payments. Would a short sale work?
Can I temporarily stop making payments to companies and collection agencies until I'm more financially stable?
I make good money and want to buy a house, but I have a poor credit score and a bankruptcy. What are my options?
Do you have a sample letter for addressing "dings" in a credit report?
Does my spouse's financial information have to appear on my mortgage application?
Can I buy a $350,000-$450,000 house with a bad credit history?
Can I ask the credit bureau to remove charge-offs from my credit report?
Is an equity line of credit dischargeable under bankruptcy?
How long will it take for my two bankruptcies to fall off my credit reports?
With a low credit score, how can I get a $5,000 loan for a family emergency?
Can we include my fiance's income on a mortgage application but exclude his bad credit score, or should we get a cosigner?
Should I give up my dream of home ownership because of student loans, debt and my fiancee's bankruptcy?
With low credit scores, can we refinance to save our home or should we declare bankruptcy?
My credit score is only 600 and I'm self-employed, so I have a hard time proving my income. Does that mean I can't get an FHA loan?
What makes you start having bad credit?
Can we make more of our mortgage payments go toward the principal and less to interest?
Can a new collection agency scrap my repayment plan?
Can I demand disputed debts be removed from my credit history?
I'm upside down on my mortgage and can't afford the payments. What's the best option, foreclosure or bankruptcy?
Should I buy a computer with my secured credit card to rebuild my credit?
What can I do after losing $25,000 in an investment scam and falling into debt?
Will unpaid medical bills make it more difficult to get a mortgage?
How can I fix my credit after missing payments on my first credit card?
Is it possible to rebuild our credit after bankruptcy?
How can my son, who has less-than-perfect credit, get a credit card?
Should I buy my father's house to help him pay off his credit card bills?
How can I repay my growing debt to a payday loan company?
Is it true that debt will be erased from my credit report in 7 years?
Is there a way to avoid foreclosure by selling my house to a friend and buying it back?
Can I convert my traditional IRA to a Roth IRA and withdraw the money immediately?
What's the catch on ad promising high CD interest rate?
How safe is investing in CDs from offshore banks?
Are my trust and payable-on-death accounts totaling $400,000 federally insured?
Will a disability allow me to make an early withdrawal from my annuity without a penalty?
Will we have to pay the 10% penalty if we use money from our 401(k) as down payment for a house?
We have three CDs of no more than $100,000 each. Are we fully insured by the FDIC?
My tax adviser suggested putting my IRA into CDs or money market account. Can I lose money this way?
What's the best way to "park" six-figure savings?
Is there a big difference between accounts that compound interest daily and monthly?
Are IRA CDs and their rates different from regular CDs?
Is all of the money deposited in a bank federally insured?
Am I better off buying CDs in the names of my children?
Can I take money out of my IRA to make a down payment on a home?
How can I be sure a credit union or bank is legitimate and my money is safe?
What percentage of the interest I earn on my CDs will go to taxes?
Is it better to pay off a mortgage or invest savings for retirement?
How should a 23-year-old invest $110,000?
A broker is offering me a high CD rate. Is this a good deal?
Are credit union deposits federally insured like those in banks?
Is there a loophole that will help us avoid taxes when my husband retires and sells a big chunk of his stock?
Am I financially ready to take early retirement?
How do I calculate what a certificate of deposit will be worth at maturity?
Why put money into a high-yield savings account if I'm going to be taxed on all the interest I earn?
How can I find out how much my savings bonds are worth?
Does the interest earned on a CD need to be reported as income?
What's best for my IRA, an index fund or a lifecyle fund?
What's the incentive to deposit thousands of dollars in a money market account?
Would dad's signature help me get a loan despite my average credit rating?
How does gap insurance work if your vehicle is totaled?
Should I pay off my pricey auto loan early or keep paying to rebuild my credit?
Can I safely miss a month's payment on my new car?
Will lender allow a cosigner to be dropped after a few years?
Why am I being hit with $4,000 more interest near the end of my auto loan?
What's the difference between a simple interest and add-on loan?
How many times can I pay just the interest on my car loan instead of the full amount?
How difficult is it to pay off my car at the current Kelley BB value?
What's the best way to pay extra on my auto loan?
Why does the bank say I still owe more money on my car than I do?
Does my car need a tune-up?
How often should I change my oil? Every three months or every 3,000 miles?
Can I trade in a truck I still owe money on?
Should I give our car and truck back to the finance company because we can't make the payments?
If I'm leasing a car and I die, does my family have to make the payments?
Who is authorized to get payoffs on auto loans?
What's the difference between a cosigned and a joint auto loan?
When I'm looking at a car, how can I estimate the monthly payment?
Can I stop company from canceling my maxed-out credit card?
Why does my boyfriend's credit card balance keep going up?
Can credit card companies charge interest on balance transfer fees?
Can I avoid having the bank close my credit card account by doing it myself?
Can my credit card default rate really be 54%?
Are my dad's credit card companies closing his accounts because he's in his 70s?
How can I avoid a credit card service charge when I pay off my balance?
What can I do about a credit card that's charging 29% and won't negotiate a lower interest rate?
Should I do a cash-out refinance to pay off credit card debt?
How can I get credit card companies to lower my rate or waive charges?
Can my friend just stop paying her maxed-out credit card?
What can we do about a credit card that's charging us 38.21% interest?
How do I write a letter to a creditor to dispute a mistake on my credit report?
How can my son get a credit card with less-than-perfect credit?
Should I close a credit card account I'm paying off and no longer using?
Can I qualify for a credit card with a credit score under 600?
Will paying part or all of a charge-off help me get a mortgage?
Can you be cut off from using your credit cards if it's obvious you'll never be able to pay the debt?
Do my credit cards have the right to increase their interest rates if I default on my mortgage payments?
Will regularly opening and closing no-interest credit cards hurt my credit?
Will closing several credit cards with low credit limits negatively affect my credit score?
I have 9 credit cards with balances and want to raise my credit score. Should I get a secured credit card?
How can I become a cosigner on an established credit card to rebuild my own credit?
Will $2,500 in monthly credit card purchases make it harder for us to qualify for a mortgage?
Can a credit card company close my account if I have always paid on time?
What would improve my credit score the most, paying off a fixed-rate loan or a credit card?
Will using a bill consolidation loan to pay off my credit cards hurt my credit score?
Would it be wise for me to pay off my home equity loan with a credit card that has a fixed-rate of 4.99%?
Should I do a cash-out refinancing to pay off $70,000 in credit card debt?
Can my credit card charge interest if I pay it off before my next payment's due?
Is there a legal maximum interest rate that a credit card can charge?
How do I obtain a card with a low APR?
If my credit card issuer closed my account can I still transfer the balance?
If I voluntarily close my credit card does the interest I am being charged stop?
Will closing my high-fee secured credit card hurt my credit score?
How can I fix my credit after missing payments on my first credit card?
Should we use $10,000 to pay off our credit cards or add it to our down payment on a house?
Should you close credit card accounts you no longer use?
Where can I find help paying off $26,000 in bills?
Should I buy a computer with my secured credit card to rebuild my credit?
Can a bank change the payment terms on a closed credit card account?
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