Tag Archives: interest rates
Ask Stacy: Why Are Stocks Tanking and What Should I Do?
Aug 09, 2011 - Stocks are crashing, gold is skyrocketing, and U.S. debt is downgraded. Is this the big one?
10 Credit Card Predictions for 2011
Dec 16, 2010 - Last year, who would have predicted credit card use would drop and debit card use would rise? Well, we did, actually. So here are predictions for next year.
Ask Stacy: Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
Nov 05, 2010 - While deciding whether to refinance your mortgage may seem mysterious, when you boil it down, it's just simple math.
Viewer Question: Can I Earn 5% and Stay Safe?
Feb 02, 2010 - It's a question I've been hearing for 30 years: Can I earn more than risk-free investments are paying... without taking any risk or tying my money up?
2010 Inflation Predictions
Jan 08, 2010 - What's it going to cost to gas up the car this year? How about health insurance? And are college costs going up? Let's find out.
2010 Predictions from Wall Street and Main Street: Stocks, Housing and Oil
Jan 05, 2010 - Every year we sit down with the chief economist from Standard & Poors, and interview people like you, to get predictions from the year ahead. Here's what we heard in 2009, as well as their predictions for 2010.
Facing Foreclosure? Turn The Tables On Your Bank
Jul 20, 2009 - With more and more homeowners falling behind on their mortgages, many are seeking help in unconventional ways.
3 Mortgage Rescue Rip-off Tip-Offs
May 18, 2009 - With thousands of Americans now scrambling for a mortgage modification to forestall foreclosure, the scam artists are coming out of the woodwork. But avoiding a rip-off is easy... if you know what to look for.
Mortgage Help: To Pay or Not to Pay?
May 15, 2009 - If you're one of the millions of Americans who needs mortgage help, the good news is that there's plenty out there. The bad news is getting the right help isn't easy.
Do-It-Yourself Mortgage Modification
May 13, 2009 - When it comes to avoiding foreclosure, there's never been more help available... or more confusion finding it. Should you simply go it alone?
Wall St vs Main St: Economic Predictions for 2009
Jan 05, 2009 - Comparing 2009 economic predictions on the stock market, price of oil, and housing market from an expert on Wall Street and people on Main Street.
Wall St vs Main St: Who was right in 2008?
Jan 02, 2009 - Every year experts predict what’s going to happen in the year ahead, including things that will affect your money. Last year money reporter Stacy Johnson talked to one of Wall Street's top economists, as well as people just like you. Now it's time to see who was smarter.
Finding The Illusive 8% Savings Rate
Oct 09, 2008 - Viewer question: Stacy, I enjoy your tips, sometimes, but--really where have you been getting the 8% you are always mentioning where to stash the savings from manicure & dinner out?????
2008 Predictions
Jun 25, 2008 - Do you think you know what's going to happen to interest rates, the economy and the stock market this year? Compare your guesses to those of the experts.
Homes: Should You Rent or Buy?
Jun 12, 2008 - Owning your own home: an idea so popular it's known as the American Dream. But as prices fall and foreclosures rise, for many it's become a nightmare instead. How do you know whether renting or owning is the way to go?
