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Mortgage Reform Needed Badly

on March 4, 2010

The nation’s housing crisis is crippling our economy. So, what’s the government going to do about it? One idea is to reform the mortgage process, eliminating the ‘bad brokers’ more interested in making a commission than a responsible loan.

Reappraising Appraisers

on March 4, 2010

Step one in fixing our mortgage system? Remove the temptation for appraisers to inflate home appraisals, typically used to allow lenders to lend too much and borrowers to borrow too much.

Eco-Friendly Interior Design

on March 4, 2010

When you decorate your home, you may not think about “going green” in the process… but maybe you should. These days, more interior designers say green designs not only look great, but just might make you FEEL great, too. And the best news? Its easier (and less expensive) than you might think.

How to Screw Up Your Savings

on December 19, 2011

If you’ve got a retirement plan at work, stocks, mutual funds or other types of investments, you’re already well on your way to savings-land. But, there are 5 common mistakes that will quickly steer you off track, definitely cost you money and potentially screw up your savings for good.

Selling Gold Jewelry By Mail

on May 3, 2010

If you watch a lot of late night television, you’ve seen the commercials for companies like Cash4Gold, GoldPaq, or GoldKit. But is selling your gold by mail a good idea?

Housing Futures Insure Home Buys

on March 4, 2010

Suppose that, two years ago, you bet $10,000 in the housing futures market that the value of Miami real estate would decline. Today, you’d have made about $145,000.

Grills Gone Wild: Buying a Grill

on November 7, 2012

July 4th is right around the corner, but if you’ve been thinking of purchasing a new grill for that holiday barbecue, you’re going to want to make sure your grill gives you everything you paid for. Just follow these simple grill buying tips, and you can’t go wrong.

Saving Money on Drugs

on November 5, 2019

Fact: Generic drugs can be identical to their more expensive, brand name alternatives… so why waste the extra cash? For many, a belief that “brand name” means “better” persists. But is that true? What, exactly, are we paying for?

The FTC Act

on November 7, 2012

If you’ve ever been nailed by a credit card late-payment fee, had your interest rate raised unfairly, or otherwise suffered at the hand of your credit card company, relief may be in store.

Making Money In Retirement

on May 3, 2010

Americans are living longer, healthier lives… and retirement ain’t what it used to be! In fact, many so-called seniors consider retirement an exciting opportunity to launch a new career.

Saving on Flowers

on May 3, 2010

Roses are the traditional Valentine’s Day gift: and one of the costliest. Money reporter Stacy Johnson found out why the price of a floral gift is so high… and ways to get the most bloom for your buck.

Automatic Bill Pay: Good Idea?

on December 19, 2011

Paying your bills online not only saves money, but trees, water and all kinds of other resources as well. But are they a good idea?

Formalizing Family Loans

on December 19, 2011

There are few people who haven’t considered a loan from a family member. But before you tread this potentially perilous path, consider getting some outside help.

Stopping Junk Mail

on March 4, 2010

Junk mail… it’s not only a pain, it can also be a source of temptation for those on a budget. If you’d like to start the year with a cleaner mailbox, here are some tips to help you do it.

Good Will Hunting

on March 4, 2010

Even if you don’t have money or you’re really young, you should still have a will. Can you get one without shelling out big bucks, or even going to a lawyer? Lets find out.

How To Save More Money

on December 19, 2011

You know you made yourself a promise to to do better both physically and financially this year. Well, we’ve got some tips to beef up that bank account.

Super-Secret Budgeting Tips

on December 19, 2011

Among the most common New Years resolutions is to sticking to a budget. If that sounds familiar, you’ll appreciate this expert guidance on tracking the family finances.

Cutting Debt: Tips From Pros

on March 4, 2010

Was one of your resolutions to pay off some debt this year? Here are some tips to pay off that debt from a few of the pros…

Russ Whitney Rip-off?

on March 4, 2010

If you’ve ever been tempted to attend a free seminar on real estate investing, or felt attracted to a money-making course you see on some late night infomercial, this story is for you.

Buried in Debt: Funeral Expenses

on August 6, 2013

Ceremonies like weddings and funerals are often expensive affairs. But with funerals, most of the planning is done last minute, and saving money is the last thing on anybody’s mind.

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