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Think You Know Insurance?

on July 13, 2009

Most of us understand the basics of insurance. But like life, insurance can be complicated. So it pays to know exactly what’s covered and what isn’t.

Death of the Mortgage Broker

on June 25, 2009

Many banks are cutting out the middle man and handling mortgages in-house. Are mortgage brokers a dying breed?

First Time Homebuyers Rejoice

on June 19, 2009

A collapsed housing market means first time home buyers are finding bargains and relief from the first time homebuyer tax credit.

How Much Is A Trillion Dollars?

on December 19, 2011

Just how much is a trillion dollars? A lot more than you think it is.

How To Buy Toxic Mortgage Loans

on June 10, 2009

They’re known as toxic assets: mortgages on foreclosed houses. Uncle Sam wants the banks to sell them… maybe to you. But is toxic your cup of tea?

3 Mortgage Rescue Rip-off Tip-Offs

on 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?

on 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

on 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?

Is a Home Inventory Necessary?

on May 10, 2011

Nobody thinks it will happen to them. But every day in every city across America, families lose everything they have to fire, flood or other disaster. Of course, that’s why we have insurance. But according to Stacy Johnson, there’s one key ingredient that can hurt your ability to collect.

Is Now The Time To Remodel Your Home?

on July 14, 2010

Good time to sell your house? Not really. But good time to fix it up? Definitely. But you have to be careful about both the work you’re doing and those doing it.

CNBC’s “House of Cards” Documentary

on December 19, 2011

If you haven’t seen it yet, CNBC’s House of Cards is an excellent documentary on the origins of the economic crisis. Wondering how we got into this mess? Just watch this video…

What To Do If You’ve Been Laid Off

on February 6, 2009

With the national unemployment rate above 7% and expected to rise, more and more Americans are finding themselves out of work. And whether you become one of them or not, it certainly pays to have a plan if it happens to you.

House Swappers Trade Homes

on January 23, 2009

Swapping homes online, or trading homes, has become a popular alternative to traditional real estate.

Inflation Predictions for 2009

on December 19, 2011

According to the government, overall inflation has been low, and is expected to stay that way in 2009. But that doesn’t mean all prices are standing still. Where to look for the biggest price increases this year…

Wall St vs Main St: Economic Predictions for 2009

on December 19, 2011

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?

on January 6, 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.

Senior Real Estate Specialists

on December 11, 2008

You know some doctors specialize in seniors. But did you know some Realtors do too? Are SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialists) worth it?

5 Cheap Ways To Go Solar

on December 11, 2008

It would be great to get all your home’s power from the sun. But that’s an expensive proposition… up to $40,000. If you’re short on cash, though, there are cheaper ways to go solar.

Lowering Your Property Taxes

on October 24, 2008

Lowing your property taxes is as simple as understanding how they work. Since property values are estimated by a computer, your assessed value could be wrong, and you could be entitled to a smaller tax bill. How do you go about getting it?

True Cost of Home Improvement

on October 17, 2008

When it comes to home improvement, some people are so handy, they’d never think of hiring of a pro. Others are all thumbs, so they always call for help. The rest of us fall somewhere in between. But how do you decide when a contractor is the way to go?

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