But economic uncertainty is keeping many Americans from taking advantage of the best loan rates in their lifetimes.
In real life, jail is not a safe harbor, and bankruptcy is not the end of the road.
A New York company recently announced a plan to collect 1% of the sale price of a home each and every time it's sold for the next century.
Greek debt crisis is keeping U.S. rates lower than expected, but rates won't stay below 5% forever.
Investors aren't thinking clearly, shunning Verizon in favor of fad investments like REITs that are sure to shrivel up
Two energy tax credits can help you save energy and tax dollars.
New report finds mortgage rescue plan is helping few people, and even those who get help may eventually end up in foreclosure.
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