Foreclosure Facts
There’s a great chance that someone on your block is in foreclosure, behind on their mortgage payments, or simply cannot afford their home (which will most likely lead to foreclosure). So what do YOU...
View ArticleNegative Equity Crisis
Since equity is the difference between the value of your home and what you owe on the mortgage, negative equity is when the value of your home is less than the amount you owe on the mortgage! This is...
View ArticleCredit Cards vs. Debit Cards
You’re at the store and the cashier asks, “Would you like to pay with cash, credit card or debit?” Which is the best option? We’ll make the case for each – read on! Cash (the BEST option): Cash is...
View ArticleMake Phone Calls, Save Money
With a phone and 30 minutes of time, you can save tons of money by making a few simple phone calls! Being proactive will save you money. As I mentioned in my section, Bargaining 101, “everything is...
View ArticleMay Home Sales Down 2%
Sales on existing homes in May dropped 2.2%, after an 8% increase in April, according to the National Association of Realtors. Analysts expected existing home sales for May would be up by 5.2%. Sales...
View Article5 Ways Financial Reform Will Impact Consumers
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are working endlessly to try and pass sweeping financial reform. The legislation could pass as early as next week and become law. Aside from it’s impact on Wall Street,...
View ArticleCredit Card Delinquencies Drop to 8 Year Low
Finally, some good news with regard to credit cards! Despite all of the doom and gloom economic news, the American Bankers Association (ABA) released a report yesterday revealing that credit card...
View ArticleBenefits of Credit Unions
If you’re fed up with the nasty tactics most credit card companies use (high fees, unexpectedly raising interest rates or lowering credit limits) to generate revenue, credit unions are here to help....
View ArticleHome Sales Down 27.2%: What Recovery?
One of the main causes of the Great Recession was the near crash of the housing market. Just when we thought we were headed towards economic recovery, we got punched in the face with more grim...
View ArticleNew Banking Rules to Help Prevent Recessions
Exactly two years ago, the world economy was on the brink of collapse. Just two days from now will be the two year anniversary of the collapse of investment bank giant Lehman Brothers. Not to mention...
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