Starting next month (May 2010) or as soon as its ready, Bank of America may reduce principal balances on certain mortgages of deeply underwater loans. What's up with that?
our adjustable rate mortgage is getting ready to adjust and you might not be able to afford the payment. So what can you do to keep your finances above water?
There is something that drives everything we do. When the masks are removed, fear controls much of what we do. Fear poisons us until we are too paralyzed to act. Learn a helpful st
If you don't want to break the bank getting ready for your new baby, check this list for the items that are truly essential — and those that can be ignored.
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Principal Forgiveness: The New BofA Mortgage Deal
Starting next month (May 2010) or as soon as its ready, Bank of America may reduce principal balances on certain mortgages of deeply underwater loans. What's up with that?
How to Afford Payments on Your Adjustable Rate Mortgage
our adjustable rate mortgage is getting ready to adjust and you might not be able to afford the payment. So what can you do to keep your finances above water?
Financial Fear Factors
Living in the now is always the hardest part of overcoming fear about anything, especially fear of the lack of money.
The 5 Best Pet Collars
Finding the right collar for your pet isn't easy, but it can be. Get any of collars and your pet will be easily identified, and so so cute.
6 "Good" Habits That May Actually Be Hurting You
Even good habits take effort, so make sure the ones you've committed to aren't actually doing more harm than they're worth.
The High Cost of Catching a Cold or the Flu
'Tis the season when pretty much everyone is sick. And it turns out, these common illnesses are a total money suck.
5 Countries That Welcome American Retirees
Taking your retirement abroad is a good way to stretch your retirement dollars. Before you go, consider these American-friendly locales.
How to Get a Life: Consider the Worst Case Scenario
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The 5 Best Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bags
Hate having to take out your laptop when going through airport security? You won't need to anymore if you use these checkpoint-friendly laptop bags.
Stop Making These 7 Basic Budget Mistakes
If your budget keeps biting the dust, it might be because you're constantly making these basic mistakes.
Your Resume Sucks — Try One of These Instead
Chronological? Functional? A Combination? Deciding which resume type is right for the job may be the difference between getting hired or not.
The 5 Best Coloring Pencils
Add a little color into your life with the right art supplies. Use any of these coloring pencils and brighten the pages in front of you.
January: The Perfect Maintenance Month
Recently I learned several annual money-saving maintenance tips. All it took was a little snooping around my husband.
How to Fix 18 Common Wardrobe Malfunctions
A clothing malfunction can happen at the worst time — before a big meeting, during a date. Stay covered with this collection of easy, quick fixes.
What a New Baby Really Needs
If you don't want to break the bank getting ready for your new baby, check this list for the items that are truly essential — and those that can be ignored.
4 Signs You're Burned Out (and How to Recover)
What with work, the kids, the neighbors, burnout is never far off. Recognize the signs — and take steps to walk back from the brink.
8 Misleading Gadget Marketing Gimmicks
Before you go out and buy the latest tech gadgets, be wary of those that don't live up to the hype.
Why Recycling Is My Lowest Priority
Recycling may not be the saving grace we all believe it to be. Before you even consider putting out your curbside bin, learn what you should do first.
Should You Use Peer-to-Peer Lending to Pay Down Credit Card Debt?
Depending on your debt situation, a peer-to-peer loan may be an affordable — and sensible — way to retire debt. Here's what you should consider.
7 Countries Where You Can Travel on $30 a Day or Less
Travel doesn't have to be expensive — you just need to know where to go, and how to trim the cost.