Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
A guy who calls himself “Sarge” and I, accompanied by 9 fellow cyclists and a support crew, spent about 17 hours riding 250 miles to the beach in 3 days, just last week. Sharing th
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
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When you're strapped for cash just before the holidays, it might behoove you to remember that right now is the busiest time of the year for big box retailers, and many of them are
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My dream home was four times my annual salary, but I knew it was an amazing property — and an even more amazing investment opportunity. I bought it, knowing full well that it would
Our spending and money management choices may be influenced by factors we can't control in our own minds as well as factors we couldn't control growing up. You may ask, to what are
Drive down one of the many residential streets in the nation and it is likely you will find one with multiple listings. It may look like a lot of possibilities if you are in the ma
Today we found some stellar articles on gifts for women that won't break the bank, donating without spending money, and plugging personal finance leaks.
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Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan: 15 or 30 Years?
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So Your Bank Failed, Now What?
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
Three Quirky Search Tools to Help You Get Results
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Recession Journal Part II: Broke or Poor?
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My House in Shifts: From 3 Housemates to 6.5, and Back Again
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Placing Prepositions: Where you from? Where you at?
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4 Brilliant Tips From "Smart Mom, Rich Mom"
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Quick Tip: How to Sell Your Home When Your Neighbors Are Too
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Are You Making the Biggest Investment Risk of All?
Millennials are the most conservative investment demographic since the Depression era. Are they playing it too safe?
How to Eliminate Holiday Debt
A little too generous this holiday season? Get back in the black with these quick debt-busting tips.
Best Money Tips: Gifts for Women That Won't Break the Bank
Today we found some stellar articles on gifts for women that won't break the bank, donating without spending money, and plugging personal finance leaks.
When Is the Best Time to Lock in a Mortgage Rate?
Knowing exactly when to lock in a mortgage rate can make a big difference on the cost of your home.
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Amidst the financial crisis, many home builders around the country have run out of financing. Last week a bank decided to completely level 16 completed and partially built homes i
Cyber Monday Tips From Our Senior Editor
In this interview with FOX 5 in Washington DC, our Senior Editor tells you about the best Cyber Monday deals and ways to save even more.
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