Friday Nov 6, 2009
Identity theft can happen to anyone in any number of ways. Check out this real life ID theft horror story and see what you can do to avoid a similar fate.
Friday Nov 6, 2009
June Fletcher answers a reader's question about whether or not to sell and take a loss on an adjustable rate mortgage that will reset in 2010.
Friday Nov 6, 2009
In today’s tough economy, owning a house can be more American drama than dream. When you’re sitting around the Thanksgiving table hearing people complain about foreclosures and decreasing property values, be glad you’re renting and save your wishbon
Friday Nov 6, 2009
Brett Arends offers advice for protecting your money, your home and your retirement funds before an impending layoff.
Friday Nov 6, 2009
Nonfarm payrolls fell by 190,000 last month as the unemployment rate hit its highest level in more than 26 years and employers cut more jobs than forecast.
Thursday Nov 5, 2009
Fannie Mae announced a new program that will allow struggling home owners to hold on to their homes as renters.
Thursday Nov 5, 2009
Toddi Gutner answers a reader's question about job hunting when negative perceptions of age may be in play.
Thursday Nov 5, 2009
Worst decline since Great Depression will continue for at least another year.
Howard, 3 of my cards have interest rates of less than 3%, while 5 of my law school loans (totaling about $50k) are between 7% and 8%. Clearly, you would say to pay the student loan first. However, and especially in this economy, it's important to remember that our jobs are not completely secure. If I lose my job, I can defer law school loans, while the same cannot be said for credit card debt.