October 13, 2008
- 3 Ways The Bailout Will Cost Us
3 Ways The Bailout Will Cost Us
Many experts consider the bailout a short-term solution, but in the long-term, you could be paying for it in a least three different ways. Money Editor, Stacy Johnson, explains… (video runs 1:21)
So what do you think? Think we're all going to be paying for this bailout in even more [...]
October 12, 2008
- Mortgage Costs to Watch Out For
Mortgage Costs to Watch Out For
Faced with plunging property values and rising defaults, lenders are charging borrowers higher mortgage rates and adding fees. Not all of these added costs are set in stone, however. If you're looking for a loan, vigilant shopping and a little haggling can go a long way toward landing a better [...]
October 11, 2008
- Home Inspections: For New Homes Too!
Home Inspections: For New Homes Too!
There are a lot of different things that need to be inspected upon the purchase of a new home. A common misconception by many home buyers is that simply because their home is newly constructed an inspection is unnecessary. Nothing could be farther from the truth. New homes require an [...]
October 10, 2008
- Defending Against Debt Collectors
Defending Against Debt Collectors
If you're having problems with debt collectors hounding you, be aware, it's unlawful for a debt collector to harass you. Stacy Johnson explains in this video, running 1:29…
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October 9, 2008
- Holiday Shopping: What Are Your Plans?
Holiday Shopping: What Are Your Plans?
With the big year-end shopping holidays fast approaching, the credit market freeze couldn't come at a worse time for consumers, retailers and the broader economy.
Despite Congressional and House approval of the infamous $700 billion bailout for financial institutions, industry watchers say it doesn't guarantee that nervous lenders will unstick credit [...]
October 8, 2008
- 10 BIGGEST Home Buying Mistakes
10 BIGGEST Home Buying Mistakes
Based on 25 years of home-building experience for 30,000 people, here are the 10 biggest mistakes in home buying:
1. Not doing your homework. Knowledge is power. Tremendous information is available on the Internet. There is no excuse for entering the market unprepared.
2. Trying to make a shrewd investment. People need to [...]
October 7, 2008
- Banks: Is Your's Safe?
Banks: Is Your's Safe?
The FDIC just released a list of more than 100 troubled banks. Is yours one of them? Money Editor Stacy Johnson, explains… (Video runs a short 1:13)…
What is your take on this "banking crisis"? We'd love to hear your comments. Just use the comment link below and sound off, knowing that your [...]
October 6, 2008
- Remodeling? Five Questions to Ask
Remodeling? Five Questions to Ask
Before making any big changes to your home you should ask yourself these big questions:
How long do I plan to stay in my house after the renovations? The longer you plan to live there, the more creative you can be. But if you're planning on selling the house in the next [...]
October 5, 2008
- Bailouts: What Will They Do For You?
Bailouts: What Will They Do For You?
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, AIG, Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers - it’s all adding up to become one of the most historical financial times America has ever witnessed.
The Bush Administration has proposed a whopper of a plan – a nearly $700 billion injection of cash straight to the source of [...]
October 4, 2008
- Bank Failures: Is Your Money Safe?
Bank Failures: Is Your Money Safe?
With all the bank failures and government takeovers in the news, we've all got the jitters these days. Will our bank fail? Is our money safe? What about our investment accounts, and the IRAs we have at our bank or credit union?
The bad news is that not all investments are [...]
October 3, 2008
- Signs of a Housing Turnaround
Signs of a Housing Turnaround
News abounds… housing is down, mortgages are harder to get. But how do you know when we've hit the bottom and things are turning around? Our Money Editor, Stacy Johnson, has a few clues. (Video runs 1:26)
Questions or comments? Contact us by using the "comment link" below.
October 2, 2008
- Retirement in Your 20's
Retirement in Your 20's
Investing in your 20's isn't child's play. But it's still one thing most 20-somethings don't think about at all. Can you find a way to stash away a measly $12.50 a week? In our final of this 4-part series on retirement, Money Editor Stacy Johnson, takes a look at "Retirement in Your [...]
October 1, 2008
- Real Estate News - October 2008
Real Estate News - October 2008
Our October 2008 Newsletter is now up…
From the right Nav Menu, Find "PAGES AND NEWSLETTERS" and Select "October 2008 below "Our Monthly Newsletters".
September 30, 2008
- Insurance Premiums: Are We In For Hikes?
Insurance Premiums: Are We In For Hikes?
With the recent (effective) takeover of AIG by the government, and billions of dollars in damage caused by recent hurricanes, there's reason to be concerned about the health of the insurance industry.
Experts are quick to point out that the financial woes facing AIG shouldn't have any impact on the [...]
September 29, 2008
- Selling Your Home? Watch the Pet Odor
Selling Your Home? Watch the Pet Odor
To some people, pets are like their children. For others however, they may be highly allergic and can't stand being around them. When it comes to selling your home, your pets odor, dander and hair, not to mention any damage they've done to the home, should be considered problems [...]
September 28, 2008
- Credit Cards: Smart Uses For Them
Credit Cards: Smart Uses For Them
There are many times when a credit card can get you into serious trouble, but there are a few situations when a credit card can be your best friend. Money Editor Stacy Johnson explains…(video runs 1:20)
Have a question or comment about this video? Share your thoughts or comments by clicking [...]
September 27, 2008
- New Home Builds at a 17-Year Low
New Home Builds at a 17-Year Low
Construction of new homes and apartments fell to its lowest level in 17 years in August, showing the country is still gripped by a severe housing downturn that has triggered billions of dollars of losses and is reshaping the structure of U.S. finance.
Housing construction dropped a surprising 6.2% last [...]
September 26, 2008
- Mold: What to Watch Out For
Mold: What to Watch Out For
Being a homeowner, or even an apartment dweller, can have its share of pleasures and responsibilities. One important responsibility you have as a homeowner is to ensure your home is save, both from a physical standpoint, and from a health standpoint. This means avoiding and tackling problems such as mold. [...]
September 25, 2008
- Gas Prices: Locking in Low
Gas Prices: Locking in Low
New organizations allow you to buy gas at today's price, pump it tomorrow. Money Editor Stacy Johnson explains… (video runs 1:30)
Have gas prices been affected by recent storms in the Gulf Coast regions in your area? Tell us about it. Use the comment link below to sound off about high gas [...]
September 24, 2008
- Home Mortgages: Should The Government Buy Them Back?
Home Mortgages: Should The Government Buy Them Back?
New York Senator Hillary Clinton thinks the federal government should establish a special entity that would buy back mortgages from Americans and later sell them, similar to what happened during the Great Depression.
Congress set up the Home Owners' Loan Corp in 1933 to help stave off home foreclosures [...]
