The National Mortgage Settlement – What It Means To You
On February 8th, 2012 the federal government announced that 49 states had reached a $26 billion settlement with five of the nation’s biggest banks to provide relief for current and former homeowners...
View ArticleDon’t Peak! Avoiding High Energy Rates
When winter rolls around, your thoughts may turn to curling up with a warm drink and some nice reading material. May we suggest settling in to take a nice long gander at your utility bills? Don’t...
View ArticlePost-Foreclosure Financial Action Plan
If your home has been foreclosed and you’ve moved out, you may have feelings of shame and hopelessness. But you should know that there are steps you can take to start bolstering your financial life....
View ArticleHow to Rent Like You’re Going to Own
If you’re currently renting an apartment but would like to own a home someday, you’ve probably started to think about what it will take to get the keys to that house. As a renter, you should know that...
View ArticleGetting Your Name Off the Mortgage After Divorce
Your divorce has been finalized. You’ve moved into separate places, set up individual bank accounts and otherwise taken every step you can think of to create distinct financial lives. There’s just the...
View ArticleThe Slowdown 6: Avoiding Home Purchase Delays
No one wants to have a long, drawn-out home buying process. But if you’re the kind of person who sees every month spent not in a new home as weeks of equity lost, you’re even more motivated to finish...
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