The aftermath of the real estate bubble has many homeowners retaining existing property. For those who haven’t been able to sell, are upside-down in their homes (owe more on the mortgage than the...
In times of economic uncertainty, renting the basement suite has become an increasingly popular way to generate extra income. Before going after the extra money, be sure to consider the impact of...
So you can do a sudoku before your Cheerios get soggy, and calculating a 15% tip for a meal is a breeze, but what about compound interest? Calculating compound interest is one of those things that...
In a tough economy everyone watches their pennies a bit more closely. Unfortunately it also has con artists looking for opportunities to defraud some of the most unsuspecting people out of their...
Not only have prices come down, and interest rates stayed reasonable, but there's a tax credit of up to $8,000 that might be the extra push you need to get you into your first home. The first-time...
On On July 24, 1970, the United States Congress established the charter for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, known today as Freddie Mac. Freddie Mac was created to increase the secondary...
If you've never bought a home before, when you first start shopping for a mortgage it might seem like the obvious way to choose a lender is to pick the one that offers the lowest interest rate. After...