Mortgages

6 Tips For Protecting Your Home's Value

Posted: November 5, 2009 3:49PM by Stephanie Powers

The aftermath of theÂ real estate bubble has many homeowners retaining existing property. For those who havenâ€™t been able to sell, are upside-down in their homes (owe more on theÂ mortgage than the...

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Filed Under: Economy, Home Equity, Mortgages, Real Estate, Taxes

The Hidden Costs Of Renting The Basement

Posted: October 19, 2009 12:01PM by Tisa Silver

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...

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Credit Crunch, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate

Look Smart: Financial Calculations You Can Do In Your Head

Posted: September 23, 2009 10:11AM by Peter Cherewyk

So you can do a sudoku before your Cheerios get soggy, and calculatingÂ a 15% tip for a mealÂ is a breeze,Â but what about compound interest?Â Calculating compound interest is one of those things that...

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Filed Under: Accounting, Active Trading, Auto Loans, Banking, Debt, Financial Theory, Formulas, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Statistics

Fiscally Challenged? Wise Up To Financial Fraud

Posted: September 15, 2009 2:23PM by Katie Adams

In a tough economy everyone watches their pennies a bit more closely.Â Unfortunately it also has con artists looking for opportunities to defraud some of the most unsuspecting people out of their...

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Filed Under: Banking, Debt, Economy, Laws, Loans, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Recession

The Truth About The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Posted: August 13, 2009 12:15PM by Douglas Rice

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...

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Filed Under: Economy, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Regulations

On This Day In Finance: July 24 - Freddie Mac Is Born

Posted: July 24, 2009 8:18AM by Lovey Grewal

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...

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Filed Under: Banking, Bear Market, Credit Crunch, Economy, Financial Crisis, Mortgages, On This Day In Finance, Real Estate, Recession

7 Low-Rate Mortgage Shams

Posted: July 21, 2009 11:43AM by Amy Fontinelle

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...

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Filed Under: Accounting, Banking, Business, Credit, Mortgages, Real Estate

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