Debt restructuring for financial flexibility
The most important thing might be to cut your spending, Dr. Don says.
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U.S. MBA's Mortgage Applications Index Fell 2.6% Last Week (Bloomberg.com) Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. mortgage applications fell last week to the lowest level since April as higher interest rates slowed both refinancing and home purchases, according to a private
Congress ponders reverse mortgage legislation (Reg Req'd) Plan would allow greater equity access to seniors The U.S. House of Representatives is considering legislation that would change the federal reverse mortgage program, including a plan that would allow
Low-income group hits high cost of renting an apartment The average monthly cost of renting a modest two-bedroom apartment in the Chicago area has increased by nearly 25 percent since 2000, making such units increasingly unaffordable for low-income people,
Lender puts up mortgage rates again (Channel 4) Nationwide Building Society has increased some of its mortgage rates for the second time in two weeks. The group is raising its fixed-rate deals and some of its tracker mortgages
Pay attention to stocks that get no respect Home prices are falling, and economists are worried about a possible drop-off in consumer spending.Commentread more...
How to help Zachary Donner, 4, of Oakland helps with a Hurricane Katrina donation drive in West Oakland hosted by the Oakland Black Firefighters and others.read more...