RIP housing boom and Friedman
November 17th, 2006
Home construction is down 27 percent from a year ago. The ripple effects can slow other sectors of the economy, making inflation less of a concern.
Bounced check can slap you for seven years
November 17th, 2006
Bounced checks will show up for seven years on reports that potential employers pull from specialty consumer reporting agencies, warns the Debt Adviser.
Specialty consumer reporting agency list
November 17th, 2006
These are agencies that report on whether consumers pay late on their rents, gambling debts, medical bills, and if they bounce checks.
Sheltering income in retirement plan
November 17th, 2006
A retirement plan deduction would offset the gain from your stock options, resulting in lower overall income and taxes, says CPA George Saenz.
VantageScore vs. FICO credit score
November 17th, 2006
Both types of credit scores are determined by your credit report, but they have different rules and grading scales, says Dr. Don.
What do Democrats mean to mortgages?
November 16th, 2006
We look at what a Democratic Congress will mean to mortgage rates and the efforts to legislate predatory lending and closing procedure reform.
Are you on the brink of bankruptcy?
November 16th, 2006
Many of us don't know when to call for help, it's easier if you're aware of the warning signs.
Key mortgage rate falls to 11-month low
November 16th, 2006
A fall in wholesale prices helped push the 30-year fixed rate to 6.24 percent in Bankrate's weekly survey of large lenders.
Rates and inflation take a dive
November 16th, 2006
The 30-year fixed has dropped to its lowest average rate since the end of January and the Consumer Price Index fell 0.5 percent in October.
Inflation from all angles
November 16th, 2006
The October Consumer Price Index was released this morning. Inflation barometers are still reading a bit higher than the Fed would like but the economy is heading in the right direction.
