For anyone who was expecting the opening of March to signal a breakthrough in the 4 percent psychological marker for mortgage rates, it didn’t happen. In fact, rates floated down in the opposite direction, settling somewhere between 3.5 percent and … Continue Reading

Home mortgage rates have stayed a bit higher for the week of February 22 versus January 2013, but they are not as high as was expected at the beginning of February. The average for the 30-year fixed mortgage stayed put … Continue Reading

While home loans supported by the federal government have been around for decades, helping families get into homes they otherwise could not qualify for, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s own home loan program is fairly new. Federal law changes allowed … Continue Reading

  Any kind of used car being bought should always be checked and checked again to make sure what is being purchased doesn’t include a bunch of repair headaches covered up with duct tape or Bondo filler. That said, if … Continue Reading

  The scenario is all too common. A car buyer with not so stellar credit goes into a dealership to buy a car. Everything seems to work out, credit is approved, paperwork is filled out and the buyer drives off … Continue Reading

Most people have insurance for their home, car, pool, life and even the family dog. However, one area that many overlook is the protection of professional coverage. Every day people in technical, professional, and managerial roles make decisions that could … Continue Reading

There is no question that the last few years since 2008 have put the average person under extreme challenges in terms of personal finance. Pay reductions, layoffs, rising bills and utilities, and rising food costs all contribute to making a … Continue Reading