How To Help Your Home Appraise At Its Fair Market Value
Home appraisals thwart 33 percent of home purchase contracts nationwide. Here are steps you can take to help your home appraise at value.
Insurance Policies : Which Do You Need, Which Should You Skip?
Just because an insurance policy is available, that doesn't mean you should buy it.
Reverse Mortgages : Pros And Cons
A reverse mortgage is exactly what it sounds like -- a mortgage in reverse. Here's some analysis on the program and how it could work for you.
Tax Tips : What To Do With Your Tax Refund
The typical U.S. taxpayer will receive roughly $3,000 in federal income tax refunds this year, an average of $250 per month. What would you do with an extra $250 per month?
Are You Wasting $471 Per Month On Your Mortgage?
Mortgage rates are low but can't stay low forever. Here's how you can join the current Refi Boom.
Quick Tips : Boost Your Credit Score For Better Mortgage Rates
Lenders are reserving lowest rates for the customers with high FICOs. Here's a few ways to improve your credit score quickly.
Will Home Values Rise This Year?
Will your home gain value over the next 12 months? Nobody can know for sure, but should recent housing trends continue, there's concrete reason for optimism.
Practical Advice : How To Help Your Home Sell Faster
Home sellers that want to sell quickly should take a listen to this 3-minute interview from NBC's The Today Show. It's loaded with practical advice.
Rid Your Kitchen Of Hidden Dirt And Grime
Learn how to rid your kitchen of dirt, bacteria and grime using nothing but basic household cleansers and some elbow grease.
Ex-Burglars Share Tips On Protecting Your Home From Break-Ins
This week marks the start of August, a popular vacation month for Americans. Maybe you're among the many that will leave town for a few days -- or a few weeks. But, before you leave your home, make sure you don't leave clues for burglars.
Household Finances : Which Bills Should I Pay First?
Morning television can be "light", but as far as personal finance interviews go, this Suze Orman segment from The Today Show is loaded with practical financial planning advice.
The Average Household Will Get $2,800 In Tax Refunds. Will You?
If you're among the Americans expecting a tax refund this year, this 4-minute piece from NBC's The Today Show may be helpful. It's a talk about how to receive a refund and what to do with it.