How To Protect Your Home From The Influenza Virus
In public places, avoiding "germy" places can be difficult. But within your home, you can easily create germ-free spaces.
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.
Better Credit Scores Get Better Mortgage Rates
Mortgage approvals are primarily based on good income, good equity and strong credit, and, without all three, the best rates of the day remain out of reach. Do something about your credit score.
Avoiding Common Mortgage Scams
Despite tougher mortgage guidelines and better loan disclosures for consumers, mortgage fraud is on the rise.
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.
Shopping And Paying Bills Online? Here’s Methods To Protect Your Online Financial Identity
In May 2010, Retail Sales at non-store retailers -- a category that includes Amazon and eBay -- topped $29 billion, up 16 percent from May 2009. Clearly, Americans are doing an increasing amount of shopping online. But how well are we protecting our identities?
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
Mortgage rates are low and they likely won't stay that way. If you've been thinking about a refinance, talk to your loan officer as soon as possible.
Fight Your Real Estate Property Tax Bill Without A Lawyer
More than 60 percent of U.S. homes are "over-assessed", says an industry trade group. It causes homeowners to pay more in property taxes than they otherwise should have to. You might be one of them. Have you considered fighting it?
Don’t Leave Tax Credits On The Table (And How To Get Them Back If You Already Filed)
Taxes are due April 15 and if you're among the millions of Americans who wait until the last week to file, watch this video interview. It could help you reduce your federal tax liability.
15-Minute Fixes For Around The Home
Home maintenance is an ongoing project. There's always something to do around the house, or something to fix. The problem is, you may not have the time, or the skills, to get it done yourself. In this 4-minute piece from The Today Show on NBC, you'll see some projects are quite simple.
7 Ways To Protect Your Credit Score For Better Mortgage Rates
Credit scores not only make the difference between a mortgage approval and mortgage turn-down, but they also play a large role in determining your actual mortgage note rate. In the 3-minute piece, the NBC Today Show talks about 7 ways that homebuyers ruin their credit -- often by accident.