Fixed-Rate Mortgages Hit Record-Low 3.4%
Freddie Mac announced Thursday morning that 30-year fixed-rate mortgages hit a new record low of 3.4 percent this week, dropping from last week's record-tying low of 3.49 percent.
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4 'Frenemies' Leading You Into Debt
We break down some of the most common "frenemies" to your money and how you can work to change the way these people affect your wallet.
identity theft
A Flub at the Democratic Convention Could Put a Woman's Identity at Risk
Last night, in the midst of former President Bill Clinton's speech at the Democratic National Convention, a familiar site for the roughly 50 million Americans who participate in Medicare appeared on s
Personal Finance
Why You Should Think Twice About Layaway Plans
While layaway plans can be a good deal for consumers, there are still some considerations that you should keep in mind before singing up for a layaway program with your retailer of choice.
Credit Cards
3 Prepaid Cards to Teach Teens About Money
The biggest concern from many parents following the passage of the CARD Act was how they were going to teach their kids about using plastic responsibly. Prepaid cards have risen in popularity, filling
mortgages
The Best Mortgage Advice on Twitter
Mortgage advice is hard to fit into 140 characters, but these experts, commentators and news outlets are doing their best to keep their followers informed.
Credit Cards
The Credit Card Rewards Guide for Back-to-School Shoppers
The average family with children in grades kindergarten through 12 will spend $688.62 on items this year, but if you spend wisely you can get some of that cash back.
Identity Theft and Scams
The Data-Free Existence: Is It Possible?
I recently stumbled across Safe Shepherd, a company that is touting its ability to get your personal information erased from some of the Internet data hoarders. Here's the scoop on how it worked for m
Personal Finance
The Biggest Consumer Complaints of 2011
The top consumer complaints among Americans last year stay relatively the same, with car, credit and debt complaints topping the list.
Credit Score
Fewer Employers Are Using Credit Checks for Hiring
A new report from the Society for Human Resource Management shows that most employers aren't doing any sort of credit background check on prospective employees.
