Choose Homeownership

The rewards of owning your own home include many benefits unavailable to renters. Learn more about the financial benefits and responsibilities of homeownership.

Taking Control of Your Finances Now

According to a recent survey sponsored by Charles Schwab roughly 40 percent of Americans aren’t currently saving for retirement and, despite market losses, 60 percent of Americans haven’t adjusted their thinking about their retirement age.

Online 'Freebies' Help Budgets

The Internet is full of free samples, coupons and other promotions that can help job seekers on a budget. Here’s how to find the deals.

Proposed 2010 Military Pay Charts - 2.9% Raise

President Barack Obama’s proposed fiscal 2010 budget calls for a 2.9 percent pay increase for servicemembers. Congress has proposed an additional 0.5%.

Want a New Car? Try This Plan

A family member recently told me that she was going to buy a new car. She still owed on her old car. and she was asking me the best way to organize the financing of the new car with the existing loan on her old car.

The Housing Game: Buy, Hold Or Sell?

These days, with national median existing-home prices down nearly 15% to $170,300, from January 2008 to January 2009, sellers put up "for sale" signs with trepidation. Buyers with good credit ratings hit the house-hunting trail with glee. Others happily stay put, focusing on making mortgage payments and upkeep. What's right for you??

COLA Legislation Sent To White House

Following unanimous approval by the House and Senate, Congress is sending S. 407, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009 to the White House. If approved by President Barack Obama, S. 407 would protect the value of compensation for veterans and their survivors from potential inflation.

Let them repossess it...that's the question

Q: Hello June, I have this problem and I really need some advice. The payment on my car was due plus I am behind for two months. Should I let them repossess the car instead of paying? Because I just started working, I won't be able to come up with the amount I owe. Please. I really need some advice. Thank you.

Life Insurance is Cheaper Than Expected

It may be hard to believe, but insurance rates on some term plans may be going for less as you get older. As seen in Kiplinger magazine?s March 2009 edition, ?Premiums have plummeted over the past decade and you may be able to save hundreds of dollars by re-shopping your policy, even though you?re older now.

Busting the Myths of Working with a Real Estate Agent

What’s the biggest myth you’ve heard about working with a real-estate agent? Most people would answer that they’ve heard real estate agents aren’t that helpful with finding a home and they’re just in it for the money. Others would say that real estate agents get you to sign a Faustian-like contract that is impossible to get out of. However, both myths aren’t true and working with an agent can be very helpful for a first-time home buyer.