Homeless: Not the American Dream   The mortgage crisis continues to loom large, and many thousands of people in the U.S. have lost their homes and are now joining the homeless.  This special report from the BBC takes a look at how some people, once proud homeowners, are now having to spend their lives.  (Video […]

Housing Bailout Backlash Grows Stronger   Many Americans want no part of a government-funded bailout for troubled mortgage borrowers, and many are being heard saying things like, "why should American taxpayers have to pay to bailout reckless lenders and borrowers?"   The website Angryrenter.com, launched just recently, has a vitiation demanding that Congress not pass […]

Termites: Not Just a Spring Pest   When we think of termites, most of us think they are only active in the spring and summer months.  This is not the case, but since they do tend to swarm and become more active in most parts of this country at this time of the year, it’s […]

Credit Counseling or Debt Settlement?   You’ve seen the ads: Credit counseling companies say they can help by getting your payments and interest rates lowered.  Others claim they can get your debts wiped out entirely by settling them for pennies on the dollar.   In this short (1:31) video, Money reporter Stacy Johnson takes an […]

Home Equity vs a Line of Credit   While the credit crunch has made borrowing for… or against… your home more difficult, home equity loans and lines of credit remain popular for those with equity.   Stacy Johnson explains what these loans do and if you should consider them. (video runs 1:27)   Leave us […]