Expenses NOT to Cut While times are tough, there are some expenses you should try not to cut.  As the saying goes, don’t be “Penny Wise and Pound Foolish.” Money Editor Stacy Johnson, explains…(video runs 1:36) Know of other areas where you shouldn’t cut expenses  just for the sake of cutting expenses? Tell us about […]

Decoding the Housing and Loan Modification Plan If you’re like most everyone else in America, you’ve heard about the President’s recently unveiled plan to help millions of homeowners refinance or modify their mortgages. However, most Americans (and even a fair share of mortgage lenders and financial reporters) are still scratching their heads over exactly who […]

How You Might Benefit From the Stimulus Package The numbers for the economic stimulus package and housing plan are mind-blowing – over $1 trillion combined. But what does the plan mean to your wallet? Here are three ways you could benefit… 1. A lower mortgage rate: It used to be all but impossible to refinance […]

Avoid Stimulus Ripoffs and Scams The Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission have both issued recent warnings that scammers are out in full force trying to separate people from their already scarce cash. There is no stimulus check going directly to taxpayers. Watch out for emails and websites asking for your personal or […]

Radon Testing It has become more and more popular with many homeowners to periodically perform radon testing regardless of whether they intend to sell or rent the house. Usually, real estate procedures are performed on the rush, and very often, radon testing is overlooked. Nevertheless, if a homeowner has the test done and keeps the […]