from CNN Money Personal Finance
We spoke to five families who face challenges that could keep them from meeting their financial goals. With a few tweaks to their game plan, they can get back on course. Here, the DiSilverios’ story — and the recommended financial fixes.
from CNN Money Personal Finance
If you lose your job in Florida, chances are you won’t find another one any time soon.
from Moneywatch Personal Finance
Stef Gray is spearheading an effort to get lender Sallie Mae to stop charging unemployed borrowers a fee to defer student loans — and her petition has more than 75,000 supporters.
from MintLife Personal Finance News & Advice
The life of a homemaker includes endless demands and lists of “to-dos,” not to mention the long work hours that often go way beyond the standard nine to five workday. If being a homemaker were a salaried position, how much would it pay?
from MintLife Personal Finance News & Advice
January, the month when retailers slash their prices, is almost over. That doesn’t mean it’s too late to get great deals in the stores though. If you still have money left over after the holiday shopping season, here are some ways to save big on your purchases. . [...]
from Moneywatch Personal Finance
With low prices for residential real estate, and even lower mortgage interest rates, it’s no wonder most people think this is a great time to buy a house. But at the same time, the prospect that interest rates will remain low and that home prices might have even further to fall has [...]
from CNN Money Personal Finance
An innocent attempt at networking could cost you your job, your friendship, or both. Here’s how you can avoid disaster.
from MintLife Personal Finance News & Advice
There is a growing population of folks who don’t have a relationship with a mainstream lender. Meaning, no checking or savings account and no credit cards. This also means so prospects for loans. While this might sounds like bliss to some, the loan alternatives can be costly. [...]
from CNN Money Personal Finance
FORTUNE — Over the past few months, a spate of good news about the U.S. housing market has led some to think a recovery is finally on the horizon.
from CNN Money Personal Finance
Exchange-traded funds offer a wealth of smart options for those investors on the hunt for solid yields.