Maria Patterson

Interest rates remain low, though that’s no reason to stow your money under your mattress. Hiding your money at home...

If you’ve seen advertisements by lenders saying “No credit, no problem,” then you may have heard of car title loans....

Many Americans just aren’t prepared for retirement. Two-thirds of families fall short of conservative retirement savings targets to retire at...

Unless you know a lot about how your car works, an unscrupulous auto repair shop could take you for a...

Buying life insurance can seem like a difficult and expensive endeavor if you haven’t done it before. Both can be...

A backyard pool can look like a lot of fun when you’re house-hunting. Summer days full of swimming and splashing...

Using a debit card has one major advantage over a credit card — you’re paying with money you already have...

Buying a condominium can be a smart start to being a homebuyer, without many of the maintenance hassles of owning...

From a buyer's standpoint, getting into a bidding war for a house they want is never fun. They can offer...

Many people do, mainly because determining value can often be tricky. This is especially true in a changing market when...