Consumer

(MCT)—It’s the conversation that many families put off. And then put off some more. It’s the talk between elderly parents...

(MCT)—Done right, landscaping can do much more than attract compliments and boost your property value. It can help you repel...

First-time homebuyers have been largely absent from the housing market in the current economic recovery, but some metropolitan areas—particularly in...

(MCT)—Homeowners who have equity might be tempted to extract some of that wealth and use it for other immediate needs...

Small businesses may be very successful raising funds through Kickstarter, but those who receive those funds shouldn't forget the potential...

After a slow start this year, home sales are predicted to play catch up for the remainder of 2014, according...

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate on Zillow Mortgages dropped eight percentage points from this time last week, landing at 3.97...

(MCT)—When you think about retiring—really retiring, no longer working—where do you ultimately want to settle down? The answer to one...

During the month of June, existing-home sales reached an annual pace of 5 million sales for the first time since...

(MCT)--Gardens are typically blessed with spring rains that bring summer flowers—and then the hot, dry months of July and August...