Consumer

The holidays are upon us, and they may affect your credit scores. One's credit score could take a hit during...

(MCT)—In 1999, Congress decreed that the monthly mortgage insurance premiums that borrowers paid could be terminated by the borrower under...

(MCT)—Q: In March 2011, I had my kitchen gutted and redone with new floor, cabinets, “green” furnace and water system,...

(MCT)—It’s a time of year when some workers are giving thanks for their cozy home-based jobs. Others, not so much....

(MCT)—The federal government’s consumer financial watchdog will require lenders to issue shorter, easier-to-understand mortgage disclosure forms to home buyers that...

Traveling for the holidays? If so, the last thing you'll want to deal with is trouble with the law. Millions...

(MCT)—QUESTION: My homeowner’s association recently announced that our private security guards are going to start giving traffic tickets within the...

(MCT)—Q: Our house was built in 1898. I am told we cannot use our fireplace unless we install a sleeve...

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on Congress recently to take steps to resolve unintended consequences of the...

(MCT)—Black Friday is all about being smart with your money and scoring great deals, but there’s one thing you shouldn’t...