Fast-Paced Society May Erode Habit of Saving
RISMEDIA, October 19, 2010—(MCT)—When we were growing up, most of our parents encouraged us to save our money if we...
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Mortgage Insurance Plays Increasing Role in Optimizing Home Financing
RISMEDIA, October 18, 2010—In today’s dicey lending environment, many a would-be home buyer often falls into one of two camps:...
Consumers Union and Consumer Federation of America Join Coalition to Stop Wall Street Home Resale Fees
RISMEDIA, October 18, 2010—The Consumers Union and the Consumer Federation of America—two of the most recognized and influential consumer protection...
Education at Early Age Improves Consumer Confidence in Financial Knowledge
RISMEDIA, October 18, 2010—Consumers with strong financial knowledge begin saving earlier and are more confident in their everyday financial tasks,...
Home Sellers Must Look Beyond Price Cuts in Today’s Market
RISMEDIA, October 15, 2010—(MCT)—Ken and Linda Bolsch put their five-bedroom, five-year-old Mahwah, N.J., colonial on the market in January, sure...
Around the Home: Going Green for Halloween
RISMEDIA, October 16, 2010—(MCT)—Every year, consumers spend billions of dollars on Halloween merchandise. The National Retail Federation, an industry association,...
Nearly Eight in 10 Americans Still Believe Buying a Home Makes Good Financial Sense
RISMEDIA, October 15, 2010—Nearly eight out of 10 respondents believe buying a home is a good financial decision, despite ongoing...
Nationwide Probe Launched to Look for Flaws in Foreclosure Process
RISMEDIA, October 15, 2010—(MCT)—In a new foreclosure crisis that has gone national, attorneys general in all 50 states plus the...
From Blighted to Cool Green; Low-Cost Upgrades Cut Energy Bills
RISMEDIA, October 15, 2010—(MCT)—Jodie Mekled is looking forward to cheap utility bills this winter. The retail worker from Sterling Heights,...
Getaways: Bask in the Beauty of Fall
RISMEDIA, October 15, 2010—While summer is considered the ideal vacation time, fall is also a fabulous time to put on...
Condo or House? Helping Clients Decide Which Makes More Sense
With home prices still elevated in much of the country, condos have become more realistic for buyers determined to exit the rental train. Read more.
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