The Federal Reserve’s massive bond buying stimulus program has been in and out of the news for months as the Fed hints at tapering it down, only to backpedal in light of changes to the economic picture. But even as the Fed continues its will they, won’t they dance, a...
It seems like old news by now. Charges, suits and settlements against the nation’s megababks for mortgage fraud dating back to the days of the housing bubble and subsequent crash keep making headlines with dismal regularity. And the trend continues as Bank of...
The Veterans Administration loan has long been a mainstay for helping veterans of the country’s armed forces create a stable life after leaving active duty. Generally these loans are limited to personal use, not investing. But a few loopholes in the rules for VA home...
No matter the industry, you need to become master of inbound marketing. And if you don’t know the difference between inbound and outbound marketing, today is your lucky day, because if your marketing efforts are confined to the outbound variety, you must be living in...
For many people, the first foray into creating income from real estate comes from renting out a home they already own. Life changes and economic conditions can quickly turn homeowners into landlords. But making that shift successfully requires re-thinking your role...
Since ancient times, gold has been the enduring standard for wealth and stability. But in recent months, the value of that precious metal has taken a beating, with fluctuating process plummeting to levels not seen in a decade or more, then bouncing back. And although...
Led by the Bitcoin, digital alternative currencies continue to quietly make inroads into the consumer economy worldwide. But the very qualities that keep these “cryptocurrnecies” circulating may also make them the target of government and corporate efforts to shut...
Halloween is over, but zombies and vampires continue to plague the housing market. Those are the names given to problematic foreclosures that can’t be turned into assets by the lending institutions that hold them. And because these properties can’t be sold, financial...
The US Justice Department and numerous state attorneys general have been pressing lawsuits against the nation's big banks for a variety of crimes and misbehaviors since 2010. Now, housing giant Fannie Mae is joining the party, with a lawsuit of its own against none...
Hard as it may be to believe, sometimes the government is there to help. One example is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). If you think your financial institution is dealing from the bottom of the deck when it comes to loans, debt collection, mortgages,...
