Short Sales Can Mean Bargain Buys

Short sale. It even sounds ugly. Since the housing collapse of a few years ago, the short sale has been the lesser of two evils for homeowners struggling with mortgage debt – and a signal to the world that the loan can’t be salvaged. But a new report by MarketWatch...

The Shadow Economy Skews Recovery Predictions

Yes, the Federal Reserve is going to wind down the bond buyup. Really, this time. After making a bold statement about its intentions to emd its stimulus buyup of bonds and securities in 2014, the Fed now says it’s on track to taper down the program in the last quarter...

Paula Deen’s Downfall Has Lessons for Investors

Celebrity chef Paula Deen’s very public fall from grace has hit the news in many ways. From outrage among foodies to concerns about the financial fallout as company after company has dumped her, the collapse of Deen’s empire has rippled throughout the economy....

5 Signs of Mortgage Lending Fraud

Despite the lawsuits and regulation that followed the housing collapse in 2008, some of the nation’s biggest mortgage lenders – and even some smaller ones – are still using a variety of fraudulent practices to put more money into their corporate pockets. Now,...

Jason Hartman Joins the Overseas Radio Network

The growing community of American expatriate now has a new source of expert advice on living and investing well, as Jason Hartman joins the Overseas Radio Network, an online radio station designed for those who choose to live and work abroad. For financial and...