Before you walk down the aisle and commit to each other “for richer or for poorer,” make sure you understand the financial ramifications of your nuptials. That knowledge will help you set out on a “for richer” journey together.

How do you know which appliances and electronics to toss and replace, and which to take to the repair shop? Here are some quick answers to your major appliance questions.

We're enjoying the lowest mortgage rates ever, and the lowest of the low these days can be had with Adjustable Rate Mortgages, or ARMs.

When applying for a home mortgage, how do you know how much loan amount you can afford? The key is your debt-to-income ratio. The debt-to-income ratio is a critical measurement that underwriters use to determine your ability to repay the loan. Given its importance to the lending decision, it is critical to understand the debt-to-income

Even though the savings of extreme couponing are undeniable, the reasons for avoiding this practice are also obvious.

The question for those of us who are “underwater” in our homes is, how can I get out of this house? Here are six options and their impact on your credit.

Today's historically low mortgage interest rates are luring many consumers into increasing the amount that they will spend on interest over the life of their loans. But are consumers making a mistake when they refinance to a new lower rate loan that has have a higher total interest cost? Not necessarily — and here's why.

Even though many economists predict that housing prices may continue to fall, thus expressing a view that U.S. real estate is still overpriced, America’s top cities may still be among the cheapest real estate in the world.

One of the first steps to purchasing a new home is making sure you can finance the deal. Shopping around for a mortgage is a must-do for any homeowner-to-be, yet most people are prone to making mistakes that result in getting the wrong mortgage for their needs. Here are eight mortgage secrets to keep in

Watching the stock market’s wild swings and taking in all the gloomy recession talk on the news makes it hard to get into a vacation mood. But with gas prices coming down, a late-summer road trip might just be what you need. Here are six ways to save on the road.