Here are some overlooked homeownership costs. Owning a piece of property is a type of investment, however these hidden costs have to be considered.

Buying a home is one of the most important personal and financial decisions you'll ever make. This step-by-step guide will help you find and buy your first home.

This article about the current financial crisis is the best I have seen so far. The explanation on the cause and possible outcome provides some excellent points.

Television is draining your money and energy. Here is how?

Alas, in this Hydra-headed global financial crisis, another generally accepted principle of financial strategy or economic logic finds its way into the shredder almost every day. We gathered ten truisms that no longer pass the test.

In an ever-changing fast-paced world, most of us are accustomed to doing things now, and long-term financial planning is often difficult for us to wrap our arms around. We don’t want to think about being a millionaire in twenty years; we want to start down that road now with quick actions that we can use to quickly see rewards.

Suze Orman can really help you get out of your financial mess.

It sounds like a great idea to provide more protection to the consumers. Especially after what happened in mortgage industry these recent years. But do we need a new government agency (CFPA) to get into what seemingly mostly about personal responsibilities and decision making?

Debunk some myths of home-buyer's tax credit.

Do you know you can seal your credit by "freezing" it? If you lost your critical financial information or worried about being a ID theft victim, this temporary measurement can give you a peace of mind. It does cost some money to freeze and unfreeze it, but for most of the people the cost is unsubstantial.
The article is from my consumer advocate hero, Clark Howard.