The Star-Telegram has an interesting article about the energy efficient tax credits offered by the government, but some caution is advised. There's already an energy star tax incentive offered by the federal government which...
President Obama just sent his legislative package to Congress to create the new Consumer Financial Protection Agency. The new agency's purpose will be to protect consumers from deceptive or confusing practices by financial institutions....
An article in Reuters announced that the U.S. Postal Service is hoping to slash 30,000 jobs by offering buyouts to union employees.The article said: "The incentive for voluntary resignations and early retirements among a...
This economy is tough and many seniors are facing financial issues they certainly never expected to face in the golden years. Foreclosures are rising for many seniors who refinanced or upgraded their homes during...
As the school year begins, credit card companies are in a mad dash to rack up as many new and young customers as possible before the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of...
Foreclosures are up as the unemployment rate rises above 6% in Texas. Not surprisingly, with these foreclosures comes a 4.7% decline in market value. "The decline in demand and prices correlates more to the...
According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, more than 30 percent of Dallas-Fort Worth homeowners now owe more than their property is worth and may eventually face foreclosure. The article said: "Negative...
