Among the many ways to “go green” is the idea to raise the miles per gallon (mpg) fuel economy requirement on cars. The Environmental Protection Agency is one of several agencies involved in the push to develop ways to  lower emissions and help protect the environment. Of course, many are interested in the idea of  … Read more

Everyday you see a multitude of new stories about how our national debt is threatening Social Security checks. Some argue that there won’t be enough money to make those payments in August if the debt issue isn’t resolved. Others say this is merely a scare tactic used to push the debt resolution issue. Regardless of  … Read more

The fate of the Borders franchise has been up in the air since they filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. There have been several interested parties crunching numbers to negotiate a deal to buyout the franchise. The potential buyer would have to assume nearly $220 million in debt liabilities and work diligiently to keep the  … Read more

Have you ever wondered what happens after your New Program Offers Continued Care Many people still need help and advice after they have received their bankruptcy discharge. Your credit will be not be in perfect shape after a bankruptcy and you will need to begin to repair it. Repairing your credit can be a tricky  … Read more

Have you applied for credit and been denied? Were you alerted by a credit agency that there was a change in your credit score? Most people have no idea what their credit score is, mostly due to the difficulty in obtaining such information. The government allows for consumers to have access to a free copy  … Read more

After much disappointment and bad news over the housing market, it seems as though we may have something good on the horizon. A statement issued by The Department of Housing and Urban Development predicts that the price of homes should begin to rise in the next few months. Of course, this news comes in the  … Read more

As two of the largest financial institutions have announced their exit from the reverse mortgage industry, MetLife has surged ahead to claim the #1 spot. Last week, Bank of America and Wells Fargo declared they will no longer be offering reverse mortgages. Claiming that “unpredictable home values” have made the reverse mortgage business too risky,  … Read more

Many of us qualify for the homestead tax exemption, which provides protection of the value  of one’s home from property taxes and creditors. This exemption allows for some portion of your home’s value to be exempt from taxation, saving you money when paying property taxes. It can also protect your home from a forced sale  … Read more

They say everything is bigger in Texas and, now, so is the economy. Texas became the second largest economy in the nation, pushing New York down in rank. Second to California, Texas has become one of the fastest growing economies over the last decade. Texas has also claimed the title for having one of the  … Read more

After creditors send notices of your past due accounts, make endless calls and show up at your house; they may try to garnish your wages in efforts to collect on a debt. Wage garnishment can lead you deeper into financial trouble, as well as cause problems for the bank and credit union where your funds  … Read more