It's difficult to purchase a home in today's market. Pent-up demand and an extreme shortage of homes have led to a rapid increase in prices that outpaces recent wage gains. The problem is acute in the market for starter homes and critical in … [Read more...] about More Homebuyers Stretch Toward Excessive Debt
President Trump promised changes in Washington upon his election. Whether you are a Trump fan or foe, there's no question he's succeeded in that goal. Sometimes the change is precipitated by the President's choice to lead an agency, as in the case of … [Read more...] about How Has the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Changed Under Trump?
A new government report provides both good news and bad news about America's massive consumer debt load. The bad news: America's total consumer debt continues to rise. According to May's G.19 Consumer Credit Report from the Federal Reserve, … [Read more...] about Card Balances Drop While Consumer Credit Growth Slows
Are you considering bypassing the hotel or resort experience for your summer vacation and opting for a summer home rental instead? Home rental networks are on the rise and have never been easier to use, thanks to the increased web presence and … [Read more...] about How to Negotiate a Summer Home Rental
You've saved for retirement and built up a sizable nest egg. However, you forgot to consider one factor – excessive debt as you approach retirement. Too many seniors are facing that grim scenario. According to the Employee Benefit Research … [Read more...] about Seniors Are Racking Up Excessive Debt
New Proposal to Fund Retirement and Delay Social Security Benefits Let's face it: Americans are woefully unprepared for retirement. Surveys consistently tell us that far too many workers have insufficient retirement funds or even absolutely nothing … [Read more...] about Supplemental Transition Accounts for Retirement Proposed
