ACTION ALERT!!! The 2011 Budget which Congress is voting on will have no funding for HUD Housing Counseling. This means that, in the middle of the housing crisis, the funding which goes to local HUD approved housing counseling agencies, intermediaries, and state housing finance agencies for pre-purchase, rental, reverse mortgage, and foreclosure counseling will not […]

The current state of the economy is difficult enough, but paying more and getting less doesn’t help, especially when it comes to putting food on the table. Lately, the amount of food consumers are getting for the price they are paying just isn’t adding up. Chip companies are sending out bags with about 20 percent […]

Some experts say the recession has changed how debt should be viewed By Marcia Frellick Does “good” debt exist anymore? Financial experts differ, but many say that in today’s economy, it’s time to reconsider how we look at some common types of debt. Traditional thinking separates debt into “good” and “bad.” Mortgages and student loans […]