Higher Interest Rates Will Finally Reward Savers
The good news for savers is that interest rates will probably be moving higher by the end of the year so savers will finally start reaping some rewards for their frugality.
Buying a Home Huge Step for Couples
Full disclosure is very important — have an honest conversation with your partner to talk about your credit profile and any issues.
Invest in Floating-Rate Funds or Pay Off Mortgage?
Paying off the mortgage may offer security, but investing offers potential for growth.
Is Land a Good Investment?
Dave Says: Owning raw land is an ok investment, but remember it doesn't normally provide a cash flow. And don't worry you don't inherit your parents' debt--unless you were a co-signer.
The Rules of Section 8 Housing and Mixing Real Estate and Family
Dave Says: In the real estate world, family and business sometimes don't mix.
Good Idea to Bet the Farm When Buying on Margin?
Buying on margin is a double-edged sword, with the potential to amplify returns and losses.
4 VA Loan Myths That Hamper Veteran Home Buyers
Misconceptions about mortgage options can keep veterans from exploring their hard-earned home loan benefits.
How Can a Disabled Veteran Get a Mortgage?
A disabled veteran can get a home loan, and money for retrofitting is available, too.
3 Warnings for Prospective Military Homeowners
While in certain cases it may benefit you to purchase a home, here are some warnings to consider when thinking about buying instead of renting
No Down Payments Needed for VA Home Loans
Here are the details you need to know about VA Loans.
When You Can't Sell Your Home
You've had PCS orders for several months and put your house on the market, but it hasn't sold. This is not a new problem, but more military families face this very stressful situation in today's soft housing market.
A New Challenge for Veterans Who Want to Buy a Home
Veterans and military buyers have flocked to the VA loan program’s more flexible and forgiving requirements in a time of tight credit. But that momentum may be fleeting for veterans in some of the nation’s more expensive housing markets.
Tips for Veterans to Get a Home Loan
For a veteran thinking of getting a VA mortgage, the process might seem daunting. Let's look at what you need to get a VA loan.
Want to Get a VA Loan? Here are Five Things to Know
Demand has surged for Veterans Affairs mortgages. But who can get one?
How to Sell Your House During a Divorce
Getting divorced is hard enough as it is. But selling a house during that process only adds to the difficulty and stress of a collapsed marriage.
Could Maternity Leave Keep You From Buying a Home?
Looking to buy a home with a munchkin on the way? The details of your temporary leave may impact your ability to get a mortgage.
Can Girlfriend and I Buy Home, Leave Wife Out?
Be careful, or your someday-to-be-ex-wife could claim part ownership of the house.
How to Divide Your House in a Divorce
Want to buy a home, but you're getting a divorce and still tied to a house that's no longer yours? Here's how to get a mortgage to buy out your ex.
Split From Wife, But Can't Shake Mortgage
Here's what to do when your ex-wife can't refinance the mortgage even after the divorce.
Engaged? What You Need to Know About Buying a Home
Some couples might be better off buying a house before walking down the aisle.



















