Lifestyle and Budget

Average Household Debt Tops $90,000

A recent study shows that the average U.S. household debt is now over $90,000. Learn how that debt is distributed between home loans and other debt.

How to Decide Whether to Pay off Debt Now or Later

A very wealthy and successful guy I used to work for once mentioned something about his mortgage to me. I was a little taken aback, and asked why someone with his money would still have a mortgage. His thinking demonstrated that there are several dimensions involved in the decision of when to maintain debt rather than tap into savings.

Ex-FBI Agent Gives Tips for Spotting a Terrorist

With Americans growing more concerned about the threat of terrorism, retired FBI agent John Iannarelli offers his take on what people should watch for and how they can better protect themselves.