Planning to buy a home? If so, there's a free homebuying seminar from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 14 at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St. ...more

May 7, 2009

The credit crunch is rearing its head in an unexpected place - the short-term loans that appeal to mostly working-class taxpayers who want their federal tax refunds fast. ...more

March 22, 2009

Auto insurers should not be allowed to use credit scores to determine rates, especially in tough economic times, two state officials said Thursday. ...more

March 20, 2009

Auto insurers should not be allowed to use credit scores to determine rates, especially in tough economic times, two state officials said today. ...more

March 19, 2009

Tips to save money. ...more

March 6, 2009

My e-mail inbox is full again, which signals to me that it's time to do another round of questions and answers. Below are a couple queries that I know are on the minds of more than a few people. ...more

March 1, 2009

Now could be a good time to refinance your home because mortgage rates are low. ...more

February 16, 2009

Diane Shackle found it gut-wrenching to walk away from a mortgage she took out in times that were better for both her and the U.S. economy. ...more

December 20, 2008

The auto industry is preparing to report another month of rapidly slowing sales - possibly the worst in decades - as the same toxic combination of the credit crunch and the careening economy continue to keep consumers away from dealerships. ...more

November 1, 2008

A few years ago, I bought your wonderful book, "100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask," and it's the best book I've ever seen of its kind. I call it "the bible of first-timers" and have recommended it to many first-time buyers. ...more

August 14, 2008