85 Percent of Refinancing Homeowners Maintain or Reduce Mortgage Debt in Fourth Quarter: 26-Year High

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC.OB - News) released the results of its fourth quarter refinance analysis showing homeowners who refinance continue to strengthen their fiscal house. ...

Expenses expanding

An examination of the results of 417 companies (excluding those in the financial sector) that have declared their results for the third quarter (Q3) of the current financial year suggests that the slowdown apparent in the second quarter became even more pronounced between October and December 2011. The impact of inflation on raw material inputs, of high interest costs and of rising crude and gas ...

Special tax district in west Huntsville will be repaid early, saving $15 million in interest

Mayor Tommy Battle said the city's infrastructure investments, including construction of Columbia High School in Cummings Research Park, helped spark a growth spurt in west Huntsville. The appraised value of all properties within the tax district now tops $2 billion.

Credit card or loan to tackle debt?

PERSONAL loans are now going head-to-head with credit cards in the battle for debt consolidation business.

Businesses that rip off the poor

Those who are struggling financially should avoid several industries that aim to exploit them. Fortunately, they can do so by considering some alternatives.