How much can I afford?
Get pre-approved for a mortgage. This involves getting your credit report and FICO scores and investigating the type of mortgage that’s best for you. Shop around for the best rates and programs.
What kind of home do I want (the ‘wish list’)? What kind of home do I need?
Make a wish list [...]

Source: msnbc.com news services. See original article here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31521098/ns/business-stocks_and_economy
PARIS – A severe U.S. recession will bottom out this year, but any recovery will be weak due to anemic markets and shrunken consumer wealth, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said on Wednesday.
“In this environment, a considerable degree of economic slack, especially in the labor [...]

One of Ideal Living magazine’s adages is “Where you live affects how you live,” and that has never been truer than it is right now. Perhaps it is a good time for each of us to sit back and assess where we are, where we are headed and where we want to be.
There’s no single [...]

With gas prices still on the rise, the housing market in a state of flux, and the word “recession” on the tip of pundits’ tongues, isn’t it nice to finally get some news that’s good for your pocketbook? North Carolina residents, take heart. Until December 31, 2010, you’re eligible for a Personal Renewable Energy Tax Credit that can yield as much as $10,500.

With gas prices still on the rise, the housing market in a state of flux, and the word ‘recession’ on the tip of pundits’ tongues, isn’t it nice to finally get some news that’s good for your pocketbook? North Carolina residents, take heart. Until December 31, 2010, you’re eligible for a Personal Renewable Energy Tax Credit that can yield as much as $10,500.

It’s no secret that lots of folks are watching their wallets more closely than they were this time last year. The good news: While clipping coupons from the Sunday paper is certainly effective, it’s far from the only way to save some dough. In fact, your best bets for maximizing every penny may be no further away than your keyboard.

While most people agree that everyone should have a will, relatively few think they need a trust. Think again. A trust is typically more versatile, more efficient, more private and ultimately more cost-effective in making sure that your final wishes are carried out as you intended.