Household Finances
Avoiding Common Mortgage Scams
Despite tougher mortgage guidelines and better loan disclosures for consumers, mortgage fraud is on the rise.
Household Finances : Which Bills Should I Pay First?
Morning television can be “light”, but as far as personal finance interviews go, this Suze Orman segment from The Today Show is loaded with practical financial planning advice.
Shopping And Paying Bills Online? Here’s Methods To Protect Your Online Financial Identity
In May 2010, Retail Sales at non-store retailers — a category that includes Amazon and eBay — topped $29 billion, up 16 percent from May 2009. Clearly, Americans are doing an increasing amount of shopping online. But how well are we protecting our identities?
The Average Household Will Get $2,800 In Tax Refunds. Will You?
If you’re among the Americans expecting a tax refund this year, this 4-minute piece from NBC’s The Today Show may be helpful. It’s a talk about how to receive a refund and what to do with it.


