Real Estate
Borrowing from a 401(k) to Make a Down Payment
Make sure you understand the rules and risks before tapping your retirement savings to pay for a home.
Save Thousands in 15 Minutes or Less
You'll be surprised how much you can pocket in so little time.
Why a Long-Term, Fixed-Rate Home Loan Makes Sense
Despite the uptick in homeowners choosing shorter-term loans, longer-term mortgages at today's low rates provide more flexibility.
6 Ways to Retire Without a Mortgage
If your goal is to pay off the house before you retire, consider these smart strategies.
Don't Make a Deal You Don't Intend to Honor
An ethical businessman bids what he truly believes an asset is worth and what he's fully committed to paying.
What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2012
The bleeding is just about over. But don’t expect a speedy recovery.
Pay Off the House or Keep the Mortgage?
Consider these factors when weighing the decision to pay off the house.
Refi Out of an Egregious Mortgage?
The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) targeting homeowners with underwater mortgages may be able to provide some relief.
Refinance at Today’s Lower Interest Rates to Save Money on Your Mortgage
For a lot of borrowers, it makes sense to refinance.
Finally, a Bottom for Home Prices
Plenty of people would like to set up their own household. More-affordable houses could bring them into the market.
Tax Rules for Home Sales
Here's what you need to know if you sell a house that a parent gave you while he or she was still living.
10 Tiny Houses You'll Love Big Time
You can find huge savings in these small living spaces.
The Fatal Flaw of Obama's Mortgage Plan
Until Americans see owning a home as a good investment again, housing will continue to be a drag on the economy.
Where Millionaires Live in America
Want to meet a bonafide millionaire? You'll find the best odds in these cities.
Map: Where Millionaires Live in America
We plotted the 50 cities with the highest number and concentration of millionaires. Some might surprise you.
Living Well in a Little House
Freelance journalist Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell and her husband, of Yellville, Arkansas, chose to downsize to a 480-square-foot lake house that they share with their five dogs.
Cash In on the Natural Gas Shale Boom
Lease payments and royalties have turned gas-rich regions into boomtowns. You could share in the windfall.
Underwater Mortgage Relief
The federal government is making it easier for homeowners who owe more on their house than it's worth to qualify for its refinancing program.
6 Good Reasons to Buy a Home Now
Houses are more affordable than they’ve been in a decade.
Great Advice From Around the Web
A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Refinancing
Lenders say these borrowing blunders are common.
Best Value Cities 2011:
1. Omaha, Neb.
A hot business climate, cool amenities and cheap-and-easy living earn Omaha our top spot.
Best Value Cities 2011:
2. Charlotte, N.C.
It’s a banking mecca, and a wide green streak runs through it.
Best Value Cities 2011:
10. Cincinnati, Ohio
This comeback city is creating jobs and redeveloping its downtown.
Best Value Cities 2011:
7. Little Rock, Ark.
The Clinton Library and big corporate projects bolster a strong economy.
Best Value Cities 2011:
9. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
From grains to planes, a diverse economy attracts a high-tech workforce.
Best Value Cities 2011:
4. Colorado Springs, Colo.
Smart people flock to this city with a diverse economy and spectacular setting.
Best Value Cities 2011:
6. Lexington, Ky.
This small, progressive city values its rolling landscape and rich past.
Best Value Cities 2011:
8. Wichita, Kan.
Living costs are typical of a small prairie town, but you’ll enjoy big-city amenities.
Best Value Cities 2011:
5. Knoxville, Tenn.
It offers college sports, the Smoky Mountains and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Best Value Cities 2011:
3. Nashville, Tenn.
Booming entertainment, health care and education sectors are music to the ears of its residents.
James Angel: Missed Financial Reform Deadlines Not All Bad
A year after Dodd-Frank became law, missed deadlines pile up.
Do This or That?
We tackle tough financial questions and give you answers to fit your needs.
Should You Refinance?
With mortgage rates so low, lots of homeowners are looking to get new loans. But be prepared to jump through a lot of hoops and weigh all the costs.
6 Sites to Help You Find Foreclosures
You can search online for bank- and government-owned properties.
Evaluating Two Real-Estate Companies
The potential for Howard Hughes's properties is huge, and its stock is cheap. But St. Joe Company has little value, and its shares are too expensive.
Amend Your Tax Return
Generally, you have up to three years after the date you filed your original return to get a refund.
Is Gentrification a Plus for the Neighbors?
Gentrification is often used unfairly to describe what should be viewed as a normal and positive stage in the life cycle of cities.
How to Profit From Your Basement Rental
Renting out part of your home can boost cash flow, but first take a look at what it takes to be a landlord.
The Laws of Renting Out Separate Dwellings on Your Property
If you’re looking to create a separate dwelling unit in your home, do it the legal way.
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