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Stage Your House Correctly to Take Advantage of the Current Market

With this buyer's market going on right now, this could be a great time to sell your home. Making it live up to its potential by staging it correctly is the best way to get top dollar.

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Sallie Mae Now Offers More than Just School Loans

Sallie Mae is now offering CD account products. Here are some details to help you better understand what this student loan conglomerate is offering.

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Feds Approve More Money for Troubled Homeowners

Congress just approved more money for troubled homeowners. What will this mean for homebuyers and those who are having trouble making their payments?

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HUD recently announced that it was going to provide millions of dollars for housing counseling. Is this something you could benefit from?

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Can You Time the CD Market?

Is it possible to time the CD market so you can get the best rates?

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Looking for a Relatively Safe Tax-Free Investment? Consider Zero-Coupon Municipal Bonds.

Zero-coupon municipal bonds are sold at a substantial discount from face value, and the interest is often tax-free.

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With government budget deficits and unstable financial conditions, is it still safe to invest in municipal bonds?

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The number of mortgage delinquencies has been falling lately, but are those numbers deceptive?

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What You Should Know about Callable CDs

Callable CDs are much like normal CD accounts with a twist. Are they the right type of investment for you?

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Are Zero-Coupon CDs Right for You?

If you can afford to hold CDs to full-term maturity and can afford to pay taxes each year on interest income you haven't actually been paid yet, zero-coupon CDs may be worth looking into.

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Mortgage rates are at historic lows, but is it enough to stimulate the economy? Many analysts are concerned that more needs to be done.

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Now is one of the best times ever to apply for a mortgage...but only if you have the proper qualifications.

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Paying Taxes on Your CD Account Interest

Are you expected to pay taxes on the interest you earn with your CD investments?

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Four Factors that Determine CD Rates

Have you ever wondered where banks get the rates they have for the CD accounts they offer? There is a method to their madness and there are ways that you can maximize the benefits that you reap.

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USAA's award winning customer service and their great banking products aren’t just for military members and their families anymore.

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