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Housing prices continued their fall and are now at mid-2002 levels according to the Case-Shiller Housing Index. Looking at the data, it's appears that we are close to a bottom in the correction. First time home buyers, time to dive in.

The United Kingdom has had similar mortgage problems that we have experienced. Should we follow their example to help us get out of the mess?

Interested in a savings account that pays more than most CD rates? Balances up to $24,999 earn 2.02% APY with this online account.

Nationwide is now "on your side" by offering a 1.05% APY money market account and CDs that pay up to 2.40% APY.

The credit card giant now offers a 1.00% online savings account, with no fees and no minimum deposit. They also offer no-minimum deposit CDs.

Google announces Google Wallet, so that your phone can become your wallet - only smaller.

Does a 15-year fixed rate mortgage sound better than a 30-year fixed rate mortgage? Sure it does! But can you qualify for a shorter term?

The current down payment required for a FHA mortgage is 3.5 percent. What do the Republicans want to raise it to and why?

Do you want more than just a high interest rate from your online checking account? Online Clear Sky accounts, provided by Chesapeake Bank, offer MoneyTracker, so you know exactly where your spending is going.

If you're lucky enough to live in El Paso, then you can become a member of El Paso Area Teachers FCU and open their 3.44% APY 60-Month CD. That's the best 60-month CD in the United States according to the BestCashCow database.

Mark Haines, the gruff, jocular CNBC anchor died unexpectedly in his sleep last night.

Does the honeymoon have to end after the promotional rates for new accounts end? Not always. Many banks, like Bank of America, offer more benefits - just for being a customer.

If you are looking for a long-term place to safely store some of your nest egg, you can open this high APY CD account online. Although this CD is offered by Southern California's largest retail banking institution, you don't have to live in Southern California to get in on this deal.

Home Depot offers a nice dividend and is well positioned for future growth. It's one of the best retail dividend stocks out there.

These online-only accounts have no monthly fees, no minimum balance requirements, and deposits up to $1,000,000 earn this competitive interest rate. There is, however, some (small) fine print to be aware of.