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Are you getting ready to apply for a mortgage? Here are three common mistakes that you should avoid.

When many people buy a home, they forget about some of the other fees like closing costs. Here are some ways you can minimize your closing costs and have more money once the deal is done.

The US is very close to the debt ceiling of $14.952 trillion. What do hard assets have that the dollar doesn't?

Did you buy a house in 2010? If so, what was your main reason for doing so?

With the deep water drilling being sanctioned, and issues with the Alaskan Pipeline, oil sands may present a viable optionasoil climbs past $90 a barrel.

Do you know what happens when a home goes through the foreclosure process? If you'd like to buy a foreclosure this year, here are the three stages you can expect.

CNBBankDirect recently re-launched their website to make it a great resource for all types of financial advice. The bank also is offering a free savings account that pays 1.20% APY.

Do you know if you are getting into a bad mortgage deal? Here are some things to look for before you make that final decision.

There could be some changes happening in the mortgage industry in the year to come. What are some of the changes to expect and how will they affect you?

The Zions Bank Internet Savings Account is currently offering a 1.11% APY, yet it also has over 125 physical branches you could visit if need be.

Do loan modifications really help troubled homeowners? It helped this family and it can probably help millions more!

These days, the returns available for cash and short term CD investments are so low, many are just giving up on seeking higher rates and writing cash off as a lost investment. But, there are other options.

Is the world economy gaining strength? Probably. Is the world hesitant on the US dollar? Probably. Is there something that benefits from both scenarios? Yes. Silver. Known as the poor man's gold and often relegated to the "lesser" title, silver is breaking out.

Bank of Internet offers competitive CD, checking and savings account rates. However, their format may not be right for everyone.

Ally is offering a 0.50% APY on balances $14,999 and under and a 1.05% APY for balances $15,000 and over. However, you should closely look at your spending habits and deposit amounts before committing to any bank offer.