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The mortgage rates are on the rise, but the increases are slight.

Home Depot (HD) came under tremendous financial pressure during the crisis of 2008. Now, America's fourth largest retailer is back on its feet and yielding a handy 2.8% dividend.

3M is a company synonymous with economic growth, operating in a variety of different sectors across the globe. The company is engaging on an even greater diversification drive, but still yields 2.5%

Many banks this season are following a policy of halting evictions the the week before and the week after Christmas.

Foot Locker (FL) has made a remarkable recovery from the 2008 downturn, producing a 70% return from a year ago. The company now sits on a 3% dividend yield.

The US consumes more energy than Europe. We have had a push for energy independence and New York State may set a negative precedent for such independence.

Many potential home buyers are hesitant about buying a home in this economic climate. Are their hesitations unfounded?

Do you use your credit cards quite regularly around this time of year and then get hit with a huge bill in January? Here are a few ways to help prevent those oversized bills from putting a damper on your Christmas season.

Are you going to apply for a mortgage loan any time soon? If so, you should know about these common barriers so you can prepare yourself beforehand.

With a 2.4% dividend yield and a growing payout, Analog Devices (ADI) is an innovative electronics company with a $10bn market cap.

It's nice to see a major mortgage lender working with so many people to help them stay in their homes. If you have a mortgage with Wells Fargo, you may see a mortgage workshop coming to your area very soon.

Millions of consumers are putting a stop to using their credit cards in order to put more money towards paying down debt and paying their mortgage. Are you one of them?

Ketchup giant HJ Heinz is exploding in emerging markets. What does this mean for the long-term dividend payer?

When you search for a new home, does the quality of the area schools ever enter your mind? Here are some tips for researching the various school districts in there area where you are planning to move.

Mortgage rates seem to stabilizing a bit, but they are still very, very low.