Reclaiming Your Finances

If you are like millons of Americans you are seeing the glimmers of evidence that the economy is turning around. The three years the nation has suffered under the failing economy has tested the financial planning abilites of most households. However, as you face your future and decide upon financial directions to travel, [...]

Tips For Avoiding Foreclosure

As the number of Americans facing foreclosure of their homes, manycould be saved if only they understood the processs more. Here are some tips to protect your home.
1. Don’t ignore your mortgage problem – If you are unable to pay your mortage, dont hide from your lender. Call them and try to work [...]

Investing in a Down Economy

I always know when a state’s lottery has reached an unusually high amount by the lines in the stores selling lottery tickets and the general buzz around offices and at the popular lunch spots. It seems most of us are all drawn to financial wealth of enormous proportions and even more so, when the [...]

Bankruptcy Notes for the Homeowner

The decision to file for bankruptcy is a tough one for the homeowner, but a choice millions of Americans are making each day as a result of the collapse of the housing market. While contemplating bankruptcy, the major concern of the homeowner is what happens to the home after filing. However, depending on the choice [...]

Understanding the Short Sale

Today’s real estate market has experienced a plethora of foreclosures and bankruptcies due to several instabilities within the US real estate market. As home values continue to fall and real estate sales slow down, many homeowners are finding themselves owing more than their homes are worth in the declining market. This is often referred to [...]

Considering Bankruptcy and Have a 401k?

Americans are considering bankruptcy at a nearly unprecedented rate. In addition, there is a growing consideration of a “hardship withdrawal” of 401k retirement accounts in a last effort to access cash necessary to meet financial obligations and possibly avoid a personal bankruptcy. However, the penalties and taxes charged for prematurely tapping of these pension funds [...]