Homeowners

Faced with limited marketing budgets and stiff competition, some companies are turning to unusual ad campaigns to gain an advantage.

This past year was a tumultuous one for small businesses. Check out the top 13 events of the year, and why they mattered to small businesses.

A glut of underwater mortgages poses a real risk of drowning the entire U.S. economy in another financial crisis.

An inch of water in the wrong place, at the wrong time, is enough to bankrupt a small business. Why take that chance?

Are housing prices on the road to recovery or simply enjoying a dead-cat bounce? At least for now, it's still an open question.

The Obama Administration's new student loan initiative addresses a major source of consumer debt. Will that translate into increased consumer spending?

You don't have to be saddled to your mortgage for a full 30 years. Break free by using these tips to pay off your home ahead of schedule.

Foreclosures are up, and over a quarter of U.S. mortgages are underwater or close to it. That's more money tied up in debt and less for consumer spending.

Interest paid on mortgages is tax-deductible, but there are several limitations on exactly what and how much you can deduct.

Economists aren't sure how much and how fast the end of the Fed's economic pump-priming program will impact the nation's economy.

Other countries have built lucrative new industries on clean-energy tech. It's vital that the United States follow suit.

What can the business owner and those with significant assets do to protect themselves and their loved ones before a loss occurs?

The owner of Urban Green Energy, an innovative wind turbine company, explains how his small business successfully expanded into the global marketplace.

Many insurance companies exclude certain dog breeds or may soon cover only dogs identified by tattoo, chip or other identifying mark.

Being a contractor,freelancer, or otherwise self-employed allows for the potential of taking many tax deductions that normal W-2 employees cannot take. Here are some of the most common tax deductions for freelancers and...

When insurance rates harden, and they will, don't be caught unprepared. Make sure you have a broker with a deep understanding of coverage and unparalleled access to many insurance markets.

How do homeowners or rental property owners ensure they are adequately insured?

Help may be available for real estate investors, or those who own second homes, under a government-sponsored program that allows them to refinance into low, fixed-rate mortgages - even if they are underwater....