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Haven't Filed Yet? IRS Site Best for Free Tax Tools

10:22 am, April 13, 2012

You don't have to look beyond IRS.gov to find free and easy-to-use tax tools for last-minute filers.

 

Don't Wait for a Principal Reduction on Your Home

9:48 am, April 13, 2012

For underwater homeowners and many who want to help them, there is a Holy Grail: principal reduction. But will the government make this idea a reality?

 

FHA Reconsiders New Rule on Lending to Those With Debt

12:00 pm, April 09, 2012

The Federal Housing Administration is delaying and possibly changing a rule that prohibits potential homeowners with a minor debt load from getting a loan.
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Heading to Bankruptcy? Follow the Counseling Rules First

5:01 pm, March 29, 2012

Pre-bankruptcy counseling is mandatory - and you’ll need to clear some judicial hurdles when dealing with financial counseling.

 

Troubled Homeowners May Get a Break on Mortgage Principals

12:53 pm, March 26, 2012

Freddie Mac is hinting that government-sponsored home mortgages may soon offer for a big “out” for troubled homeowners – reduced principal on their mortgages.
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Underwater on Your Home? HARP May Be Able to Help Now

11:00 am, March 22, 2012

The HARP 2.0 refinance program became widely available to underwater homeowners on Monday. Here's how to find out if you're eligble.

 

Consumer Agency Head: 'We Can Win Our Critics Over'

12:12 pm, March 16, 2012

After several months of legislative battles, the CFPB’s director says the consumer agency is finally in a position to prove itself to critics.

 

What’s Behind Obama’s Housing Relief Plan?

4:30 pm, March 08, 2012

On Super Tuesday, the White House took the opportunity to show what President Barack Obama wants to do to help responsible homeowners and support the housing market ...

 

Everything That’s Wrong With the Economy in 1 PowerPoint Slide

3:00 pm, March 01, 2012

A slideshow presentation from the Treasury Department includes one slide highlighting all the challenges that remain for the economy. It’s a frightening image, ...

 

Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights: Don’t Start Cheering Yet

4:11 pm, February 23, 2012

The Obama administration has proposed a “bill of rights” to protect consumers’ data, but privacy experts say it’s unclear what legislation will come out of ...

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