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The 5.6-point Oklahoma earthquake -- the strongest in recorded history for that state -- underscored the harsh reality that fires, storms and floods are not the only perils

Europe may be in the throes of an economic crisis, but when it comes to quality of life, it's the hands-down world leader, according to the latest quality

  With Hurricane Irene bearing down on the East Coast, consumers in the path of the storm would be wise to take a few quick steps to limit your

Record-low interest rates are making refinancing look very attractive. But falling home values, reluctant lenders, and declining credit scores have created a tricky lending market. Head over to

Did you know that some $19 billion of your tax dollars are going to bail-out rich coastal homeowners and insurance companies through a national program? If you want

Eminent Domain allows the government to force you off of your land so that Uncle Sam can use it for “public good.” But what happens when the government

If you’re of the right age, short on cash, and sitting on hundreds of thousands of dollars in home equity, a reverse mortgage could be a sweet deal.

Refinancing can be a brilliant way to save thousands of dollars on your home mortgage, but you need to watch one thing if you do: fees. Closing costs,

Reverse mortgages are loans made exclusively to people over the age of 62, where the payments work in reverse. Instead of getting a lump sum and having to