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    • Newly constructed single family homes are shown for sale in San Diego
      Analysis: Supply crunch to take steam out of home sales Lucia Mutikani - Reuters - Wed, Apr 3, 2013

      By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A shortage of properties could take some edge off home sales during the spring selling season, but the housing market recovery … More »Analysis: Supply crunch to take steam out of home sales

      Newly constructed single family homes are shown for sale in San Diego

      By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A shortage of properties could take some edge off home sales during the spring selling season, but the housing market recovery should remain intact. The stock of houses for sale has declined rapidly in recent months as both investors and ordinary Americans rush to take advantage …

    • Manulife pulls low-rate mortgage after Canada government pressure Cameron French - Reuters - Tue, Mar 19, 2013

      By Cameron French TORONTO (Reuters) - Manulife Financial said on Tuesday it is reversing a decision to cut Canadian mortgage rates following pressure from Finance Minister … More »Manulife pulls low-rate mortgage after Canada government pressure

      By Cameron French TORONTO (Reuters) - Manulife Financial said on Tuesday it is reversing a decision to cut Canadian mortgage rates following pressure from Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, who has raised concerns about record high consumer debt levels. Manulife, which is Canada's largest insurer but also offers banking services …

    • This Is Housing Bubble 2.0: David Stockman
      Canada's housing affordability improves in fourth quarter: RBC Andrea Hopkins - Reuters - Mon, Feb 25, 2013

      TORONTO (Reuters) - Small declines in home prices and mortgage rates made Canadian home ownership slightly more affordable in the fourth quarter of 2012, the second straight … More »Canada's housing affordability improves in fourth quarter: RBC

      This Is Housing Bubble 2.0: David Stockman

      TORONTO (Reuters) - Small declines in home prices and mortgage rates made Canadian home ownership slightly more affordable in the fourth quarter of 2012, the second straight improvement, and soft home buyer demand may help continue the trend in 2013, according to a report by RBC Economics released on Monday. RBC, Canada's …

    • In this Thursday, Jan. 3, 2012 photo, a home is for sale in Mount Lebanon, Pa. Freddie Mac reports on mortgage rates for the second week of February on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
      US rate on 30-year mortgage steady at 3.53 pct MARTIN CRUTSINGER - AP - Thu, Feb 14, 2013

      WASHINGTON (AP) — The average U.S. rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was unchanged for a second week, remaining near historic lows. The average rate on the 15-year mortgage … More »US rate on 30-year mortgage steady at 3.53 pct

      In this Thursday, Jan. 3, 2012 photo, a home is for sale in Mount Lebanon, Pa. Freddie Mac reports on mortgage rates for the second week of February on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

      WASHINGTON (AP) — The average U.S. rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was unchanged for a second week, remaining near historic lows. The average rate on the 15-year mortgage also stayed the same. Low mortgage rates are helping to strengthen the housing recovery.

    • US home sales rose to 5-year high in 2012 CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER - AP - Tue, Jan 22, 2013

      WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of previously occupied homes rose in 2012 to their highest level in five years, spurred higher by record-low mortgage rates and steady h … More »US home sales rose to 5-year high in 2012

      WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of previously occupied homes rose in 2012 to their highest level in five years, spurred higher by record-low mortgage rates and steady hiring.

    • US home sales surge to highest level in 3 years By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER - AP - Thu, Dec 20, 2012

      WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of previously occupied homes jumped to their highest level in three years last month, bolstered by steady job gains and record-low mortgage … More »US home sales surge to highest level in 3 years

      WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of previously occupied homes jumped to their highest level in three years last month, bolstered by steady job gains and record-low mortgage rates. The report was the latest sign of a sustained recovery in the housing market.

    • US home sales jump to highest level in 3 years By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER - AP - Thu, Dec 20, 2012

      WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of previously occupied homes jumped to their highest level in three years last month, bolstered by steady job gains and record-low mortgage … More »US home sales jump to highest level in 3 years

      WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of previously occupied homes jumped to their highest level in three years last month, bolstered by steady job gains and record-low mortgage rates.

    • FILE - This Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 file photo shows a for-sale sign at a home in Glenview, Ill.An index measuring the number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes in October jumped to nearly its highest level in almost six years. Steady job gains and record-low mortgage rates have made home buying more attractive. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
      US pending home sales jump to nearly a 6-year high By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER - AP - Thu, Nov 29, 2012

      An index measuring the number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes in October jumped to nearly its highest level in almost six years. Steady job gains and … More »US pending home sales jump to nearly a 6-year high

      FILE - This Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 file photo shows a for-sale sign at a home in Glenview, Ill.An index measuring the number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes in October jumped to nearly its highest level in almost six years. Steady job gains and record-low mortgage rates have made home buying more attractive. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

      An index measuring the number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes in October jumped to nearly its highest level in almost six years. Steady job gains and record-low mortgage rates have made home buying more attractive.

    • Retirement Savings Plan Reality: Save More Mitch Tuchman - Forbes - Tue, Nov 27, 2012

      There's a buzz building in California over a state move to create a retirement savings plan for private employees with no workplace 401k. It might seem that everyone … More »Retirement Savings Plan Reality: Save More

      There's a buzz building in California over a state move to create a retirement savings plan for private employees with no workplace 401k. It might seem that everyone has plenty of access to a retirement ...

    • FILE - This Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 file photo shows a for-sale sign at a home in Glenview, Ill. U.S. sales of previously occupied homes rose solidly in October, helped by improvement in the job market and record-low mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
      US home sales rise 2.1 percent in October ALEX VEIGA and CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER - AP - Mon, Nov 19, 2012

      U.S. sales of previously occupied homes rose solidly in October, helped by improvement in the job market and record-low mortgage rates. More »US home sales rise 2.1 percent in October

      FILE - This Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 file photo shows a for-sale sign at a home in Glenview, Ill. U.S. sales of previously occupied homes rose solidly in October, helped by improvement in the job market and record-low mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

      U.S. sales of previously occupied homes rose solidly in October, helped by improvement in the job market and record-low mortgage rates.

    • This Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 photo shows a for-sale sign at a home in Glenview, Ill. Average U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week and continued to hover near record lows. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
      US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.41 pct. MARCY GORDON - AP - Thu, Oct 25, 2012

      Average U.S. mortgage rates rose only slightly this week and continued to hover near record lows, a trend that has helped boost home sales and refinancing. More »US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.41 pct.

      This Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 photo shows a for-sale sign at a home in Glenview, Ill. Average U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week and continued to hover near record lows. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

      Average U.S. mortgage rates rose only slightly this week and continued to hover near record lows, a trend that has helped boost home sales and refinancing.

    • In this Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, photo,a home is for sale in Oklahoma City. Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell again to new record lows. The decline suggests the Federal Reserve's stimulus efforts may be having an impact on mortgage rates. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, the rate on the 30-year loan dropped to 3.40 percent. That's down from last week's rate of 3.49 percent, which was the lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
      Rate on 30-year mortgage hits record low 3.40 pct. MARCY GORDON - AP - Thu, Sep 27, 2012

      Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell again to new record lows. The decline suggests the Federal Reserve's stimulus efforts may be having an impact on mortgage … More »Rate on 30-year mortgage hits record low 3.40 pct.

      In this Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, photo,a home is for sale in Oklahoma City. Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell again to new record lows. The decline suggests the Federal Reserve's stimulus efforts may be having an impact on mortgage rates. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, the rate on the 30-year loan dropped to 3.40 percent. That's down from last week's rate of 3.49 percent, which was the lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

      Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell again to new record lows. The decline suggests the Federal Reserve's stimulus efforts may be having an impact on mortgage rates.

    • Ahead of the Bell: Weekly mortgage rates AP - Thu, Sep 20, 2012

      Loan buyer Freddie Mac reports Thursday on whether mortgage rates are continuing to hold near recent low rates. More »Ahead of the Bell: Weekly mortgage rates

      Loan buyer Freddie Mac reports Thursday on whether mortgage rates are continuing to hold near recent low rates.

    • W.Va. teachers to attend 'Finance University' AP - Mon, Jul 23, 2012

      West Virginia University's business school is teaming up with the state auditor's office and a nonprofit economic literacy group called the West Virginia Jump$start … More »W.Va. teachers to attend 'Finance University'

      West Virginia University's business school is teaming up with the state auditor's office and a nonprofit economic literacy group called the West Virginia Jump$start Coalition to present a conference for educators to learn personal finance — and how to teach it to their students.

    • FILE- In this June 13, 2012, file photo, a woman walks to an open house in San Diego. Fixed U.S. mortgage rates fell again to new record lows, providing prospective buyers with even more incentive to brave a modestly recovering housing market. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday, July 5, 2012, that the average on the 30-year loan dropped to 3.62 percent. That's down from 3.66 percent last week and the lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
      US fixed mortgage rates fall to new record lows AP - Thu, Jul 5, 2012

      Fixed U.S. mortgage rates fell again to new record lows, providing prospective buyers with more incentive to brave a modestly recovering housing market. More »US fixed mortgage rates fall to new record lows

      FILE- In this June 13, 2012, file photo, a woman walks to an open house in San Diego. Fixed U.S. mortgage rates fell again to new record lows, providing prospective buyers with even more incentive to brave a modestly recovering housing market. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday, July 5, 2012, that the average on the 30-year loan dropped to 3.62 percent. That's down from 3.66 percent last week and the lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

      Fixed U.S. mortgage rates fell again to new record lows, providing prospective buyers with more incentive to brave a modestly recovering housing market.

    • US rate on 30-year mortgage hits record 3.83 pct. MARCY GORDON - AP - Thu, May 10, 2012

      Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week. Cheap mortgage rates have made home-buying and refinancing more affordable … More »US rate on 30-year mortgage hits record 3.83 pct.

      Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week. Cheap mortgage rates have made home-buying and refinancing more affordable than ever for those who can qualify.

    • Why the Slowest Investors Win the Race Column By TED SCHWARTZ - Good Morning America - Wed, Apr 11, 2012

      When It Comes to Your 401K, Slower Is Better More »Why the Slowest Investors Win the Race

      When It Comes to Your 401K, Slower Is Better

    • Newly built luxury townhomes are offered for sale in Woodland Hills, Calif. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Fixed mortgage rates hit yet another record low on the second week of the new year. But the cheap rates are expected to do little to boost the depressed housing market. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
      Rate on 30-year mortgage drops to record 3.89 pct. DEREK KRAVITZ - AP - Thu, Jan 12, 2012

      Fixed mortgage rates fell once again to a record low, offering a great opportunity for those who can afford to buy or refinance homes. But few are able to take advantage … More »Rate on 30-year mortgage drops to record 3.89 pct.

      Newly built luxury townhomes are offered for sale in Woodland Hills, Calif. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Fixed mortgage rates hit yet another record low on the second week of the new year. But the cheap rates are expected to do little to boost the depressed housing market. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

      Fixed mortgage rates fell once again to a record low, offering a great opportunity for those who can afford to buy or refinance homes. But few are able to take advantage of the historic rates.

    • FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2011 file photo, Suze Orman arrives at the Oprah Winfrey Network Television Critics Association 2011 Winter Press Tour Cocktail Reception in Pasadena, Calif. Orman is aiming to be first out of the gate in the fast-growing prepaid debit card market with a card that may help its users build a credit score. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, files)
      Credit score focus of new celeb-backed debit card EILEEN AJ CONNELLY - AP - Mon, Jan 9, 2012

      Personal finance media personality Suze Orman is thinking big. She's the   first out of the gate in the fast-growing prepaid debit card market with a card that aims … More »Credit score focus of new celeb-backed debit card

      FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2011 file photo, Suze Orman arrives at the Oprah Winfrey Network Television Critics Association 2011 Winter Press Tour Cocktail Reception in Pasadena, Calif. Orman is aiming to be first out of the gate in the fast-growing prepaid debit card market with a card that may help its users build a credit score. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, files)

      Personal finance media personality Suze Orman is thinking big. She's the   first out of the gate in the fast-growing prepaid debit card market with a card that aims to help its users build a credit score. It's a gamble that could pay off, if it can help create a way measure the creditworthiness of millions who function …

    • First Person: What My College Degree Means to Me Ted Sherman - Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Jan 9, 2012

      *Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Do you have a personal finance story that you'd like to share? Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing … More »First Person: What My College Degree Means to Me

      *Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Do you have a personal finance story that you'd like to share? Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing your own finance articles.

    • This Dec. 20, 2011 photo, shows a row of new homes for sale, in Winter Garden, Fla. Fixed mortgage rates rose slightly this week off their record lows. The year ends much like it began, with few people able to take advantage of the best rates in history. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
      Fixed mortgage rates end year above record lows DEREK KRAVITZ - AP - Thu, Dec 29, 2011

      Fixed mortgage rates rose slightly this week off their record lows. The year ends much like it began, with few people able to take advantage of the best rates in hi … More »Fixed mortgage rates end year above record lows

      This Dec. 20, 2011 photo, shows a row of new homes for sale, in Winter Garden, Fla. Fixed mortgage rates rose slightly this week off their record lows. The year ends much like it began, with few people able to take advantage of the best rates in history. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

      Fixed mortgage rates rose slightly this week off their record lows. The year ends much like it began, with few people able to take advantage of the best rates in history.

    • Fixed mortgage rates rise above record lows DEREK KRAVITZ - AP - Thu, Dec 29, 2011

      Fixed mortgage rates rose slightly this week off their record lows. The year ends much like it began, with few people able to take advantage of the best rates in hi … More »Fixed mortgage rates rise above record lows

      Fixed mortgage rates rose slightly this week off their record lows. The year ends much like it began, with few people able to take advantage of the best rates in history.

    • It's Not Too Late: Year-End Tax Moves
      It's Not Too Late: Year-End Tax Moves Jim Blankenship, CFP, EA - Forbes - Mon, Dec 12, 2011

        Image by 401K via Flickr Once you’ve reached the last month of the tax year, your options are limited to minimize your income taxes. But there are a few things that … More »It's Not Too Late: Year-End Tax Moves

      It's Not Too Late: Year-End Tax Moves

        Image by 401K via Flickr Once you’ve reached the last month of the tax year, your options are limited to minimize your income taxes. But there are a few things that could still be done, so don’t give up hope. For example, you could double up your real estate taxes by prepaying [...]

    • First Person: I Repaid My Student Loans While Still in College Summer Stewart - Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Dec 5, 2011

      *Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Do you have a personal finance story that you'd like to share? Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing … More »First Person: I Repaid My Student Loans While Still in College

      *Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Do you have a personal finance story that you'd like to share? Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing your own finance articles.

    • Home market being held back by wary first-timers DEREK KRAVITZ - AP - Wed, Nov 30, 2011

      This should be a great time to buy a first home. Prices have sunk to 2002 levels. Sellers are waiting anxiously as homes languish on the market. Mortgage rates are their … More »Home market being held back by wary first-timers

      This should be a great time to buy a first home. Prices have sunk to 2002 levels. Sellers are waiting anxiously as homes languish on the market. Mortgage rates are their lowest ever.

     

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