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Mortgage advice is hard to fit into 140 characters, but these experts, commentators and news outlets are doing their best to keep their followers informed. Below, we round up five of our favorite mortgage tweeters and explain what they each bring to the table. To follow them, simply click on their handle below. @AOLrealestate Sample… Read More

The news this week wasn’t so sunny for the housing market. Though rates are low and credit seems to be opening up somewhat, mortgage delinquencies are on the rise and some expiring tax cuts could mean more homes on the already-flooded market. That doesn’t necessarily mean doom and gloom for homeowners, just more obstacles to… Read More

As back-to-school shopping season rolls in, the credit cards are getting pulled out of parents’ wallets as they spring for all of the necessities. The National Retail Federation recently reported that families will increase their back-to-school spending significantly this year after cutting back last year. The average family with children in grades kindergarten through 12… Read More

With more public institutions and private companies collecting data about customers, it’s no surprise that Americans are trying to tighten up their presence on the Web. After all, there’s a lot of random data out there that, once combined, can paint a pretty vivid picture for scammers, legitimate companies and anyone else who’s willing to… Read More

Two major groups have decided to lay low this week by not taking action to spur the economy. Only time will tell what effect this week’s news will have on borrowers and Americans in general. Fed Says U.S. Economy Has Slowed, Takes No New Steps The Federal Reserve released a statement Wednesday that looked eerily… Read More

The top consumer complaints among Americans last year stay relatively the same, with car, credit and debt complaints topping the list. An annual report released by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the North American Consumer Protection Investigators (NACPI) shows that while the top complaints remained similar year over year, there are several fast-growing complaint… Read More

The talk of the town (or, at least, of Twitter) this week was the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and U.S. Department of Education report on private student loans. Read on for all the news you might have missed this week. CFPB Report Highlights Private Student Loan Pitfalls The CFPB report on private student loans highlighted… Read More

As the recession recovery finally sets in for many Americans, debt management is at the top of their financial to-do list. However, there are still many areas with lots of personal debt. A recent analysis of data provided to Credit.com from Experian shows that most states have a revolving debt load of about $25,o00, with… Read More

With the unemployment rate still hovering around 8.2%, there are a lot of job-seekers out there. And not all of those job hunters have a perfect financial record. That used to be a cause for concern, with many reports that employers were increasingly relying on credit checks to make hiring decisions. However, a new report… Read More

Cars may not be like fine wines and cheese, getting better with age, but more Americans are holding on to their aging vehicles and that behavior isn’t expected to change with an improving economy. A new survey from AutoMD.com of almost 4,000 car owners shows that Americans overwhelmingly see themselves owning their car for 10 or… Read More