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When U.S. Congress reconvenes today on Capital Hill, the Mortgage Debt Relief Act (MDRA) of 2007 will be on the docket for a shot at an extension through

There is a clear opportunity for people across the country to better understand the importance of following evacuation protocols. One in four (21 percent) of Americans have had their

When President Barack Obama recently signed a massive, job-creating transportation bill, which also held down interest rates on student loans, the bill also extended the National Flood Insurance

First-time home buyers, established homeowners, empty nesters and others in various stages of life need homeowners insurance that fits - not coverage that's unnecessary. Policies tailored to fit

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING (NFCC) - Advice to invest that once-every-four-years-extra-day in getting your financial house in order is another classic "why-didn't-I-think-of-that" moment from a credit

When your kid goes off to college, he or she can leave under the protective umbrella of your homeowners insurance policy -- if you properly open the canopy. The

What does Chinese drywall, living in coastal areas, lower home prices and credit scores have in common? They are all issues that can cost you more in homeowners insurance,

A growing number of job loss mortgage protection insurance policies help take the fear out of home buying, but the coverage is not for everyone. The not-for-everyone catch isn't

Recession refugees who turn to a home-based business to make ends meet threaten their livelihood if they aren't properly insured. Homeowner policies limit coverage for work-at-home ventures and that

A growing number of job loss mortgage protection insurance policies help take the fear out of home buying, but the coverage -- sometimes over-hyped as a form of

If hard times has you renting out that empty room for some fast cash, you could be opening the door to a lot more cost, not less. The Insurance

Eat, drink, but be wary at home during holiday festivities. Collect car keys at the door, check your insurance policy, skip the oxycontin sales, hire a host, serve no-buzz

Not long ago, property managers were pitching Pebble Beach, CA home owners the idea of renting their homes when the U.S. Open next visits the Monterey County area

When the Superbowl, U.S. Open, World Series, Olympics, and other major sporting and entertainment events come to town, the community cashes in on an influx of visitors dining,

Flood insurance is only mandated for properties in high-risk flood zones, but even if you live in a low- or moderate-risk area, you should bone up on the

Here's a market twist you probably overlooked: It may be cheaper -- and safer -- to keep a home for sale occupied, especially if it doesn't sell soon

Effective January 1, 2008, the "Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007," says, for those eligible, no taxes will be owed on any mortgage debt on a principal

There's some good news on the home insurance front. After disaster hits, you expect homeowners insurance policy rates to rise, but that's not what's happening in California. Southern California's devastating

Kids cavorting carelessly across your property. Playful pranks that become acts of vandalism. Party guests over doing it. Halloween can be scary. Before you put out the Halloween treats and