Another Housing Bubble? Maybe Not

The housing market is springing back, and that has some housing industry observers looking for a downside. And now, with memories of the recent housing collapse still relatively fresh, some financial and housing experts are finding signs of another one looming on the...

Federal Bond Buyups: Keeping the Recovery Moving?

The long-awaited economic recovery continues in fits and starts, with some areas doing better than others. But as the dollar retreats in value and job gains fall well below expectations, the Federal Reserve has changed plans to scale back on its massive buyup of...

More Legal Woes for Bank of America?

Will the Bank of America never learn? After a multibillion dollar settlement in the robosigning bank fraud scandal and ongoing court battles related to charges of skewing numbers reported to LIBOR, the bank so many love to hate is in trouble again, facing accusations...

Student Loan Debt Keeps Women, Minorities Out of Housing

According to a variety of analyses, women and minorities have traditionally ended up on the short end of the economic stick. Now, new studies on the situation of recent college graduates reveal that two groups are also disproportionately burdened with student loan...

When the Fed’s in the Red, You Pay More

The housing market may be on the rebound after the great collapse of a few years ago, but the effects of that meltdown are still being felt. Large numbers of homeowners –and small investors – are still seeking relief through government sponsored mortgage assistance...