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Fannie Mae, big banks halt holiday evictions
Dan Bobkoff Dec 7, 2012
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and some big banks will halt evictions from foreclosed homes during the holidays. Is this altruism or a publicity stunt?
The financial reality of investing for women
Helaine Olen Dec 7, 2012
We often hear that women are more risk averse than men. Commentator Helaine Olen says yes, male and female investors may approach risk-taking differently, but that's not why women have less money to put away.
After all those foreclusures, not so many houses for sale
David Weinberg Dec 27, 2012
Some cities with high foreclosure rates actually have housing shortages now, not a glut of foreclosed houses on the market. President Obama's mortgage-relief plan has helped, but another factor is hedge funds investing in houses to rent out.
What's helping the housing market bounce back?
Tony Cox Dec 7, 2012
Things are looking up in the housing market. People are starting to buy houses again. Mortgage rates are at an all-time low and there's lots of inventory. Or is there?
Advice for investors ahead of the fiscal cliff
Chris Farrell Dec 7, 2012
A lot of investors are on edge about what's going to happen with the fiscal cliff. Economics correspondent Chris Farrell says take a deep breath and don't make any rash decisions.
Homeownership sparks economy in many ways
Sally Herships Dec 6, 2012
Home prices are up nationwide. The recent demand has been good for more than just realtors and lenders.
Warren Buffett on what he 'gets' about the economy, investing mistakes, and inflation
Jeremy Hobson Nov 28, 2012
Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors in history, so what does he know about the economy that few others do? Buffet discusses the biggest investment mistake he's ever made, his economic concerns in the year ahead, and how to get the U.S. growing again.
Shining a light on the shadow inventory
Paddy Hirsch Nov 27, 2012
The housing market looks better, but what about the so-called shadow inventory?
Corporate raiders morph into nice(r) guys
Bob Moon Nov 26, 2012
Carl Icahn used to buy companies and break them up. These days, he’s an activist investor, using large stakes to influence corporate strategy.
Groups buy up underwater mortgages, keep families in house
Susie An Nov 23, 2012
The national foreclosure rate increased by more than 3 percent in October compared to the previous month. Some groups across the country are trying to change that by buying underwater mortgages and keeping families in their homes.
