Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

The CFPB ordered a Texas homebuilder to return more than $100,000 in illegal fees.

Consider safety risks, time delays and hidden costs before embarking on DIY home improvements.

“No pets allowed” is not an excuse landlords can use to prevent renters with disabilities from moving in with a service animal.

There are two separate mortgage settlements that will result in payments to borrowers this year. Don’t get them mixed up.

Got questions about the foreclosure payments that are being mailed out to borrowers? Here are some answers.

Regulators chose to protect banks over consumers in foreclosure “review” settlement, Sen. Elizabeth Warren says.

If your home was in the process of foreclosure in 2009 and 2010, you may be getting a check in the mail next week.

March jobs report is a brutal reminder for those who thought the economy was on the right track.

With interest rates near record lows and rising rents, real estate can be a good investment these days — depending on where you buy and how you pay for it.

Will hassle-free loan modifications finally help some borrowers?