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• Mortgage Defaults Increase Despite News of Economic Recovery

  A growing number of Americans aren't going to be home for the holidays this year - and it's not because they're traveling. Despite news that the economy is under recovery, foreclosures are again on the…

• Thanksgiving Meal Costs A Little Less This Year

  If your financial state has you struggling for something to be thankful this year, take heart - at least your holiday meal won't cost as much as last year. For the first time in almost…

• Some Employees May Have to Pay Stimulus Money Back

  Remember that stimulus package the government enacted back in February? Well, apparently Uncle Sam got a little too generous. It's just been announced that up to 15 million taxpayers could owe some of that stimulus…

• Selling Unused Stuff Can Be a Golden Opportunity for Cash

  Short on cash? How about turning some of your trash into treasure? Every time I start complaining that I don't have enough living space, I clean my closet and realize that it's me, not my…

• Banks Find Ways to Make Checking Accounts More Expensive, Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Say

  There's a lot of (legal) pick pocketing going around, but that shouldn't mean we have to put up with it. Remember last month when we discussed the growing cost of credit cards? In response to…

• Save Money on Your Heating Bill This Season

  Every fall, I hope for a gradual transition from warm to cool weather. And every year, I'm rudely surprised as we go immediately from the last Indian summer night to a chilly, frost-covered morning. As…

• Uncle Sam Extends Homebuyer Credit, Unemployment Checks

  Sometimes finding help is as easy as asking for it. Uncle Sam heard our cries for help loud and clear - in one particular case, at least. With the housing and job markets lagging behind…

• Despite Advertisements, Credit Reports Aren't Always Free

  What do you think of when you hear ads for FreeCreditReport.com? Call me crazy, but I always assumed they were publicizing a way to, you know, get a free credit report. I guess I'm more…

• Higher Minimum Payments Can Save Money, According to Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers

  Higher interest, a lower credit limit and a larger minimum payment - the new changes credit card companies are throwing our way aren't exactly in the holiday spirit. But at least one of these changes…

• Credit Card "Deals" That Can Cost You Money

  Sometimes paying more actually means paying less. Confused? Let's say you're out doing some holiday shopping when the sales clerk tells you that you could save 15% just by opening a credit card account with…