Budgeting 101
Does it seem like it's getting harder to stretch your paycheck to cover all your bills? With gas prices approaching $4 a gallon and food costs increasing every day, now more than ever it is important to make sure you have control of your finances. Easier said than done. With all the financial advice out there, it is easy to become overwhelmed with where to begin. Step one to getting on the right track is simple: Develop a personal budget.

Custom Builders Woo Buyers with Free Mortgage Payments, Other Incentives
Custom-home builders -- who build on demand for a specific buyer rather than construct a home and then seek a buyer -- are facing the same challenges as other home developers: a market with excess inventory and a dearth of qualified buyers. In response, custom and other home builders are offering buyer incentives.

Top Ten Tips for Financing a Home
Warmer weather and the conclusion of another school year are two signs that summer is almost here. While many Americans get ready for summer travel, barbeques, and other rites of the season, thousands will be taking advantage of a buyer's market by looking for a new place to call home. Here are some tips to help make the home financing process easier.

Insurance 101 for Pet Owners
What would happen if a 2-year-old stuck her hand in your dog's bowl at feeding time? How would he react if the neighbor kid jumped your fence and scared him? Here are some important tips for pet owners when purchasing insurance.

Squeezed by Sluggish Economy, Many Find Charity Begins at Home -- On the Computer
The downturn in the economy and rising food and gas prices are taking a toll on charities and non-profit organizations. Here are some ways you can still help without having to donate money.