Questions to Ask When Applying for a Home Equity Loan

Summer time is fast approaching and many people are now planning their perfect getaway. A stay in an over-water bungalow in Tahiti, an exciting safari in Kenya or bungee jumping in New Zealand are just a few of many great ...

With Summer Heating Up, Wouldn’t It Be Nice to Walk Outside and Take a Dip?

Splish splash, I was taking a ….. Wait! That doesn't just have to be the song that gets stuck in your head anymore! No, you can actually take a splish splash by building that ...

Home Remodeling Tips Make Every Day Feel Like Earth Day

While homeowners continue to invest their money in improvements to increase the resale value of their existing homes, many are turning toward “green materials” to make their living space more eco-friendly, according to a leading Minneapolis design firm. With dwindling ...

How to Refinance Your Next Home Remodeling Project

With the market for existing home sales declining, homeowners are deciding not to sell their homes but upgrade instead, according to Informa Research Services. A recent study conducted by Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies, estimates that Americans spent $155 ...

Create an Emergency Fund with These Tips from Informa Research Services

One of the more significant trends of 2006, has been the struggle of American households to save money, according to Informa Research Services. With a steady decline of disposable income due to rising mortgage costs, and inability to save ...

How to Finance That Special Luxury Gift for the Holidays

With the holiday season in full-swing, many consumers are turning to alternative methods of financing to fund their luxury gift purchases, according to Informa Research Services. Affluent consumers, who account for 25% of U.S. households (based on income), plan ...