
Even with all the great deals out there for new cars, considering a used vehicle is still the best option for many peoples' budgets.

The economy continues to show mild signs of improvement. Pending home sales are up again for the fourth straight month.

The expansion of the program includes participation by borrowers who are current but up to 125 percent underwater on their mortgage.

Auto sales for June were mixed, but mostly down. Ford, Chrysler, and Toyota all posted drops in sales as the weak economy and uncertain employment situations remain on consumers' minds.

The set, priced at $8.95, includes an uncirculated John Tyler Presidential $1 Coin and a bronze medal bearing the portrait of Letitia Tyler.

National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chairman Michael E. Fryzel announced that he will propose the creation of an NCUA Consumer Protection Office in the 2010 Agency Budget.

This change may reflect consumers' desire to reduce or prevent credit card debt.

The purpose of the law was to make credit available and promote thrift through a national system of non-profit, cooperative credit unions.

The FDIC closed Community Bank of West Georgia, Neighborhood Community Bank, Newnan, Georgia, Horizon Bank, Pine City, Minnesota, Mirae Bank, Los Angeles and MetroPacific Bank, Irvine, California on Friday.

Mortgage rates rise for 30 year fixed loans, but decrease for 15 year fixed loans.