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The Best Used Cars To Consider Before Buying New - July 02, 2009Even with all the great deals out there for new cars, considering a used vehicle is still the best option for many peoples' budgets.

Pending Home Sales Up for 4 Months in a Row - July 01, 2009The economy continues to show mild signs of improvement. Pending home sales are up again for the fourth straight month.

Making Home Affordable Refinance Program Expanded - July 01, 2009The expansion of the program includes participation by borrowers who are current but up to 125 percent underwater on their mortgage.

June Auto Sales: Ford, Chrysler, and Toyota Down, GM Up - July 01, 2009Auto 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.

2009 US Mint Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set Available July 14 - June 30, 2009The set, priced at $8.95, includes an uncirculated John Tyler Presidential $1 Coin and a bronze medal bearing the portrait of Letitia Tyler.

New Consumer Protection Office Proposed by NCUA - June 30, 2009National 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.

Debit Card Use Higher Than Credit Card Use in 2008 - June 28, 2009This change may reflect consumers' desire to reduce or prevent credit card debt.

Federal Credit Unions Turn 75 Years Old - June 26, 2009The 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 5 Banks On Friday - June 26, 2009The 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.

30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates On The Rise - June 25, 2009Mortgage rates rise for 30 year fixed loans, but decrease for 15 year fixed loans.

New Home Sales Down 0.6 Percent in May - June 24, 2009New home sales continued to go downward in May.

Ways To Prevent Home Foreclosure - June 23, 2009The first steps to take are to analyze what happened, see where your financial situation stands now, and then discussing your situation with your lender.

Home Prices Fall 0.1 Percent - June 23, 2009Home prices continue to slide downward in most markets, but the recent drop is not as bad as originally reported.

Existing Home Sales Up 2.4 Percent in May - June 23, 2009Lower prices lead to increase in home sales in May.

Americans Buy More Used Autos Than New in First Quarter 2009 - June 19, 2009Independent used vehicle dealers gain auto loan market share as traditional lenders tighten loan criteria.

Alaska USA FCU Now Serving High Desert FCU Members - June 19, 2009Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, will provide High Desert members with uninterrupted credit union service.

Cash for Clunkers Bill Passes Senate - June 18, 2009After passing the House of Representatives, the "Cash for Clunkers" bill has made its way through the US Senate.

Obama Announces Financial Regulation Reform - June 17, 2009President Obama will lay out a comprehensive regulatory reform plan this afternoon.

New Home Construction Starts Up 17 Percent - June 16, 2009New Housing Starts and Building Permits units were up compared with the previous month, but still well below the same levels of the same time last year.

Retail Sales Up in May - June 11, 2009Economists are hoping this trend will continue and help the economy into positive GDP growth.

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