What homebuyers should do as mortgage rates rise again

A recent rise in mortgage interest rates needs to be approached strategically by homebuyers. Pornpimone Audkamkong/Getty Images Average mortgage interest rates are on the rise again. After declining comfortably into the 5% range in February, rates here rose last week, thanks to a combination of uneven unemployment and inflation reports and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. And …

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Do you need a lawyer to fight wage garnishment by a debt collector?

Garnishment can strain your finances, but make sure you understand your options before hiring an attorney to deal with it. Getty Images/iStockphoto Wage garnishment is one of the most serious consequences borrowers can face when their debts go unpaid. Once a creditor or debt collector writes off a debt after months of nonpayment and then …

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With gas prices still rising, experts recommend 3 ways to save fuel

As the war in the Middle East drives up energy prices, Americans are feeling the pinch at the gas pump. With elevated prices likely to stick around in the near future, experts say there are some practical steps drivers can take to stretch their fuel a little farther. Gas prices hit $3.72 per gallon on …

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Simple ways to strengthen and improve your memory

Nelson Dellis, a six-time USA Memory Champion and two-time Guinness World Record holder, says he wanted to learn more about memory after seeing his grandmother struggle with Alzheimer’s. He gives techniques to improve our memories and discusses his new book, “Everyday Genius.”