It's The Economy Stupid

It's The Economy Stupid

'Double dip' for housing looks likely

The recovery in home values that began in early 2009 appears to be stalling.  

Cities with biggest declines 

Also: 

• Mortgage rates drop again
• Better to buy or rent?
• 5 reasons for double dip

Mortgage defaults higher for the wealthy

The rich earn an unenviable place as delinquents in a study of foreclosures.  

Purposely dumping properties? 

Also: 

• Why 2010 isn't 1938
• Restoring confidence
• U.S. foreclosure map

Complaints about debt collectors surge

Some collection agents cross the line trying to get money from people who don't have it.  

Reports of verbal abuse 

Also: 

• File a complaint
• Consumer borrowing falls
• Help on student loans