Need money? The US Census may be able to help. The Bureau is recruiting applicants in Southern Westchester County and other locations for temporary jobs in both the office and field. Most jobs pay $18 to $20 an hour.
Field workers–also called census takers, listers or enumerators–work outside the office conducting interviews, verifying …information and explaining […]

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Plenty of grown children worry about their parents’ debts, especially if they think they may have to pay it. One reader, for instance, said she only discovered her mother had unpaid credit cards after she died. “She owned a house, where two of my siblings are now living, but that was her only asset. Are […]

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TrueCredit.com estimates nearly one in six potential employers are using pre-employment credit reports as part of the applicant screening process. So in addition to polishing resumes and portfolios, job seekers should also review their credit.

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Questionable income tax refund anticipation loans give taxpayers the option to pay a ridiculously high interest rate to borrow their own money.

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The best way to get into the holiday spirit is to focus on what really matters–and protect your long-term finances in the proces.

Reduce spending. Cut back on extravagant gifts to ensure the holiday season is more economical for everyone.
Set limits. It’s smart to shop with cash, but safer to access your cash with a debit […]

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Ask yourself whether the items you plan to buy will really make people happy, improve their lives, serve a need or fill a wish. Unless they do, put them back on the shelves.

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Manhattan, the nation’s most costly place to live, became even more expensive in the past three months. The cost of living in the heart of New York City edged up slightly in the third quarter, according to the ACCRA Cost of Living Index, published quarterly by C2ER - The Council for Community and Economic Research. […]

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Mortgage lenders have been feeling the consequences of their fast-and-loose lending practices. Dozens have filed for bankruptcy, leaving consumers concerned and confused. For consumers like Marie Phillips, the whole mess has created concern and confusion.
“If my mortgage lender goes out of business, what does it mean to me?” she asked. “I’m worried I’ll have to […]

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Mortgage loan delinquency (ratio of borrowers 60 or more days past due) increased for the sixth straight quarter, hitting a national average high of 3.53 percent for the second quarter of 2008.

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Before you buy real estate, make sure you’re getting the most for your money.

Chose mortgage bankers or mortgage brokers carefully. Get recommendations from neighbors and friends. Talk to experienced real estate services professionals as well, but keep in mind that their advice may not be objective. They could be trying to repay a favor or […]

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