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How To: Make low interest rates work for you

NEW YORK -- Interest rates aren't budging anytime soon. The Federal Reserve said it's keeping its benchmark rate at record lows for at least another three years.

Reverse mortgage may be best option for elderly homeowner

A reverse mortgage would enable an 82-year-old woman who needs cash to tap the substantial equity in her home. Dear Liz: My healthy and active 82-year-old mother is faced with having to sell her home this year because she's running out of money. She has lived a very minimal lifestyle for many years as her savings dwindled, and her income is now basically Social Security. She owes $25,000 on a ...

Businesses that rip off the poor

Those who are struggling financially should avoid several industries that aim to exploit them. Fortunately, they can do so by considering some alternatives.

ConsumerWatch: ‘Buy Here, Pay Here’ Financing Under Fire

Several California lawmakers are trying to put the brakes on a questionable kind of used-car financing known as “Buy Here, Pay Here” that critics say takes advantage of immigrants and people with poor credit histories.

Key moves for surviving low interest rates

Interest rates aren't budging anytime soon. That means it's time to rethink your financial strategy. The Federal Reserve said last week that it would keep its benchmark rate at record lows for at least another three years.

Surviving low interest rates

Interest rates aren't budging anytime soon. That means it's time to rethink your financial strategy.

Europe needs auto industry consolidation: Fiat CEO

DETROIT (Reuters) - Europe needs auto industry consolidation to reverse poor operating conditions and uncertainty in a market burdened by overcapacity and little or no sales growth potential this year, the chief executive of Fiat SpA said on Monday. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of the Detroit auto show, Sergio Marchionne said he would be willing, in principle, to be part of a ...