Author: Tanisha A. Sykes, Special to USA TODAY

One of the most important factors that lenders consider when evaluating you for a mortgage is your debt, including student loans.

When it comes to renovating your new home, it can be difficult to decide what to do first. Here are seven things you can tackle.

Once you’ve found a home that ticks off your must-have criteria, here are some steps to take to make sure it becomes your abode.

It’s always worth it to make sure your emergency savings are up to snuff, with experts recommending three to six months’ of living expenses set aside.

There are dozens of ways to save money. If you’re wondering where to begin, here are six ways to cut your expenses by over $700 a month.

TV shows canmake flipping — when an investor buys houses and quickly sells them for a profit — look easy.Not so fast, say experts and flippers.

Nearly 3 in 10 Americans dip into retirement savings, says Transamerica. It pays for higher education, lowering debt and covering medical costs.

Instead of getting ready to slow down, some of the 50-plus crowd heading toward retirement is revving up to become business owners.

Cybercriminals will steal an estimated 33 billion records by 2023, according to Juniper Research. Here’s how to protect yourself.