Personal Finance Buzz

Mortgage modification is one possibility if you find yourself falling behind on mortgage payments. Before you decide on a mortgage modification, you need to understand the pros and cons associated with the process.

It seems that more and more people are considering a second mortgage. There are both pros and cons to doing so. It is a good idea to get all the facts so that you can make a well informed decision.

As I've written before, my husband owns a Prius. The funniest thing is that we didn't actually buy a Prius to conserve gas. Here are the pros and cons we see of owning a Prius.

The 401(k) often has an option where you can take out a loan and pay yourself interest. There are risks to be aware of, however, when taking out a 401(k) loan.

The pros and cons of purchasing an immediate annuity to fund your retirement.

Does claiming a home office make sense? Here are the pros and cons of claiming a home office on your tax return.

So are there just as many advantages to living in a little house as a big one? Does it come down to more than just mortgage rates?

The pros and cons of buying a variable annuity.