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Home values: Check out the 5 worst markets
These cities had the biggest drops in home value in 2012's first quarter, according to the NAR.

How to financially survive wedding season
Always a bridesmaid and going broke? Here's how wedding guests can afford invites.

Kids had me co-sign. Now, why can't I refi?
Help your children take out student loans and it could hurt you later with a mortgage lender.

4 easy ways to improve your car's fuel economy
Don't let your driving and upkeep ding your fuel economy. Follow these tips to lower gas costs.

Should I buy a new car or a used car?
Consider these pros and cons when deciding between a new- or used-car purchase.

Chart: Top 10 states for foreclosure
These 10 states had the top spots with the highest foreclosure rates in April.

How can I avoid these scary closing costs?
Before you rule out a refinance over the expense, consider the monthly and long-term savings.

3 reasons prepaid cards may be right for you
Fees on prepaid cards can swipe money from your pocket, but they can help some bank consumers.

5 electric cars that will stretch your mileage
Cars of the future will be plugging in, not filling up. See the jolt in mileage you can expect.

Use tax refund to cut my mortgage payment?
Using your tax refund to pay down your mortgage is just one way to reduce your monthly bill.

Can I avoid paying taxes on a Roth conversion?
You can spread the income over two years, but it's too late to recharacterize a Roth IRA.

The top 10 American IPOs that rival Facebook
Facebook's IPO may raise $16 billion, but there are others in American history that beat it.

Is it time to lock your mortgage rate?
Today's mortgage rates are anything but predictable. Here's what the experts have to say.

3 reasons you can't buy IPO shares
Dream of getting in on the ground floor? Here's why you can't buy in on the next hot IPO.

My refi's a HELOC. Anything wrong with that?
You found out your new mortgage is really a home equity line. Here's your loan lowdown.