7 Great Freebies You'll Actually Use

A New Kitchen Without a Pricey Bill

There are ways to give a kitchen a face-lift without spending thousands and thousands of dollars.

Making Money from Unused Toys

Have your kids set aside the toys they don't play with anymore and hold a garage sale. It can be a way to teach your kids about earning money and get in some spring cleaning to boot.

What is a Recession?

A recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy.

Credit: Consumer Handbook to Credit Protection Laws

The Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1968 - which launched Truth in Lending disclosures - was landmark legislation.

Credit: Credit Matters

A credit card is a great financial tool. It can be more convenient to use and carry than cash, and it offers valuable consumer protections.

Middle Class May be Developers' 2nd Shot

Cities that have high housing costs are trying to turn failed developments into affordable housing for the shrinking urban middle class.  Could it work here?

Foreclosure Help Will Reach More Homeowners

The government will allow more distressed borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth to be eligible for refinancing assistance under an Obama administration housing rescue program.

Unemployment: 9.5%; Obama: "Deeply Concerned"

The unemployment rate edged up only slightly, to 9.5% from 9.4% as 155,000 more Americans left the work force in June.