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What Do Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Do?
March 10, 2003 "What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and what do they do?" Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are "government-sponsored enterprises" (GSEs). This means that they are privately owned, but receive support from the Federal Government, and assume some public ... more...

Fannie Mae Under the Gun
17 January 2005 The Accounting Scandal at Fannie Mae "The media has been full of stories recently about accounting scandals at Fannie Mae?Is this another Enron? What does it mean to John Q. Public?" It is an accounting scandal, and heads have rolled as a result, but it is not ... more...

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HUD
HUD The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was established by the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965. A federal agency actively engaged in housing programs and related activities including urban renewal, model cities, block grants, public housing and ... more...

Section 8 Housing
Section 8 Housing The Section 8 program began during the Great Depression to increase the housing choices available to very low-income households by making privately-owned rental housing affordable to them. It provides rent subsidies, either rental certificates or vouchers, on ... more...

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How Identity Theft Occurs
In the course of a busy day, you may write a cheque at the grocery shop, charge theatre tickets, rent a car, post your tax returns, change service providers for your cell phone, or apply for a credit card. Chances are you don't give these everyday transactions a second thought. But an identity ... more...

Student Loan Limits Not Keeping Up with Tuition Rates
As tuition rates at many colleges continues to rise, the limits that students may borrow each year has stayed the same.Dependent undergraduates may borrow up to $2,625 their freshman year, $3,500 their sophomore year and $5,500 for each remaining year in Stafford Loans.Students classified as ... more...

Worried About Debts?
Having trouble paying your bills? Getting dunning notices from creditors? Are your accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Are you worried about losing your home or your car?You're not alone. Many people face a financial crisis some time in their lives. Whether the crisis is caused by ... more...

Right to Buy in Scotland How Long Will You Have the Right For?
If you live in Scotland and are thinking about buying your council house or flat it might be worth looking into it now. Recent changes in legislation are limiting the opportunities of those wishing to buy their home and rumours predict that the Right to Buy scheme could be abolished in the very ... more...

Money Problems?
You're not alone. Many people face a financial crisis some time in their lives. Whether the crisis is caused by personal or family illness, the loss of a job, or overspending, it can seem overwhelming. But often, it can be overcome. Your financial situation doesn't have to go from bad to worse.Have ... more...

Manchester Connecticut Real Estate
Manchester Connecticut Real Estate Manchester, Connecticut, is located in Hartford County, of , and 83 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. Manchester has a population of 54,740. Manchester Homes Manchester properties pool is residential properties including Manchester new homes. Median ... more...

Nashville Tennessee Real Estate
Nashville Tennessee Real Estate Nashville, Tennessee, is located in Davidson County, of , and of , . Nashville has a population of 569,891. Nashville Homes Nashville properties pool is residential properties including Nashville new homes. Median age of real estate in Nashville is . ... more...

Indianapolis Indiana Real Estate
Indianapolis Indiana Real Estate Indianapolis, Indiana, is located in Marion County, of , and of , . Indianapolis has a population of 791,926. Indianapolis Homes Indianapolis properties pool is residential properties including Indianapolis new homes. Median age of real estate in ... more...

Buy a Home With a Government Grant? Avoid this Scam
If you watch enough late night television, youll see advertisements that suggest that the Federal Government is giving all kinds of things away. Youll see ads for auctions that promise that you can buy a Ferrari for $500 or a home for $1000 through government liquidations or some such thing. ... more...

Brookline Massachusetts Real Estate
Brookline Massachusetts Real Estate Brookline, Massachusetts, is located in Norfolk County, of , and 2 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Brookline has a population of 57,107. Brookline Homes Brookline properties pool is residential properties including Brookline new homes. Median age ... more...

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