People are keeping debt levels down, number of consumer bankruptcy filings plunged by 14 percent.

Tighter credit in years past means fewer need debts discharged today

The tightening of consumer credit during the economic downturn may be paying off now, as the number of consumer bankruptcy filings plunged by 14 percent during the first half of the year, continuing the steep decline that began last year.

The euro slipped to a two-year low against the dollar.

NEW YORK - The euro slipped to a two-year low against the dollar and a near 12-year trough against the yen on Monday over fears that Spain may need a bailout.

Act Soon on New HARP Refinance

Hoping to qualify for a government-backed refinance of an underwater mortgage under the new rules for the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)? Better act fast.

Best 3-Year Dallas Auto Loan Rates

Have you been eying a new car? While you might be weighing details like make, year and price range, another important factor to keep in mind is the interest rate you obtain for the loan.

Mortgage rates consolidated !

A strong Treasury auction and an uneventful policy statement from the Federal Reserve paved the way for Mortgage Rates to improve to their best levels since late September/early October today.