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The bank continues to battle a series of negative headlines such as erroneous foreclosures, but public and investor reaction has been muted.

From Washington to Baltimore, here's a look at the 12 best housing markets for homebuyer purchasing power, where median house values and mortgage rates are more favorable.

Home buying “usually doesn’t go as smooth as you read in the books,” says one advisor.

States with unfunded public employee retirement obligations will have to rely on real estate property as their ultimate collateral to deal with the risk.

The case offers a new look at decisions made inside one of the nation’s largest home lenders before the financial crisis, and the evidence that executives saw of mounting trouble.

Some cities do actually offer workers that ideal mix of affordability and short commute time if you venture just a little outside city center.

More than two-thirds of retirees are making this mistake because they don't have a sustainable withdrawal plan, according to a new study.

Owning a home offers some benefits, such as the option for a reverse mortgage and certain tax breaks, but are they enough to offset the burdens involved?

Clients must still account for gains not incurred through a sale or cash distribution.

The competitive spring purchasing season is driving home prices higher.

Despite the bumpy ride for 401(k) plans in the first half of this year, some analysts say investors can expect a better scenario for the remainder of 2018.

Although the rules have become more lenient, high-income clients must not be complacent.

Since the bottom of the housing market in 2012, home prices have increased 75% but wages have only increased 13%.

Those who can't downsize can still rent out a portion of their property to help cover expenses.

Despite a national trend of declining volume, a spike in foreclosure activity in these local markets has created a number of hot spots.

More than half of the country's top housing markets are considered overvalued.

Baby boomers are holding more mortgage debt than the retirees before them. But sometimes, that can be a smart financial strategy.

Here's a look at cities where homebuyers are getting the best bang for their housing buck.

The new tax law has nearly doubled the standard deduction and limits the deduction for state and local taxes, making it less likely for taxpayers to itemize their deductions.

BlackRock, the world’s largest provider of ETFs, sees fixed income as a growth driver for indexed products.