Saving and Spending

Watch for 'cash for clunkers' scams
Don't give out personal data to a middleman, and make sure a dealer isn't sneaking in unwanted fees.

'Official' owner wants cash for a clunker
This owner may be out of the money. You must be the car's owner for a least a year to get the cash.

Home equity can be used to buy car
Home equity products can be used to fund a car purchase. But there are risks for the homeowner.

How to spend extra money smartly
Pay down credit cards, but also set a budget and save some cash in an emergency fund for hard times.

When a HELOC is used for a business
A couple wonders if interest on a HELOC is tax-deductible if the loan is used for an LLC.