How Military Divorce Rates Have Changed Over The Last Decade – The U.S. military divorce rate continued its slow but steady downward trend in 2015, marking the sixth year running that it has declined and the lowest point in a decade, according to statistics released this week by the Department of Defense.

Mortgage rates barely budge in advance of Fed meeting – Interest rates on mortgages were mostly unchanged this week as markets anticipate the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy-setting meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Read This Before You Declare Bankruptcy – Imagine being able to walk away from your debt and start over with a clean slate. That’s the picture proponents of Chapter 7 bankruptcy like to paint. Unlike Chapter 13, in which you repay at least a portion of your debt, Chapter 7 is a personal liquidation. You’ll wipe out your unsecured debts, which include medical and credit card bills, but you’ll give up your major assets (think automobiles or your home) in the process.