It’s the holiday shopping season but, unfortunately, its also the season when people get into debt that they can’t get out of.

When Obama signed the extension of the new homebuyer’s tax credit, it came with tax break for repeat buyers who purchase a new house. Video

As people are looking for a guaranteed income in retirement, immediate annuities are becoming increasingly popular.

If you’re thinking about donating to a charity this holiday season, you could get a tax break. There are some steps you’ll have to take, however, to make sure that happens. Video

I’m always happy to get the scariest time of the year, at least for stocks, behind us and that is September and October.

The problem with the holidays is that people spend for other people, and feel that is okay – but what is good for the heart may not be good for the wallet. Video

If you’re thinking about selling your home there are some projects you should avoid, because they can hurt your home’s value.

Under current law the $8,000 first-time homebuyers credit would expire at the end of this month. However, President Obama will sign legislation Friday that will not just extend the credit but enhance it as well. Video

With more people losing their jobs every week, it may be hard to believe that things are on the mend. The unemployment numbers, however, do show that things are on the way back up. Video

One thing that can really hurt mutual funds are really high expense ratios. Every mutual fund has one, they are the funds taken out to pay the expense manager and to essentially run the fund. But excessive fees will lower your returns.

If you are a frequent user of credit cards, you know the bills can add up quickly. So what are the three major mistakes you need to avoid? Video

During a recession, the common thinking is that big companies suffer huge losses – causing them to produce less. But that wasn’t the case in this recession. Video

Most economists believe we are either out of or about to be out of the recession. One key to for sure that we’re out is industrial production. Video

There’s been a real change in recent years in world production – and there’s a way investors can take advantage of that. Video

For most people turning 65 is supposed to mean time for retire, but for more and more seniors that isn’t the case. Video

An increasingly popular way to invest is to use sector mutual funds. What they do is invest in a specific sector, so that means areas like technology or commodity funds.

The U.S. Dollar has been falling in value lately, but there is a silver lining. It can also be some very good news for large multinational U.S. companies. Video

Last year in the midst of the financial crisis, not only were banks worried about going under, but insurance companies were also worried about major losses. Video

The stock market had rebounded significantly this year, but investors are concerned about the national deficit. Right now, the government is about $12 trillion in debt, and it’s projected to be over $20 trillion in about ten years. Video

Millions of people fall victim every year. What are the chances you will fall victim? This Money in your pocket minute shows you a new website that helps determine your risk level. Video