Archive for December, 2011

Why are rock-bottom mortgage rates so hard to get?

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

(Reuters) – With home mortgage rates still hovering around record lows – and they may fall further still – this should be the perfect time to lower your borrowing costs. Yet with tough standards and more people in a home-equity hole due to the housing slump, it’s difficult to get the best rates. There are [...]

Over 2 Million Americans Retire in Mexico

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

More than 2 million retired Americans have chosen Mexico as their new home, a figure that continues to increase thanks to the pleasant climate and favorable economic conditions, Tourism Secretary Gloria Guevara said. During Friday’s inauguration of the 1st National Forum for Retired Americans: Expectations and Solutions of Life in Mexico, the official said that [...]