Money Minute: Consumers, Home Buyers, Economy

The House Financial Services Committee has voted to create a federal agency to protect consumers from predatory lending, abusive overdraft fees and unfair rate hikes.

Your Money: Your New Home

If you're considering taking the plunge into homeownership, the prospect of the new homebuyer's tax credit and lower prices may be too good to pass up. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.