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The University of New Mexico School of Law has not verified and does not endorse or guarantee the advice or information found on this site or any links on this site. This web site does not constitute legal or investment advice. Individuals should seek legal counsel for help with any legal questions and may want to consult a qualified investment advisor for investment advice. The authorities in this bibliography are not a substitute for legal advice.

How can I avoid foreclosure?

• Help for Homeowners Facing the Loss of Their Home, US Dept. of Homes and Urban Development
• Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure, US Dept of Homes and Urban Development
• Hud Housing Counselors
• Lenders Help More Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure, USA Today
• Fannie Mae Home Path: Resources for Homeowners Who Are Near Foreclosure
• Fainne Mae Home Path: Tips for Homeowners on How to Stay Current with Their Mortgages
• Foreclosure Happens, But There Are Solutions, Mortgage News Daily

What should I do with my retirement savings/investments?

• The Fed, the Crisis, and Your Portfolio
• Buy, Sell, or Stay Put? Advice from the Pros
• Defending Your Money
• How to Retire in Bad Times
• Hunker Down, Resist Urge to Scale Back 401(k)
• Financial Crisis: Back to the Basics of Personal Budgeting
• Boomers: 3 Ways the Crisis Whacks Your Retirement, U.S. News & World Report

Can I still get a home loan?

• Getting A Loan Is Harder, But It’s Not Impossible, Newsweek
• Lending Tree Smart Borrowers Guides

Should I buy a home now?

• Time to Buy? Contrasting Views, Bankrate.com
• Crisis Aside, Would-be Home Buyers Can Still Get Reasonably Priced Loan Arizona Daily Star
• Even the Most Qualified Person Can’t Get a Home Loan Today
• Fannie Mae: Information for Home Buyers

Can I still get a car loan?

• How the Credit Crisis Affects You: Good Luck Getting a Car Loan
• Getting a Used Car Loan during a Credit Crisis
• Seven Ways the Financial Crisis will Affect Car Buyers

How worried should I be about my financial future?

• Your Guide to the Next 12 Months
• Is Credit Crisis Over? Not So Fast
• The Next Meltdown: Credit Cards?
• Gas Saving Devices Remain Unproven, Bankrate.com

General Money Saving Tips

• 7 Easy Ways to Save Energy
• 30+ Ways to Save Money by Going Green