Dartmouth Board Chairman Tapped as Freddie Mac CEO
FREDDIE AND YOUR HOUSE: Freddie Mac, a federal mortgage corporation, has a new CEO coming from Darthmouth College. Find out more about the new chief executive in this article.

Tips to Decorate Your Home for Less
TIME TO RECRUIT YOUR FRIENDS' MOVING SERVICES: Moving to a new place, especially if it's your first apartment, can be an exciting time. Reduce your stress about getting your space furnished with these tips from our MoneyMix contributor, Adesuwa Izevbigie.

Podcast: MoneyMix Show Episode 2 - Home buying
HEY, IT'S THE MONEYMIX SHOW! This month we're talking home buying. When is the time right for you?What's an ARM? And is now a good time to buy? As you listen to JJ, check out the links and other resources posted with the podcast!

Students Work with Firm on Green Project
MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO LIVE: Students devoted a semester to develop plans for an environmentally sustainable, multi-cultural housing facility for their campus. Who did the students collaborate with, what makes the site green, and would you live there?

College Students, Recent Grads Buying Up Forclosures
JUMPING AT THE CHANCE: More and more folks our age are going beyond renting and are buying their own place. Two major factors have made it more attractive for young adults to purchase a home. What are these factors, how will young people benefit, and can you take advantage?

Buying a House, One Step at a Time
HOME SWEET HOME: If you're even thinking about buying a house in the near future, there are several things you have to start thinking about now. Chances are, the more you know and are prepared before browsing homes, the smoother the buying process will be for you. Read on for step-by-step advice on how to move from rent to mortgages.

As More Students Look to Save, RA Applications On the Rise
WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO SAVE $ ON WHERE YOU LIVE? Colleges and universities across the nation have seen a surge in undergraduate and graduate students applying to be residence advisers. Do the financial benefits reaped by RAs outweigh the difficult tasks often associated with the position? Have you been an RA and would you do it again?

For Sale or Rent... How do you Choose?
BUY OR RENT?: One of the most exciting things about joining the so-called "real world" is getting a place of your own. There are tons of choices like whether to buy or rent. MoneyMix contributor Erienne Andvik offers a few tips to help with your decision.

GW Students Bid Thousands on Dorms
GOING ONCE... GOING TWICE...SOLD! Find out how much some students are willing to spend for prime dorm rooms on campus. Would you pay that much?

Fight Frigid Temps, Save on Heating Bills
COOL TIPS FOR HEATING BILLS: Are you paying more than you should to heat your home? The temperature may be plummeting, but the cost to heat your home may be on the rise. Check out these tips to save you some cold hard cash, and still stay warm.

Give Your Apartment a Facelift (for cheap)
LOW-COST DECORATING: When the pizza box coffee table isn't cutting it in your apartment anymore, maybe it's time to re-think your pad's decorating scheme. How can you decorate on the cheap?

Making Sense Out of Mortgages
MORTGAGE BASICS: Did you know there are several different types of mortgages? Read on to find out which one may be the best option for you.