Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, financial advisors, family offices, wealth managers,..

When she checked the Travis Central Appraisal District website, she discovered someone else was listed as the owner. The home itself was already gone, replaced by new construction. Public records showed a deed transferring the property in 2023 for just $10 — bearing a signature Pleasant says isn’t hers.

One victim of a deed theft scheme that targeted her, her mother and others in Queens, was not pleased about the recent sentence handed out to one of the two

Deed theft is a growing issue here in Kansas. As scammers become more advanced, one local official believes she may have found a solution. TerriLois Todd, the Leavenworth County Register of Deeds, has implemented a new process for notarizing documents in her county,

A quitclaim deed, sometimes referred to as a non-warranty deed, is a document used to transfer interest in a property. Common terms utilized alongside quitclaim deeds are “grantor” and “grantee.” In this context, a grantor is the one transferring ...

Brai is the founder of SW4 Insights, a public policy advisory firm based in Washington D.C. He has over a decade of experience as a journalist and consultant covering finance and economic policy, with a particular focus on distilling complex topics t..

“Across Minnesota, our Youth at Work partners are helping young people gain valuable skills and pursue economic stability," said DEED Deputy Commissioner for Workforce Development Marc Majors. “We're proud that these grants will support the next generation in building a stronger and more resilient workforce."

Minnesota’s House Fraud Prevention and Oversight Committee met Wednesday in the state capitol to hear testimony from the state’s Department of Employment and Economic Development about the rollout of Paid Family and Medical Leave.