Stockholders’ equity refers to the assets of a company that remain available to shareholders after all liabilities have been paid. This number can be positive or negative. Positive stockholder equity ...

Homeownership is often touted as one of the best ways to build long-term wealth. But your home doesn’t start to become a valuable asset the day you pay off your mortgage. As you make payments on your ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

Home ownership can be stressful and expensive. From repairs to maintenance costs to renovations, taxes, landscaping and more, if you're a homeowner, it can often feel like the work never stops – and ...