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This week, the federal government took control of struggling mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The companies hold about half of the nation's home loans. The lenders have lost $14 billion of investors' money in the last year.
Certified financial planner Thom Hall is joining us tonight for Talking Point. Click play to watch this segment.