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March 11, 2008 at 10:55 am ET The Fed took additional steps to help keep money moving today. With the help of several other central banks, they'll make more money available with additional offerings and changes... ... (more) Monday, March 10, 2008 From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
March 10, 2008 at 5:38 pm ET ING Direct's Electric Orange account is a free checking account that pays you interest on your money. While it's nice to get paid on your checking money, there are... ... (more) Saturday, March 8, 2008 Social Saving With SmartyPig (3 clicks)
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March 8, 2008 at 8:36 am ET SmartyPig is a new service that helps people save for their goals. Want to buy a bike by next summer? You can create a goal at SmartyPig and... ... (more) Thursday, March 6, 2008 Be Careful Closing Accounts (1 click)
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March 6, 2008 at 1:33 pm ET You must be present to win.... A reader recently posted how a family member lost out on accrued interest by closing his account at Emigrant Direct. It turns... ... (more) Tuesday, March 4, 2008 From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
March 4, 2008 at 4:51 am ET Understanding bank fees is a full time job. Tellers often get the story wrong, and the regulators can't even get the straight story.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently did... ... (more) Thursday, February 28, 2008 From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
February 28, 2008 at 1:28 pm ET HSBC has some nice offerings. I like the online bank account and free checking account. However, they've been in the headlines for the past few weeks for a... ... (more) Wednesday, February 27, 2008 From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
February 27, 2008 at 4:53 am ET Need a job? Try the FDIC. They're bringing a few employees out of retirement, hiring new staff, and looking for companies that may be able to help.
With the... ... (more) Saturday, February 23, 2008 Avoid Tax Refund Anticipation Loans (6 clicks)
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February 23, 2008 at 12:13 am ET Getting a refund? Lucky you. Make sure you don't ruin your luck by getting an expensive loan.
Tax preparation shops often offer tax refund anticipation loans. These loans... ... (more) Thursday, February 21, 2008 ING Direct Contest - Win $1,000 or More (1 click)
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February 21, 2008 at 4:58 am ET ING Direct is giving away $60,000 in a new contest. Lucky customers can win $1,000, and the grand prize is a $30,000 payout.
How do you enter and win? ... ... (more) From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
February 21, 2008 at 4:12 am ET Adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) continue to reset to higher interest rates. Some folks who enjoyed low payments are shocked when they see how much their mortgage payment has increased.... ... (more) Wednesday, February 20, 2008 From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
February 20, 2008 at 12:03 pm ET Direct deposit. It's also the easiest, if that matters.
In About.com's Tax Time special, our tax expert William Perez discusses the safest way to get your refund money, and he... ... (more) Sunday, February 17, 2008 Money Market Accounts vs Money Market Funds (3 clicks)
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February 17, 2008 at 12:58 am ET Money market accounts are bank alternatives to money market mutual funds. WhatÂ’s the difference? The main factors are risk (money market accounts are FDIC insured) and choices. See a comparison... ... (more) Thursday, February 14, 2008 From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
February 14, 2008 at 1:56 pm ET More and more people find themselves overwhelmed by loans. Mortgage defaults are in the headlines, and we're learning that the subprime problem has tentacles reaching throughout the economy. ... ... (more) Monday, February 11, 2008 More Walk Away From Mortgage Troubles (4 clicks)
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February 11, 2008 at 12:00 am ET More and more people are taking a simple approach to overwhelming mortgage costs: they simply walk away from mortgages that they can't afford. How can they do this?... ... (more) Sunday, February 10, 2008 Scan Checks and Skip the Branch (1 click)
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February 10, 2008 at 12:53 pm ET While it's nice to get money, it's kind of a pain to get a check. When somebody writes a check to you -- whether for payroll, dinner, or whatever... ... (more) Wednesday, February 6, 2008 From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
February 6, 2008 at 9:55 am ET Banks continue to cut rates on your savings. However, they're not moving as fast as you might expect.
Ken at the BankDeals site has noted that banks are... ... (more) Tuesday, February 5, 2008 From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
February 5, 2008 at 3:58 am ET APR is supposed to help us get the best loan.
For most borrowers, it'll lead you astray. While APR takes closing costs and rates into account, it also makes some... ... (more) Monday, February 4, 2008 From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
February 4, 2008 at 12:13 am ET The Bloomberg on the Economy podcast is easily one of the best shows out there. A recent show with former president of the Dallas Fed Robert McTeer is one... ... (more) Thursday, January 31, 2008 High Interest or Good Customer Service? (1 click)
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January 31, 2008 at 5:15 am ET Which is more important to you as a saver?
When picking a bank for savings and CDs, most people look only at the interest rates. However, rate chasing brings some... ... (more) Wednesday, January 30, 2008 From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
January 30, 2008 at 3:59 pm ET Interest rates are going down like free beer. What does this mean for your loans?
It's probably worth asking your mortgage broker if you should refinance. It may take... ... (more) Friday, January 25, 2008 How FDIC Insurance Works (1 click)
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January 25, 2008 at 12:25 am ET FDIC insurance protects you from losses if your bank goes belly-up. You think of the bank as a very safe place for your money, but banks loan your money... ... (more) Wednesday, January 23, 2008 From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
January 23, 2008 at 9:59 am ET It's rare to see a bank go out of business. When it happens, customers usually come out unscathed thanks to FDIC insurance coverage. In the virtual world, there's... ... (more) From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
January 23, 2008 at 5:24 am ET Using a health savings account (HSA) can be a great way to save money. Once you've got your insurance coverage, you'll need a place to put your contributions. ... ... (more) Tuesday, January 22, 2008 From About Banking / Loans - view blog entries - visit this blog
January 22, 2008 at 4:16 pm ET Today's emergency interest rate cut will mean lower rates for you savers. Savings accounts and CDs are sure to offer less next week than they did last week. ... ... (more) Friday, January 18, 2008 Don't Forget Peer-to-Peer Loans (1 click)
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January 18, 2008 at 12:53 am ET Money is tight these days. As a result, P2P lending is becoming the best choice for some borrowers. The subprime debacle has banks skittish about lending to anybody... ... (more) Items 49 - 73 of 94
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