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With savings account and money market rates down and uncertainty in the banking industry, consumers get some good news about affordable checking accounts.
Posted 07/25/2010
Congress extended the closing deadline for the homebuyer tax credit for those who had sales contracts by April 30 and reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program.
Posted 07/23/2010
Low mortgage rates, homebuyer tax credit and low home prices drove the early rebound.
Posted 07/22/2010
While new banking regulations may mean lower savings account rates, money market rates, and CD rates along with more fees, they also mean you should broaden your search for banks.
Posted 07/21/2010
With new financial laws, interest rates on savings accounts, money market accounts, and CDs are likely to be higher, and fees may rise as banks look to offset regulatory costs.
Posted 07/20/2010
In the first of a three-part series on the consumer impact of the recent financial reform legislation, MoneyRates.com examines whether the financial system has been made any safer.
Posted 07/19/2010
The personal savings rate rose to 4% in May, the highest point in eight months, while consumer spending and personal income made tiny gains.
Posted 07/16/2010
Adding extra years of income is a powerful tool for making up retirement savings gaps in a relatively short period of time.
Posted 07/15/2010
Federal Reserve officials take a slightly dimmer view of the economic recovery, according to minutes released from their June meeting
Posted 07/14/2010
A new survey of financial advisers shows many believe their clients should improve their savings rates, or risk falling short of their financial goals.
Posted 07/13/2010
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