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MoneyRates.com Archives

MoneyRates.com aims to bring you the information you need to successfully manage your bank accounts, credit cards and mortgage loans. These archives are packed with content designed to help you handle your finances more effectively. Please browse the listings below for unique news and analysis on personal finance.

Minimalistic bank branches: Coming to your neighborhood? May 10, 2013

Some brick-and-mortar banks are planning leaner, more automated branches, but can it help them reclaim market share from online banks?

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Research Center Archive

Want better service? Try banking online May 06, 2013

By Richard Barrington

Money Rates Columnist

Consumers who take advantage of online banking services are happier with their bank's service. Are customers who rely only on branches missing out?

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Blog Archive

Stock market surges on -- but is it sustainable? May 16, 2013

By Richard Barrington

Money Rates Columnist

The stock market is reaching new highs almost daily, but not all the economic news justifies this level of optimism.

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Ask The Expert Archive

Should I abandon savings accounts for stocks? May 07, 2013

By Richard Barrington

Money Rates Columnist

Low interest rates have created a dilemma that may be pushing investors toward higher risk.

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Experts Commentary Archive

6 ways to resist debt pushers May 14, 2013

By Richard Barrington

Money Rates Columnist

Americans are constantly bombarded with offers to borrow money, so learning to say no is an essential survival skill.

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Bank Deals Archive

Citi Platinum Select AAdvantage Visa Signature Card April 12, 2012

By Doresa Banning

Money Rates Columnist

First-time holders of this card qualify for 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles and no annual fee for the first 12 months.

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Credit Cards Archive

5 times you shouldn't listen to your bank April 12, 2013

By Richard Barrington

Money Rates Columnist

Understanding how banks make money from you can help you know when it's best to ignore their advice.

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Money Market Archives

6 ways to renew your finances this spring May 16, 2013

By Richard Barrington

Money Rates Columnist

It is important to freshen up various aspects of your financial program at least once a year. Why not handle it this spring?

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Savings Archives

8 money moves for new graduates May 13, 2013

By Richard Barrington

Money Rates Columnist

Taking these steps after graduation can put young people on the path to financial independence.

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CD Rates Archive

The curious case of today's bank rates April 17, 2013

By Richard Barrington

Money Rates Columnist

In an ordinary world, borrowers may pay much higher rates on longer-term loans. But today's interest rate landscape is anything but ordinary.

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Mortgage Archives

Handling today's diverging bank rates March 27, 2013

By Richard Barrington

Money Rates Columnist

Various interest rates are moving in different directions, which may require consumers to fine-tune their borrowing and deposit strategies.

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Checking Archives

Walmart's Bluebird card: Has checking met its match? November 02, 2012

By Richard Barrington

Money Rates Columnist

Walmart's Bluebird prepaid debit card is a very competitive product, but there are some inherent drawbacks to using any prepaid card.

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Real People Archive

Working a second job to save for retirement July 02, 2012

By Aaron Crowe

Money Rates Columnist

Could a second, part-time job be the answer to catching up on your retirement savings? Read how one man is already doing it.

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