Banking
A Simple Solution To Save On Prepaid Card Fees
By smile4robert at 18 September, 2009, 12:00 am
When you hand over your prepaid card to the cashier and he or she asks you, “credit or debit”, how do you reply? If you think there’s little difference between a credit or debit transaction, think again. You may be surprised to learn your decision could have an impact on your pocketbook.
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The Recession is Over, In Case You Hadn’t Noticed
By kigray at 16 September, 2009, 12:00 am
The Associated Press reported recently that a new government survey indicates that the recession is over. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and analysts across the country say that the economy is showing growth again. However, what no one can predict is how deeply the so called Great Recession has permanently changed Americans’ spending habits.
Read More >>Mortgage Rates Stay Down
By kigray at 16 September, 2009, 12:00 am
There were some expectations that mortgage rates would fall this week. Instead rates not only did not rise but fell slightly this week. The 30 year rate fell from 5.08 to 5.07 hitting a new low for the summer. The 15 year rate fell from 4.54 to 4.50. The 5 year arm fell from 4.59 to 4.51 while the 1 year arm rose slightly from 4.62 to 4.64.
Read More >>Avoid The Hassles And Bogus Charges: Find A Credit Union!
By artgib at 4 September, 2009, 12:00 am
When I was in high school and got my first serious job, I opened a checking and a savings account at the same bank at which my parents kept their funds. I blindly trusted that they would take care of me and my money and treat me like a competent, capable, aware individual that would be watchful over my own finances.
Read More >>Federal Stimulus Funds to Buy and Fix Up Foreclosed Properties
By kigray at 26 August, 2009, 12:00 am
State and local governments across the nation are gearing up to spend federal stimulus funds. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) birthed the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) that provides federal stimulus dollars to assist neighborhoods hardest hit by the home foreclosure crisis. The NSP falls under the umbrella of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Read More >>Mortgage Rates and the Economy
By kigray at 25 August, 2009, 12:00 am
Mortgage rates fell this week to the lowest point since May 28, 2009. Whether May 28, 2009 is the summer is open to some debate. The summer solstice usually is considered the technical beginning of summer which occurred on June 21st this year. Some consider Memorial Day the beginning of summer which was May 25th. Either way this is the lowest we have seen the 30 year mortgage rate in the last 3 months.
Read More >>How To Apply For Credit Gold Cards?
By GovernmentGrants at 20 August, 2009, 12:00 am
The gold credit cards are one of the most prestigious credit cards that one can hold. This is one special card that most credit card companies will offer for their loyal customers or high earners.
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