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Justin's Banking / Loans Blog March 2005 Archive

By Justin Pritchard, About.com Guide to Banking / Loans since 2005

IRA Contributions

Thursday March 31, 2005
U.S. taxpayers still have 2 weeks to make an IRA contribution for tax year 2004. If you still need to save for retirement, you may want to ask your ... Read More

Fixed Rate Mortgages

Monday March 28, 2005
Will your mortgage payments increase with the recent interest rate increases? Fixed rate mortgages allow a borrower to know in advance what all future payments will be. The ... Read More

Online Banking Security

Friday March 25, 2005
If you are reading this, chances are that some of your private information gets sent through the internet. If you use the web for online banking, then the stakes ... Read More

Online Bill Pay

Sunday March 13, 2005
If you want to spend less time paying your bills and minimize the chances that a payment gets lost, you're not alone. Online bill pay has grown in popularity ... Read More

Fast Tax Refunds

Saturday March 12, 2005
Are you getting a refund this year? If so, you can get quick access to that money if you use direct deposit. The government will zap your refund ... Read More

7 Easy Steps to a New Account

Saturday March 12, 2005
Do you need to open a new bank account? It is really not that hard. Check out the 7 steps you'll need to complete. You'll know exactly ... Read More

How to Get the Most From Free Checking

Saturday March 12, 2005
Have you been overwhelmed by advertisements for free checking. Find out what to look for and why the banks even offer free checking. You'll see that there's still ... Read More

Direct Deposit in 5 Minutes

Thursday March 10, 2005
Are you tired of mailing checks to the bank or driving by to drop off a deposit? You can set up direct deposit in a few easy steps. ... Read More

Plastic for Young Adults

Wednesday March 9, 2005
When I was a teenager, I got my first credit card. My mom co-signed so that I would qualify. She didn't know what she was getting into! ... Read More

Savings Account Basics

Thursday March 3, 2005
Savings accounts are an important part of almost everybody's financial picture. If you're looking for a safe place to store your money, a savings account may be just what ... Read More
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