Banking / Loans May 2005 Archive

CD's are among the best low risk investment vehicles available. If you want to find the best CD rates -- or if you think CD's belong in your stereo ... Read More

There are a lot of confusing advertisements out there promising free credit reports. Most of them are not free. The U.S. government is running a program that will ... Read More

MSN has an informative article about gas companies that authorize (and therefoure tie-up) a substantial amount on your debit card. Check out their article here. You'll find out ... Read More

Is that plastic getting you in trouble? You can easily replace a credit card habit with a more healthy alternative -- spending only the money you have. It ... Read More

If you're looking to earn money on your money, you have to know all the details about how your money grows. Read through the Annual Percentage Yield (APY) page ... Read More

Know any children that will be begging you for money? Youngsters need to know the rules about money, saving, and responsibility so that they have an easier time of ... Read More

Would you feel better about your money if you knew it was in a safe place? Sure, bank and credit union deposits are usually insured, but you don't want ... Read More

Most people never notice the differences between credit unions and banks. However, as an educated consumer looking to get the best deals (that is you, right?) you should ... Read More

Don't you love it when bad people get caught? Here's a fun posting about how some ATM skimmers got caught. If you don't even know what ATM skimmimg ... Read More

Banks aren't just for saving anymore. In order to keep customers and increase profits, banks and credit unions now offer investments and financial advice. To get an idea ... Read More

Summer is approaching and we all love to do fun stuff when the weather is nice. However, plenty of people still waste time fiddling with paper paychecks. It ... Read More

Have you ever looked at using a debt consolidation program? They often help borrowers manage monthly cash flow and lower interest costs. However, you can also get in ... Read More

Ben Franklin said If you'd lose a troublesome visitor, lend him money. However, banks and other institutions will not hand out money just so that you leave. You need to be ... Read More

If you're looking to borrow a LOT of money, a home equity loan may solve your problems. Just be sure you know what you're getting into. Check out ... Read More

CD shoppers rejoice! Rates have gone up another quarter point. You should also expect to see your rates go up on savings accounts, money markets, and CD's in ... Read More

Scammers have found a way around the requirement that you activate credit cards from your home phone number. Find out just how creative they are and how you ... Read More