Banking / Loans July 2005 Archive

What would happen if you lost your credit card or debit card? It's important to have a disaster relief plan for important things, and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission ... Read More

Imagine what a hacker can learn if your banker's computer is infected with spyware. The FDIC imagined the same thing and was not pleased. Recently, they encouraged banks ... Read More

Before you go to the bank for an auto loan, find out what to expect. You'll end up accomplishing more and you'll have a better experience. Yahoo has ... Read More

A quiet shift that may affect your cash flow is happening. Credit card companies are required (some have already begun) to make your minimum payment twice as high as ... Read More

If you think banking is getting more expensive, you're right. Bankrate.com recently released a report which confirms that consumer costs are rising. Find out how average ATM fees, ... Read More

In the middle of some summertime home-improvements? One way to pay for those final touches may be a home equity loan. You just need to know some of ... Read More

We all make mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes involve writing a check for money that isn’t available in our bank account. If you face this risk, you’ll want to ... Read More

While ATM's have added some convenience to our lives, a few risks have also popped up. ATM's give criminals another opportunity to get at your money, and you should ... Read More

One of the banks in my area has a catchy billboard ad running. It says something like "If you want to know what ATM fees are like, try throwing two ... Read More

A brokered CD is different from your plain-vanilla bank CD. If you're interested in using brokered CD's you may benefit from reading Brokered CD's: Caveat Emptor. It ... Read More

My least favorite part about paying bills is spending the money. In addition, you have to go to the trouble of writing checks, stuffing an envelope, applying postage, and ... Read More

Looking for a productive activity for the kids this summer? Stop by your favorite credit union and go on a savings safari. Credit unions usually have some type ... Read More

CD's are great savings vehicles for some. However, the most commonly overlooked drawback to CD's is the early withdrawal penalty. Read all about CD penalties, how they work, ... Read More

Want to enjoy the higer earnings that CD's offer -- without locking up all of your money? About's Financial Planning guide has an informative resource that covers the basics ... Read More

As we move into the U.S. Independence Day holiday, let's highlight a banking-related benefit that our nation provides. The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) makes free credit reports ... Read More