Banking / Loans September 2005 Archive

What's a college degree worth? Does your education affect how your bank account is likely to look? You bet. Those with more formal education have higher average ... Read More

Do you own your bank? Credit union members do. Find out how credit unions work and what you can expect from a credit union.

HSBC does business in a few select regions. However, you can take advantage of their services anywhere with their HSBC OnlineSavings Account. At the time of this writing, ... Read More

See a review of the Emigrant Direct American Dream Savings Account, with an overview of the product and highlights. Contribute your own Emigrant Direct American Dream Savings Account review ... Read More

Preparing for a disaster includes putting your post-disaster plan in place. For your bank accounts, that means keeping your money available to you even if your bank is destroyed. ... Read More

Still writing checks to pay your bills? Make it easy on yourself. Sign up for online bill pay with your favorite banker and let your computer do all ... Read More

There's a lot of uncertainty whether interest rates will rise at the next Fed meeting. Because people affected by Hurricane Katrina will need a lot of money to rebuild, ... 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

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 get your children interested in saving? Take them on a Savings Safari. A Savings Safari is a program where banks and credit unions open a bank ... Read More

FEMA announced an end to the $2,000 debit card program for those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Apparently the logistics would have required too much staffing, and I suspect there ... Read More

One of the highest APYs available out there (with low minimums) is the online savings account from HSBC. No fees or minimums, and a great rate. I have ... Read More

As part of the relief effort, some hurricane Katrina survivors will receive $2,000 debit cards. The goal is to help them with immediate needs. However, not all families ... Read More

A full page of banking-related topics for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Putting the pieces back together is already difficult. For many, getting access to cash and keeping up ... Read More

We all think of a bank as the safest place for our money. What happens if the bank is destroyed (by natural disaster, an accident, or terrorism)? Hopefully ... Read More

ING direct just raised rates to 3.3%. While some online banks offer more and some offer less, ING Direct is certainly a player in the online-only market. Read ... Read More

Times like these remind us that money isn't everything. A disaster or other events beyond our control can pull the rug out and it doesn't matter how money-savvy you've ... Read More