It's hard to keep up with what they're paying at HSBC. They've recently moved up to 5.05% -- pulling ahead of Citibank. At several institutions with high-yield savings ... Read More

With another interest rate hike yesterday, savers should see even better rates (if you're borrowing, the news is not so good). As rates rise in general, institutions raise thier ... Read More

Now here's a creative one: I like the supermarket trick. I go into a supermarket, buy ONE string bean (cost = $0.01) and get $20 back. I tell the cashier she ... Read More

Brokered CDs are simply CDs offered by a financial intermediary. It’s important that you understand how to buy brokered CDs, how you’re paying for them, and what to watch out ... Read More

Do your eyes hurt from reading all those textbooks? Don't quit just yet. You can give your eyes a break and listen to an audio story about your ... Read More

HSBC is back up to 4.8% APY. This time it's not a promotion. With rates rising throughout the year, 4.8% has become a real interest rate. Who ... Read More

Compound interest makes your money work hard for you. This page shows how compound interest works and why it is important to start saving as soon as possible. ... Read More

Got errors on your credit report? You'll want to fix your credit report to make sure you're getting the best loan rates. In addition, insurance companies and employers ... Read More

If you just can't get enough information on personal finance, you might enjoy listening to podcasts while you're away from your computer. I've highlighted a few personal finance podcasts ... Read More

Readers often ask what happens if you bounce a check. Will it affect your credit score? The answer is no, but you should still avoid writing rubber checks. ... Read More

Money market accounts are bank alternatives to money market mutual funds. What’s the difference? The main factors are risk and choices. See a comparison of money market funds vs. money ... Read More

The Washington Mutual free checking offer is stirring things up in the banking world. While almost everybody has a free checking account, the Washington Mutual free checking account offers ... Read More

Summer: the perfect time to stay busy by working on your house. If you've got the desire and only need the money, you might try a home equity ... Read More

Another great personal finance podcast. You can tell that TaxMama is smart because she recently featured a topic from our Taxes expert at Taxes.About.com. Find out more ... Read More

I recently heard about somebody falling for the Nigerian email scam. Here's a general rule of thumb: don't send money to anybody in Nigeria unless you actually know ... Read More

Having access to other people’s money is overrated. If you’re of the same mind, you may want to completely eliminate any chance of somebody lending you money. Here ... Read More

Want to have a good relationship with your credit? About.com's Credit expert Nance Kelly notes that knowledge will get you places. See the 8 Things you should know ... Read More

We're getting into the hot season for home sales. Discount points can make mortgage payments more manageable. However, is it really worth it? Take a look at ... Read More

One of my recent favorite podcasts is The Money-Guy.com Podcast. You can hear a friendly discussion on various personal finance topics, and keep up-to-date with recent developments. Find ... Read More

Rates have been rising if you didn't notice. Does that old CD you have look a little weak next to the newer offerings? Find out if it's worth ... Read More

Student loan rates will go up after June 31st. That's not very many more shopping days! If you need to consolidate, do it soon -- it can take ... Read More

Want to hear how credit unions work? Marketplace Money did a great introductory story on what tehy are and how they work. This is a free audio stream (RealAudio ... Read More

Everybody makes mistakes. If you've made one of those mistakes that hurt your credit score, you may need to do some rebuilding. Try these easy ways to build ... Read More