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BestCashCow Bank Loan Profile
BestCashCow has created a bank loan profile for every FDIC insured bank in the United States. The Bank Loan Profile provides a quick snapshot of the types of loans a bank has made in the past and kept on its balance sheet. It then compares this profile to other banks in the same state to get an idea of how a bank's lending compares to its peers.
Posted on December 18, 2012 by
Savings and CD Rate Update - December 17, 2012
Average 5-year CD rate dips to 1.165% APY, online savings average rate at .731% APY. Fed sets targets for interest rates. Black swan, part I.
Posted on December 17, 2012 by
Bluebird and the Evolving Financial Landscape: Can Banks Still Charge Huge Checking Fees?
The conventional wisdom regarding Bank of America's decision to delay the imposition of fees on checking account holders who do not maintain a minimum balance has been that they were fearful of a consumer backlash similar to the one they experienced last year. It is not that simple.
Posted on December 15, 2012 by
The Improving Housing Market - Should You Buy Now?
Is the housing market in a definite upswing nationally? If you have held off buying a home, is now the time to act before prices go much higher?
Posted on December 14, 2012 by
Savings and CD Rate Update - December 10, 2012
Savings and CD rates continue to drift lower. Is it better to open an online savings account or a 3 year CD? Interest rate forecast redux.
Posted on December 10, 2012 by
Credit Union Membership Growth Accelerates in Third Quarter
Third quarter 2012 data reported to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) shows that credit union membership increased by 742,847 individuals to 93.9 million members.
Posted on December 04, 2012 by
Savings and CD Rate Update - December 3, 2012
Savings and CD rates continue to drop, except for online savings and money market accounts. The economy continues to trudge along. The online savings account and CD spread continues to widen, making a good case for opening online savings and money market accounts.
Posted on December 03, 2012 by
Digital Credit Union Offers 8-Month CD Paying 1.50% APY
Digital Credit Union is currently offering an 8-month CD that pays 1.50% APY. That's higher than every 1 year, 2 year, and and almost all three year CDs listed.
Posted on November 30, 2012 by
Many Mortgage Borrowers Leaving Thousands of Dollars on Table
A new report from Fannie Mae indicates that many U.S. mortgage shoppers are leaving thousands of dollars on the table when they apply and close a mortgage.
Posted on November 28, 2012 by
Savings and CD Rate Update - November 26, 2012
Savings and CD update and analysis, strong holiday shopping and interest rates, analyzing different CD terms for the best yield versus time commitment.
Posted on November 26, 2012 by
The Fiscal Cliff - How Will It Affect Interest Rates?
With yet another economic crisis looming on the horizon, this time in the form of the Fiscal Cliff, how will interest rates react if negotiations fail?
Posted on November 21, 2012 by
Accounting Fraud or Not, Hewlett Packard Has Proven to Be A Huge "Value Trap"
Hewlett Packard asserted on November 20, 2012 that it was the victim of massive accounting fraud in its October 2011 $10 billion acquisition of Autonomy. The issue of whether fraud occurred is fascinating, but secondary to the reality that Hewlett Packard - like no other stock in recent history - demonstrates the danger of chasing dividends and looking at PE ratios. Does the stock represent value here?
Posted on November 20, 2012 by
Savings and CD Rate Update - November 19, 2012
Savings and CD rate trends, important news for savers, and my weekly rate forecast.
Posted on November 19, 2012 by
ING DIRECT: Will it be a 360-Degree Change?
In June 2011, ING Group agreed to sell ING DIRECT USA to Capital One for $9 billion. Since then, many ING Direct’s customers have feared that their beloved bank would change. Beginning February 2013, the bank will be known as Capital One 360, but what other changes will come in association with this merger?
Posted on November 18, 2012 by
Are CDs Still a Worthwhile Investment?
With interest rates at historical lows, and likely to remain there for years to come, is investing in CDs still a viable investment strategy?
Posted on November 14, 2012 by

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