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Weekly Rate Deal - First Choice Bank Offering 2.80% APY 5-Year CD
With average five year CD rates down to 1.60% APY according to BestCashCow's database, we went searching for yields that smashed the average. What we found was the highest bank rate in the land. First Choice Bank, headquartered in New Jersey is offering a 60-month CD paying 2.80% APY with a $1,000 minimum balance.
Posted on October 31, 2011 by
Protecting Your Neighborhood from Foreclosure Crimes
Foreclosed homes in your neighborhood can have a negative impact on you and the overall area. But you can minimize that impact by making foreclosed homes appear occupied.
Posted on October 27, 2011 by
Can the Mortgage Crisis Heal Itself?
It is no secret that the mortgage crisis has had a huge negative impact on the nation and its economy. But is implementing programs the solution or will it simply fix itself over time?
Posted on October 26, 2011 by
NYT: Banks Awash in Cash Are Dropping Savings Rates
The NY Times had an interesting article over the weekend discussing how banks are flooded with cash, helping drive down deposit rates on savings and CDs. While I agree with the general thrust of the article, I would add a few caveats.
Posted on October 26, 2011 by
Best Massachusetts (MA) Savings Account Rates
Massachusetts offers some competitive local savings account rates if you know where to look.
Posted on October 25, 2011 by
Who Does the President's New Mortgage Plan Help?
President Obama's new mortgage plan could be a great success for homeowners across the nation, but will it benefit you?
Posted on October 25, 2011 by
Weekly Rate Deal - First National Bank of St. Ignace Offering 12-Month Flex CD at 1.51% APY
The First National Bank of St. Ignace is paying 1.51% APY on a 12 month Flex-CD for balances over $10,000. Funds over $10,000 can be withdrawn at anytime after seven days, making this a CD with a great rate and flexibility.
Posted on October 24, 2011 by
Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
Reverse mortgage have helped relieve thousands of homeowners of their financial difficulties. But is a reverse mortgage best for you?
Posted on October 20, 2011 by
Foreclosure Rise Linked to Crime, Anxiety and Suicide
Financial problems are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg when discussing the negative impacts of foreclosures on a community.
Posted on October 20, 2011 by
Best Texas CD Rates
With all of those financial institutions in the Lone Star State, it's no wonder that there are some way above-average CD rates to be found. The following banks offer 3-year CD rates well above the national average:
Posted on October 19, 2011 by
Weekly Rate Deal - Navy Federal Credit Union Offering 3% APY 12-Month CD
This week, the banking deal we want to highlight is a 3% APY 12-month Special EasyStart CD offered by Navy Federal Credit Union. To understand how good a deal this is, the average 1-year CD rate according to BestCashCow data is 0.61% APY while the very best 12 month bank (not credit union) CD rate in our database is 2.01% APY.
Posted on October 17, 2011 by
Radical Approach to Foreclosures Gaining Support in Some Areas
Rising rates of foreclosures are causing some communities to take drastic yet cost-effective actions.
Posted on October 17, 2011 by
Best New York Savings Account Rates
Savings account rates in New York have dropped over the past four years but that doesn't mean you can't beat the national average (.23% for non-online banks).
Posted on October 14, 2011 by
Best Savings Account Rates - Don't Settle for Average
Average savings account rates continue to fall, with average online savings accounts yielding 0.85% APY and average local savings account rates at 0.23% APY. But there's no reason to settle for average savings rates.
Posted on October 12, 2011 by
Florida to Expedite Foreclosure Process
There has been a trend for troubled homeowners to stop making payments and to wait in the home for banks to foreclose on their homes for months or years. But Florida is trying to shorten the foreclosure process and allow banks to remove defaulting homeowners from their homes much faster.
Posted on October 11, 2011 by

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