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First quarter 2011 financial data from the FDIC has been released and we've gone through and crunched the numbers to give you an idea of what is happening to the U.S. banking system.

Learning from our parents is a great way to avoid making costly mistakes that they may have made in their past. As Father's Day quickly approaches, could you use some mortgage advice from good ol' dad?

People go into debt for several reasons, but poor money management is the source of many financial woes. Here's how you can stop and reverse the cycle of debt.

Fiscal responsibility is a lesson best learned early. Here are some great options to consider for youth savings, checking, and prepaid cards.

To help celebrate the re-launch of the redesigned BestCashCow, we're giving away an iPad 2. Here's how you can be automatically entered to win.

ETFs have been one of the recent and most successful financial engineering innovations, attracting a lot of investors and funds within a span of a few years. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of bond ETFs.

Student loans may not have the negative impact on getting a mortgage loan than you might think. But there are some things to keep in mind before applying for a mortgage.

Owning a home is one of the greatest investments and feelings you will ever experience. But, new homeowners need to be prepared for the various costs so the experience is an exciting one instead of an overwhelming one.

Buying a foreclosure is a good way to get a great bargain on a home. And despite what anyone says, it is safe to buy a foreclosed property…as long as you follow the correct procedures.

We all know that FICO scores determine interest rates for credit. Here's how your score is determined, and what you can do to raise it.

Treasury bonds are probably not a safe place to hang out with the Fed poised to end quantitative easing. Investors might be better served to look at corporate bonds.

Prosper, a site that connects credit-worthy borrowers with investors today announced that it has raised $17.2 million. Is social lending for you and can earn the 10% plus returns advertised on the site?

If you find a bank in poor financial health that offers a competitive rate for CDs and savings accounts, does their poor financial health make the investment worth it?

If you are seeking a higher APY on your investment, Lending Club is a social lending network that boasts an average rate of return of 9.64%. Additionally, they claim that every single investor who has diversified their club portfolio with 800 or more notes have earned a positive return on their total investment.

If you want to send money to your friend or family member, you will soon have more options. Bank of America, Chase and Wells Fargo form a partnership to give PayPal a run for its money, and their partnership will soon include more banks as well.