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Now we are faced with a very real human tragedy (as opposed to a financial one) just beyond our borders affecting 3 million. Is our response adequate when compared to our response last year?

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Five Ways to Save Money for Your Down Payment

Waiting for the best mortgage rates before buying a home can be a good idea. But how can you be ready with that down payment when the mortgage rates are at a low?

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We all know to save money, but few do. This article explains 5 guidelines to begin (and continue) saving money.

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Ally Bank today rolled out a new checking online checking account. Up until now, the online bank had only offered savings and cd products.

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The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped from 5.09% to 5.06% according to data from Freddie Mac. This is consistent with data from the BestCashCow rate tables which show average 30-year mortgage rates moving from 5.143 to... Read →

Four Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Sooner

Paying off your mortgage sooner than scheduled is an ideal way to lift a financial burden off of your shoulders. Just be sure to do it the right way!

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Bank of the West is offering $100 to open a checking account and either set up a direct deposit or pay 10 bills online.

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Since the banks recently announced their hefty bonus plans, I've seen many comments and heard many pundits support the right of banks to give themselves the payouts. The argument goes like this: They paid back their TARP loans, they are... Read →
Jon Stewart on the Daily Show said what many of us are thinking: what is wrong with these banks awarding themselves billions right after nearly collapsing the economy. He points out the hubris of the bankers to be giving themselves billions... Read →

Tips for Refinancing Your Upside-Down Mortgage

Upside-down mortgages are becoming more and more common due these days due to the recent problems in the mortgage industry. It may be more difficult to refinance an upside-down mortgage, but it is not impossible.

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How to Purchase Bank-Owned Homes and Properties

Have you been wanting to cash in on the latest mortgage crisis? If you know how to buy one of the many bank-owned homes and properties on the market, you can make a killing!

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Municipal bond interview with Tom Doe, Founder and CEO and Matt Fabian, Manager and Lead Director of Municipal Market Advisors. The interview summarizes the municipal bond market for the week of January 11, 2010.

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Five Facts about Reverse Mortgages

There are many myths and misconceptions going around the mortgage industry about reverse mortgages. Here are five important things you should know about them when deciding if one is right for you.

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An controversial article in today's Financial Times really irks me and causes me to want to cancel my subscription. Just the suggestion that bankruptcy is good for America by a non-American commentator drives me crazy.

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St Louis Fed President James Bullard says that rates will remain low for some time. For those hoping that short-term savings and cd rates will increase anytime soon - forget about it. "Policy rates are near zero in the U.S. and the... Read →