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A new report from the US Inspector General says that the Fed failed to adequately supervise two banks in California and Florida that eventually failed.

Citibank is offering a 5-year CD that pays 3.5% APY. As of September 12, 2009 that's one of the top rates for this term.

H&R Block Bank is offering 2% APY on a 6-month CD on a minimum deposit of $10,000. That's currently the highest rate for that term. The promotion is running from September 1 to September 30.

Frontier Bank is offering a 2.6% APY 24-month CD.

The $8,000 homebuyer tax credit for first-time homebuyers is scheduled to end on December 1, 2009. Since it can easily take 90 days to close on a house, there is not much time if you are interested and eligible in the credit.

Here is everything don't know about the Federal Reserve, and never wanted to ask. THis first part of the series tells who the Feds are and when and why it was created. Happy Reading

Shopping for a broker are you? Well here are some things to keep in mind when shopping. Get the right person and you will enjoy the relationship. Get the wrong person and you may find your account blowing up at the hands of a newbie or a seasoned scoundrel. Good Luck and Happy Investing

Back in the day, you had to be an investment professional to understand anything in a prospectus beyond the name of the security. Thankfully things have changed. Happy Reading

Here is a closer look at two places to put your cash until the economic turmoil is a bit less cloudy. Both seem the same at the surface, but there are key differences. Happy Investing