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Many investors wish they had a crystal ball to help them predict what will happen with the economy and their investments. What they don't understand is that something just like a crystal ball does exist - it's called the Treasury Yield Curve.

Banks have often rolled out the red carpet and offered incentives to try to attract new money. Even in this age of extremely low interest rates banks and brokerages are still offering rewards to get a hold of your cash.

A new survey shows that nearly 1 in 4 homeowners are having trouble making their mortgage payments. But is that really bad news compared to last year?

With the mortgage industry emerging from one of the worst debacles in history, could this year be the year you become a homeowner?

With fewer people applying for mortgages lately, what does it mean for the housing industry? What other factors are contributing to the declining number of home buyers?

While there are still many people who are foregoing their mortgage payments while paying their credit card bills, the numbers seem to be getting better. Could that mean there is good news for the economy?

The Republicans in the House are unhappy with the current legislation surrounding mortgage modifications and relief. But do they have better solutions for the problem?

There are several benefits you can enjoy from paying off your mortgage earlier than previously scheduled. Here are four of those benefits.

The traditional credit union is actively pursuing members with high rates. Some may be teasers, but offer a high yield nonetheless. While consumers and investors are often lured by the ease of the internet, local institutions have begun to offer competitive rates to compete.

ATT's dividend is still in excess of 5.75%. It is the top yielding stock in the Dow Jones average. It just agreed to acquire T-Mobile's operations for a combined equity and cash amount of $39 billion. Shorts have been burned over the last few days assuming that the dividend would be called into jeopardy. It isn't.

Illinois Senator Dick Durban makes the argument that excessive fees for accepting credit cards and debit cards are impairing Small Businesses as well as consumers to the benefit of the country's largest banks.

many banks actively motivate change in their community. Checkspring Bank is one such bank as its business model is focused around assisting the unbanked or underbanked.