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Franklin Synergy Bank is offering a 2.15% APY 12-Month CD. That's currently the best 1 year cd rate according to the BestCashCow rate tables.
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Compound Interest
What is Compound Interest? Albert Einstein, well known for being smarter than the average, once called compound interest "the greatest mathematical discovery of all time". However it’s not totally necessary to be as... Read →
Five Tips for Raising Your Credit Score
Your credit score is the best way a bank can tell if you are worthy of a loan or credit. There are several things you can do to maintain a decent and respectable credit score.
Read →A survey commissioned by ING Direct has some interesting findings on American attitudes towards savings and debt.
Read →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?
Read →We all know to save money, but few do. This article explains 5 guidelines to begin (and continue) saving money.
Read →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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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!
Read →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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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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