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The Perks and Pitfalls of Reward Checking Accounts
Money in reward checking accounts is readily available, easily transferable and accumulates interest at higher rates than savings accounts. But to know for sure if one is right for you, check out these facts.
Read →If you typically use your credit card for everyday small purchases like a latte or an $8 lunch, be prepared to lose the credit card rewards you get for those purchases.
Read →Capital One offers a great interest rate on its InterestPlus account, but only if you read the fine print and follow the rules.
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Another Sign of Economic Recovery: Jumbo Mortgage Interest Rates Become More Affordable
When jumbo mortgage rates fall, new home buyers aren't the only ones who benefit.
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Comparing Money Markets and Certificates of Deposit
Which is better - CDs or money market accounts? It really depends on what your investing needs are.
Read →Although home loan rates are currently at an historic low, that may soon change. You can still take advantage of the good rates now, but only if you can find a bank to approve your loan.
Read →SallieMae, the company commonly known for offering and servicing student loans, is offering a competitive high-yield savings account and one large added bonus: 10% matching funds from UPromise earnings to help finance education costs.
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Community Banks Offer Competitive Interest Rates
Although community banks are often overlooked, they can rival-ââ¬âand often exceed-ââ¬ânational banks in savings account interest rates.
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Can Your Insurance Company Afford to Pay Your Claim?
The financial strength of an insurance company should be an important consideration before you buy a policy. Hereââ¬â¢s why.
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Auto Loan Securitizations Pose Danger for Unsuspecting Car Purchasers
Car dealerships frequently bundle and sell their clients' loans to larger institutions. What problems might these securitizations pose to purchasers?
Read →Federated Investors (FII) is not only a strong asset management house - it also yields 5% in dividends and is a consisten payer (with the odd special dividend now and then!).
Read →The energy industry is crucial to growth and survival of the US economy. SCANA Corporation (SCG), a 160 year old company, sits on a dividend yield of 5% with a pretty rosy outlook.
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Municipal Bond Update - 2000 May Be Good Roadmap for Direction of Muni Market
In 2000 was the last time we had a census and we had similar types of high expectations, high estimates for what the non-farm data would be when it was released in June. Interestingly enough, 2000 was also a weak period for the US economy or at least there was certainly a great deal of ambiguity. In 2000, municipals and Treasuries rallied fairly significantly, albeit from much higher absolute levels, but I think that you get so much ambiguity around this non-farm data, it's hard to read the employment reports during the summer months as the census data is adjusted for in the numbers.
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