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A new report from Fannie Mae indicates that many U.S. mortgage shoppers are leaving thousands of dollars on the table when they apply and close a mortgage.

Savings and CD update and analysis, strong holiday shopping and interest rates, analyzing different CD terms for the best yield versus time commitment.

With yet another economic crisis looming on the horizon, this time in the form of the Fiscal Cliff, how will interest rates react if negotiations fail?

Hewlett Packard asserted on November 20, 2012 that it was the victim of massive accounting fraud in its October 2011 $10 billion acquisition of Autonomy. The issue of whether fraud occurred is fascinating, but secondary to the reality that Hewlett Packard - like no other stock in recent history - demonstrates the danger of chasing dividends and looking at PE ratios. Does the stock represent value here?

Savings and CD rate trends, important news for savers, and my weekly rate forecast.

In June 2011, ING Group agreed to sell ING DIRECT USA to Capital One for $9 billion. Since then, many ING Direct’s customers have feared that their beloved bank would change. Beginning February 2013, the bank will be known as Capital One 360, but what other changes will come in association with this merger?

With interest rates at historical lows, and likely to remain there for years to come, is investing in CDs still a viable investment strategy?

With Obama's re-election to a second term, Bernanke's job as Chairman of the Fed is now safe. Akin to what Bernanke's been doing, the Fed will most likely continue to keep rates low and print more money.

Savings and CD rate trends, the impact of the fiscal cliff on savers, and my weekly rate forecast.

HARP has proven to be an effective tool for helping underwater homeowners refinance their mortgages down to more affordable levels. But is the program as currently constructed reaching enough homeowners to make a real difference in the housing market?

BestCashCow released its list of the top ten fastest growing banks in the U.S. Banks were ranked based on organic growth of assets and return on equity for the period between June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2012.

Unlike buying a house, when you buy an apartment in a New York co-op, you’re not buying real property, but shares in a corporation. Because the buyer does not actually own any real estate, getting financing for a co-op can be more complicated and tricky than obtaining a traditional mortgage for a house.

For those consumers aiming to quickly rack up frequent flier miles and hotel points, the Bluebird card introduces huge new opportunities.

Chase offers a great credit card intended for small and medium size business to use, that can make sense for anyone engaged in any sort of business capacity.

Those moving to New York for the first time and those New Yorkers who grow tired of paying rent and looking to purchase their own place are all likely to end up dealing with a choice that most homeowners outside New York do not face: whether to opt for a co-op or a condo. The pros and cons of each are discussed here.