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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.

Yes, Walmart and American Express have introduced a product that changes the game, appealing to those who are underbanked, those who are tired of paying for services in a prepaid card, and those who seek the services and protections offered by American Express.

Savings and CD rate recap, savers and the election, the move into risky assets, and more.

While lending restrictions seem to be very stringent right now, there are new regulations that are set to be in place in 2013 which could make them even stricter.

The mortgage interest deduction has been on tax forms for many years. Would it affect you at all if that deduction was no longer available?

For those looking for a credit card that offers low interest rate, no annual fees, and no balance transfer fees, where cardholders can pitch new ideas and change features on the card, the Barclaycard Ring may be a perfect option.

With the TAG program scheduled to expire at year's end, what threat, if any, does the program's termination pose to our domestic banking system and by proxy to the overall economy?

As you grow older, your mortgage needs change. But what types of mortgage products are available for buyers in different age groups and financial situations?

My weekly recap of savings and CD trends as well as news that might impact rates going forward. Happy Halloween.

There has been a great deal written about the next "asset bubble", student loan debt. Does the ever growing mountain of student loans represent a danger to the economy? Or are we over reacting given the recent credit crisis that resulted from the asset bubble the housing market represented?