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Many banks and credit unions that support military personnel and their families are announcing that they will continue to honor direct deposits and other cash advances if there is a government default.

A short sale can be a great way to get out of your mortgage before you decide to simply walk away. But do you have the patience to wait for the process to go through?

Are you new to the mortgage loan process? Don’t make these rookie mistakes or you may find yourself paying a lot more than you need to for your mortgage loan.

Chase Bank Quick Deposit iPhone App lets you make deposits from your phone. It's a pretty neat application that could shift the banking world.

Private mortgage insurance is a topic that few home buyers educate themselves about. Here is a brief explanation about PMI so you can make a more informed decision with your next home purchase.

This is the last in the series of dividend stocks in the telecommunications industry. We have seen that AT&T (T) and Verizon Corp (VZ) both offer around 5% dividend yields with comparatively low risk, while Frontier (FTR) offers a higher yield with the risk of lower stability and higher yield volatility. A thorough look at the business and financial statements of CenturyLink Inc (CTL) and Windstream Corp (WIN) sheds more light on telecom stock investing.

Are you underwater on your mortgage? If so, do you know what your options are?

Generally, the longer the term the CD, the higher the APY it pays. If you want the higher interest rate but don't want the long-term commitment, you may want to check out low or no penalty CDs. Ally Bank has a few to offer.

Before purchasing a home it is important to review and understand mortgage amortization or how your mortgage loan will amortize.

Have you been told that you cannot get a mortgage loan because you are self-employed? While it may be more difficult to do, it is simply not impossible.

There are several websites available to help you stay informed about the mortgage industry and the latest listings. But did you ever think that Twitter would be a useful tool to use when searching for a home?

Buying a foreclosed property can be a great way to get a good price on a home. But is it the best way for you to buy a home?

As the bickering in Washington continues and we get closer to August 2, the date in which the Treasury estimates the government will run out of money to pay all of its obligations, it makes sense to think about what will happen to your finances if the government does indeed default.

KeyBank is giving new customers a free iPod Touch, if you open a qualifying checking account online by July 22nd, 2011. Of course, there are some additional requirements you will have to meet as well.

Online banks have, on average, offered lower account maintenance fees and higher APYs due to low overhead costs. Before you make the switch to an online-only bank, here are a few things to consider.