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Prosper, a site that connects credit-worthy borrowers with investors today announced that it has raised $17.2 million. Is social lending for you and can earn the 10% plus returns advertised on the site?

If you find a bank in poor financial health that offers a competitive rate for CDs and savings accounts, does their poor financial health make the investment worth it?

If you are seeking a higher APY on your investment, Lending Club is a social lending network that boasts an average rate of return of 9.64%. Additionally, they claim that every single investor who has diversified their club portfolio with 800 or more notes have earned a positive return on their total investment.

If you want to send money to your friend or family member, you will soon have more options. Bank of America, Chase and Wells Fargo form a partnership to give PayPal a run for its money, and their partnership will soon include more banks as well.

Housing prices continued their fall and are now at mid-2002 levels according to the Case-Shiller Housing Index. Looking at the data, it's appears that we are close to a bottom in the correction. First time home buyers, time to dive in.

The United Kingdom has had similar mortgage problems that we have experienced. Should we follow their example to help us get out of the mess?

Interested in a savings account that pays more than most CD rates? Balances up to $24,999 earn 2.02% APY with this online account.

Nationwide is now "on your side" by offering a 1.05% APY money market account and CDs that pay up to 2.40% APY.

The credit card giant now offers a 1.00% online savings account, with no fees and no minimum deposit. They also offer no-minimum deposit CDs.

Google announces Google Wallet, so that your phone can become your wallet - only smaller.

Does a 15-year fixed rate mortgage sound better than a 30-year fixed rate mortgage? Sure it does! But can you qualify for a shorter term?

The current down payment required for a FHA mortgage is 3.5 percent. What do the Republicans want to raise it to and why?

Do you want more than just a high interest rate from your online checking account? Online Clear Sky accounts, provided by Chesapeake Bank, offer MoneyTracker, so you know exactly where your spending is going.

If you're lucky enough to live in El Paso, then you can become a member of El Paso Area Teachers FCU and open their 3.44% APY 60-Month CD. That's the best 60-month CD in the United States according to the BestCashCow database.

Mark Haines, the gruff, jocular CNBC anchor died unexpectedly in his sleep last night.