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CD Rates for the Commitment-Phobic Investor

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April 30th, 2010

Checking account customers of First Citizens Bank and Trust Company don’t need to take a long walk down the aisle with a certificate of deposit to land a decent interest rate. With less than a year’s commitment, they can earn 2.00% APY on a minimum investment of $1,000 in a ... Read more »

Top Mortgage News

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April 30th, 2010

Tax Credits Are Ending
Today is the last day to sign purchase contracts before the end of the government’s tax credits. Contracts must be signed by April 30, 2010, and transactions must close by June 30, 2010, to qualify for up to $8,000.
Purchase Mortgage Applications Are Up
The end of the tax credits has caused an increase ... Read more »

EverBank Yield Pledge Money Market Account at 2.25% APY for New Customers

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April 30th, 2010

Consumers looking for more ways to increase their savings often choose a money market account because their funds are safe, earn interest–yet are accessible through up to six free withdrawals per statement cycle.
EverBank’s Yield Pledge Money Market Account is currently at 1.51% APY for the first year for new account holders. ... Read more »

Checking Account Rewards

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April 29th, 2010

Checking Account with Interest Yields Fringe Benefits
If your checking account doesn’t earn interest, you are missing out! Many banks offer reward checking accounts with an APY greater than 1%. Some banks offer APYs up to 2% if you qualify. If you are in the habit of keeping about $2,000 in your checking account, you could ... Read more »

Bank of Internet Offers Two-Year Certificate of Deposit at 2.00% APY

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April 29th, 2010

Certificates of deposit (CDs) are designed for consumers who are looking for a no-risk place to invest their savings for a specific period of time. Whether your goal is to earn interest for an emergency savings fund or to save money for college tuition, a car or a vacation, a CD offers a ... Read more »

CD Rates from SunTrust Pay 3.00% APY with Split Terms

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April 28th, 2010

Do high interest rates on certificates of deposit sound appealing? But you’re thinking you’ve seen these kind of deals before–you have to tie up your entire investment for five years to get anything close to outstanding rates.
Certificates of Deposit Packages from SunTrust Bank
SunTrust Bank wants you ... Read more »

Interest Rates Stay Low Says FOMC

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April 28th, 2010

The FOMC concluded their most recent two-day meeting by leaving the Fed Funds Rate unchanged, yet again. The current 0.000% - 0.250% has been in place for more than a year. According to today’s press release, “economic activity has continued to strengthen.” Despite the positive comment on the economy, the FOMC believes interest rates will ... Read more »

AimLoan.com’s 30-Year, Fixed-Rate Mortgages Start at Just 4.625%

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April 28th, 2010

Mortgage Rates Remain Near Historic Lows
Mortgage rates have been inching up and down over recent weeks, but they remain exceptionally low by historical standards. However, few experts expect them to stay that way for long, which means that the window of opportunity is likely to be closing soon for those who ... Read more »

Free Savings Course Teaches Youth to Manage Money Sensibly

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April 27th, 2010

Educating young people about financial responsibility will make a large impact on the economic stability of the US. What if all of the people who got suckered into taking out sub-prime mortgages they couldn’t afford had gone through financial training as a young person and had developed good budgeting and savings habits?
Order Savings Course Free ... Read more »

My Savings Account from Chevron Federal Credit Union at 7.00% APY

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April 27th, 2010

Parents who want to teach their children about financial responsibility often start by opening a savings account. A savings account can be the perfect place for children to deposit allowance money or gifts from relatives and then to add to the fund when they begin working.
For adults, a savings account can be a ... Read more »