Friday, September 5, 2008, 7:32PM ET - U.S. Markets Closed.
Budgeting
The more we spend unnecessarily, the less money we save for our true priorities and future needs. That's especially important in challenging economic times... read more
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Top Stories
- As unemployment spikes, companies weigh optionsAP - Today, Fri, Sep 5, 2008
- Shady billing tactics rile cardholderBankrate.com - Today, Fri, Sep 5, 2008
- Prisons scramble to make digital TV switchAP - Thu, Sep 4, 2008
- Collective Brands rises on better-than-expected 2QAP - Thu, Sep 4, 2008
Most Popular Articles
- Scott+Scott LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against General Electric Company On Behalf of Investors -- GEGlobeNewswire - Fri, Sep 5 - 7:11pm ET
- Treasury near GSE bailout plan: reportReuters - Fri, Sep 5 - 6:51pm ET
- Nevada Chemicals, Inc. to Be AcquiredBusiness Wire - Fri, Sep 5 - 6:30pm ET
- Alabama group files suit over Jefferson County debtReuters - Fri, Sep 5 - 6:24pm ET
Expert Opinion
In Personal Finance, Choice Can Be a Tyranny
By Laura RowleyChoice is good, but in personal finance too much of it can be confusing and harmful. A recent book helps clear the fog.
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Rates
See today's average rates across the country.
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Loan Type Today Last Week 30 Year Fixed 6.14% 6.26% 15 Year Fixed 5.67% 5.77% 1 Year ARM 6.02% 5.92% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo 7.26% 7.36% 5/1 ARM 5.81% 5.91% 3/1 ARM 5.72% 5.70% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week $30K Home Equity Loan 7.59% 7.63% $50K Home Equity Loan 7.19% 7.25% $75K Home Equity Loan 7.20% 7.26% $30K HELOC 5.15% 5.17% $50K HELOC 4.77% 4.80% $75K HELOC 4.77% 4.81% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week 36 Month New Car Loan 6.72% 6.72% 48 Month New Car Loan 6.51% 6.50% 60 Month New Car Loan 6.52% 6.51% 72 Month New Car Loan 6.44% 6.44% 36 Month Used Car Loan 7.08% 7.08% 48 Month Used Car Loan 6.81% 6.80% Source: Bankrate -
Card Type Today Last Week Balance Transfer 10.31% 10.03% Low Interest 11.01% 10.97% For Bad Credit 13.02% 13.12% Cash Back 11.47% 11.46% Business 11.10% 10.91% Airline 12.75% 12.69% Source: CreditCards.com
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