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Worried worker: Spend savings on mortgage?

Mon, 28 May 2012 07:00:55 +0000

Dear Dr. Don,I am a 34-year-old New Yorker who works in the banking industry. I own a small studio apartment that I bought when I was 27. I have $134,000 left on the mortgage at 5.625 percent interest. ...

Cooking up a pricey backyard barbecue

Mon, 28 May 2012 07:00:52 +0000

Heating up the grill 1 of 5It might be physically impossible to have an American summer without participating in at least one barbecue.Every time we fire up the grill, we seem to be reliving that universal ...

Video: Financial optimism grows

Mon, 28 May 2012 07:00:50 +0000

Anchor intro: Consumer confidence, job security and gas prices all correlate to how positive or negative Americans are feeling about their overall financial security. For the first time since December ...

High gas prices put brakes on consumer spending

Mon, 28 May 2012 07:00:45 +0000

Financial Security Index Charts » When Gas Prices Rise, Consumers Cut BackGas has been pricey this spring and the pain at the pump has caused some consumers to change their spending patterns, a new survey ...

Video: What does 'fraud' mean?

Mon, 28 May 2012 07:00:43 +0000

Marina Orlova of Hot for Words: Hello my dear students, I've just gotten the most interesting email! It's from the wife of a former prince in a very poor country, who knows of this huge stash of gold All ...

CD laddering strategies in a low-yield world

Mon, 28 May 2012 07:00:41 +0000

After three years of record-low interest rates, few advisers are pushing their clients to build CD ladders. It's a method of opening numerous certificates of deposit that will mature at various times, ...

Infographic: Find the facts about the word 'fraud'

Mon, 28 May 2012 07:00:39 +0000

Hot for words » Find The Facts On Fraud Download PDF More From Bankrate.com Fly first class for free? Defining 'fraud' Gas prices drive economy

Young mother with old debt fears collectors

Mon, 28 May 2012 07:00:36 +0000

Dear Debt Adviser,Your article, "Old debts won't hurt new loan," had a lot of valuable information I forwarded to my daughter. Twelve years ago, she was one of those 18-year-olds who was offered ...

5 frugal ways to upgrade to first class

Mon, 28 May 2012 07:00:33 +0000

Now departing? Slide 1 of 6Today's overcrowded planes, high-priced flights and extra fees for everything from luggage to a bag of chips mean air travelers don't often feel like they're on cloud nine.But ...

A borrower's guide to the mortgage application

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:01:58 +0000

A mortgage application serves a simple purpose: to help the lender decide whether to lend money to the borrower. But the industry standard Uniform Residential Loan Application, also known as Fannie Mae ...

5 costly car dealer options to skip

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:01:55 +0000

Dealer options are part of car sales pitch 1 of 7Let's face it, when you buy a new car , you deal with experienced sales professionals who use a variety of time-tested methods to sell you add-on products ...

How can a full-time student snag a car loan?

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:01:53 +0000

Dear Driving for Dollars,I am a full-time student, and I have no credit. I would like to buy a car, but I'm worried I'll be faced with a ridiculously high car loan rate. My parents aren't around to co-sign ...

AAA study: Cost of owning a car is rising

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:01:51 +0000

It's time to allocate some more dollars to your car budget -- even if you own your car outright. The 2012 Your Driving Costs study by AAA has found that the cost of owning and operating a car in the U.S. ...

Is a charge card better than a credit card?

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:01:49 +0000

Some consumers may like the convenience and rewards of using a credit card -- but don't want to revolve debt from month to month. If you fit that description, consider another payment choice: the charge ...

Home economics: House swapping a vacation stay

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:01:47 +0000

These days, vacations don't come cheap. It can cost a family of four close to $1,000 just for seven nights of lodging. And that doesn't include meals and amenities such as Wi-Fi.To combat that, travelers ...

Can I trust this bank offering a good rate?

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:01:42 +0000

Dear Dr. Don,I'm looking at a particular bank and am wondering if it's a good place to have a savings account because of the interest rate. I have about $20,000 that I want to place there for the sole ...

Q&A with 'Monty Python's' Terry Jones

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:01:40 +0000

Monty Python member Terry Jones has kept busy with a great variety of non-Python-related projects over the years, including writing books about medieval history and creating comedic health advice videos ...

Video: Traveling without an EMV card

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:01:38 +0000

Intro: What is meant to help stave off credit card fraud might actually hinder Americans traveling abroad.EMV chip card technology is used in more than 80 countries around the world. Instead of a magnetic ...

8 great ways to save green on lawn care

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:01:07 +0000

Save money on lawn care 1 of 10When people think of saving money around the house, they think of things that happen inside, such as utility usage and family meals. But your lawn care and gardening habits ...

Credit card interest rates for May 24, 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:01:05 +0000

Interest Rate Roundup Mortgages CDs Auto Loans Home Equity Credit Cards Find the best credit card offers available. Credit Cards 13.81% (all fixed) 14.45% (all variable)Credit card rates didn't budge this ...

CD rates for May 24, 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:01:03 +0000

Interest Rate Roundup Mortgages CDs Auto Loans Home Equity Credit Cards Compare CD rates nationally and in your area. CDs 0.33% (1-year CD yields) 1.12% (5-year CD yields)Longer-term rates on certificates ...

Auto loan rates for May 24, 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:01:01 +0000

Interest Rate Roundup Mortgages CDs Auto Loans Home Equity Credit Cards Find the best auto rates in your area. Auto Loans 4.47% (60-month, new car) 5.13% (36-month, used car)Auto loan rates were flat this ...

7 sporty cars that give you great gas mileage

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:59 +0000

Auto » 7 Sporty Cars With Great Fuel Economy Sporty cars that save you money 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 >You don't have to sacrifice the performance, style and sharp handling of a sports car for fuel economy. ...

The disaster supplies every household needs

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:57 +0000

Disasters come in many forms and can strike virtually anywhere at any time. We all need to be ready for the worst, says Don Lauritzen, a spokesman for the American Red Cross."It's important for households ...

5 keys to unlocking hidden hotel deals

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:54 +0000

Go 'opaque' and saveIf you didn't reserve your last hotel room through Priceline or one of the other "hidden" hotel deal sites, sorry -- you just overpaid.