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Is there any advantage to putting money into a CD rather than a regular...

Question: Hi, I was wondering if there is any advantage to putting money into a CD versus a regular savings account (like Emigrant Direct or ING) if the rates are same or very close. On the one hand, a...

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When do you pay tax on a CD?

Question: Hi, I was wondering if there is any advantage to putting money into a CD versus a regular savings account (like Emigrant Direct or ING) if the rates are same or very close. On the one hand, a...

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What does it mean to be “upside down” on a loan?

Q: What does it mean to be “upside down” on a loan? I keep hearing this term on talk radio shows. (Like Dave Ramsey.) A: Usually used in the context of car loans, the term “upside down” means that the...

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Top 10 Highest Paying Careers

Looking to make a career change so you can start making the big bucks? Are you a college student trying to pick a major? Are you just plain nosey about how much money your neighbor really makes?...

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Most Expensive Zip Codes in the U.S.

Looking to move on up? If so, you’ve better have a lot of case on hand. According to Forbes magazine, the median price tag of a home in the most expensive zip code in the US (94027, (Atherton, CA)...

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My sudden jump in FICO credit score

What’s in a credit score? Good question. A FICO credit score is a single number that, in theory, quantifies your creditworthiness. In practice, however, it doesn’t always work out like that. Comprised...

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Another Reason to not use Gift Cards

Reports have retailer Sharper Image, currently undergoing a bankruptcy, is refusing to honor gift cards both in both its retail stores and online. If you really needed another reason to stay far, far...

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10% Of Customers Pay 90% Of Bank Overdraft Fees

Ever wonder how may bank customers actually pay overdraft fees? According to The Consumerist and the Financial Times, 10% of bank customers pay a whopping 90% of the overdraft fees. The most...

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American Express unexpectedly lowers credit limit, loses life-long customer

I’ve been an American Express customer for nearly 10 years. No, “customer” isn’t quite the right word – I’ve been more of an American Express “evangelist.” I use my AMEX exclusively. I shy away from...

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What’s the difference between a Fixed Rate and an Adjustable Rate Mortgage?...

When financing a home, there are two major types of mortgage financing, a fixed rate mortgage and an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM). A fixed rate mortgage is a loan in which the interest rate does not...

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