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Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level In 2 Months

Tweet Mortgage rates are on the rise with Bankrate.com reporting that rates have reached the highest levels seen in the past two months. This news, however, shouldn’t cause consumers to

Consumer Tips

Cash Back Rewards Are Once Again In Vogue

Prior to the economic meltdown of 2008, cash back rewards programs on credit cards were frequently offered and generously packed with amenities. That quickly changed when the economy nose-dived and consumer default rates surged.

Money News

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Above 5 Percent

The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is now above five percent, pegged at 5.16 percent according to Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey announced on Thursday.

Money News

Mortgage Rates Increase; Reach 4-Month High

Tweet Mortgage rates are moving away from their historic lows and are now at the highest levels seen in four months. The most recent data announced by Bankrate.com shows that

Consumer Financing

Should You Take the Rebate or the Auto Financing?

Tweet If you’re planning to buy a new car, more than likely the dealer will offer you some sort of incentive to help persuade you to buy. Incentives usually always

Home Financing Money Management

Mortgage Rates Reach Record Low…Again!

Tweet It’s a great time to finance a home. The housing market is still ailing, but for consumers looking for a home and shopping for a mortgage or seeking to

Home Financing

Mortgage Rates Drop Once Again

Tweet It is a great time to buy a new home! If you believe you have heard that line before, that isn’t surprising. On Thursday, Bankrate.com reported that the rate

Retirement

Will You Still Be Able To Retire On Schedule?

Tweet Over the past few years, millions of Americans have come to the realization that their retirement plans may have to change. With pensions and retirement accounts decimated, housing values

Consumer Financing Consumer Tips

How to Negotiate With Your Creditors

Tweet If you have significant debt and are finding it difficult to reduce your financial burden, then negotiating with your creditors can help you manage your finances better. An important

Consumer Tips

What You Need To Know About Christmas Gift Cards

Tweet All week we’ve been examining how to get the most out of Christmas this year. On Monday, it was all about getting your Christmas shopping done early. On Tuesday,

Consumer Tips

Suddenly, Certificates Of Deposit Are Appealing Again

Tweet Nervous investors may be tempted to take what cash they have and stash those funds in a mattress, figuring that this is one place that their money won’t be