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Mortgage Trends This Week: Nov. 16

10:28 am, November 16, 2009

Mortgage rates are down again, scraping against historic lows as confidence in an economic rebound remains questionable.

 

Fed: Banks Need Consent on Overdraft Fees

9:45 am, November 13, 2009

Banks will now have to get consent before charging overdraft fees on ATM and debit card transactions, according to the Federal Reserve.

 

The 3 Easiest Banking Fees to Avoid

11:00 am, November 12, 2009

Whether it’s overdraft charges from the local bank or load fees from mutual funds, what you pay in fees can drain your savings.

 

Are Big Banks Lending Enough?

9:45 am, November 12, 2009

The head of the FDIC said she's "very worried" that big banks aren't lending enough and warned that the economy could take another bad turn.

 

Banking Deals of the Week: Nov. 11

10:34 am, November 11, 2009

MainStreet has found you the best deals on CDs and checking accounts!

 

Financial Overhaul Bill Hits Congress

9:45 am, November 11, 2009

Sen. Chris Dodd called for sweeping new government powers to prevent another economic collapse, protect consumers and dismantle failing institutions.

 

Avoiding Debit Card Overdraft Fees

9:00 am, November 11, 2009

Consumers are up in arms about overdraft fees on debit cards, which were supposed to be the alternative to high-cost credit cards.

 

Study: Do Customers Prefer Online Banks?

1:15 pm, November 10, 2009

More Americans than ever are logging on to save. Not surprised? You might be if you knew that people still prefer face-to-face banking.

 

CD Rate Trends This Week: Nov. 10

10:57 am, November 10, 2009

CDs inched lower across the board this week as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates close to zero.

 

Increase Your Savings video

2:00 pm, November 09, 2009

Alix Steel tells you how to grow your savings without breaking a sweat.

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