Savings

banks

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.

savings

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.

deals & steals

Wal-Mart Extends Black Friday Hours

3:15 pm, November 11, 2009

Remember that deadly stampede at Wal-Mart last Black Friday? This year the retailer is making some changes to avoid another catastrophe.

savings

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.

CDs

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.

savings

Low-Rate Rules for Borrowers and Savers

9:00 am, November 10, 2009

The Federal Reserve plans to keep interest rates “exceptionally low” for an “extended period.” So how should you respond as a borrower or saver?

budget & save

How Texting Can Save You Money

4:15 pm, November 09, 2009

A new study shows that texts could be the answer to helping consumers save money.

budget & save

Increase Your Savings video

2:00 pm, November 09, 2009

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

IRA

Is a Roth Conversion Right for You?

10:19 am, November 09, 2009

When you factor in the tax cost, is a conversion to a Roth IRA really the right choice for you?

savings

Bringing Back the Bank Float

4:15 pm, November 04, 2009

It seems like a quaint notion, but the art of floating a check to delay payment isn’t dead, it’s just changed form.

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