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Q3 2011 Financial Data Released on BestCashCow - Banks Awash in Cash, Not Lending, and Slowly Mending

BestCashCow released updated bank and credit union financial information with the latest data available from the FDIC and the NCUA. In general, banks[...] read more »
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The Difference Between Banks and Credit Unions

On the surface, banks and credit unions look very similar. They both take customer deposits in the form of savings accounts, certificates of deposit,[...] read more »
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Should You Finance Your Child's Mortgage?

More parents are helping their children these days by financing their mortgage. But is this a good idea? read more »
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Comparison of the Dow Jones Industrial Average During the Depression Versus Today - Part II

Today, as the Dow falls over 300 points and is down over 1,000 points in the past ten days, I thought it would be useful to revisit my Dow Jones Indu[...] read more »
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Banks Paying Above Average Savings Account Rates

Good information on how to get the best savings account rates. Some banks are offering rates 3x the national average. read more »
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First Quarter 2011 State of Banking

Wondering what's happening to the banking system? Is it getting better or getting worse. Are loans more or less available? Will interest rates go up[...] read more »
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BestCashCow Research: Banks That Offer High Rates As Stable Or More Stable Than Their Peers

One question I frequently get asked when discussing bank rates is whether higher rates are usually offered by distressed banks. The thinking goes tha[...] read more »
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Four Tips for Paying Your Mortgage Off Early

Paying off a mortgage months or even years before you are scheduled to pay it off can save you time, money and frustration. But how can you pay it of[...] read more »
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New England States Have Safest Banks; Georgia and Florida the Least Safe

Which regions and states have the safest banks, and which have the worst. read more »
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Seth Klarman's Lessons From 2008

From 1983 to 2008 Klarman's hedge fund, the Baupost Group, returned 16.5% a year, outperforming the S&P 500 by more than 6% a year. In the 10 years [...] read more »
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James Sikes and His Toyota Prius Acceleration Problem: Too Much Hollywood Script? - News Article - toyota, california, t

The latest California driver to loose control of his Prius seems just a little too media savvy and attention hungry. read more »
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Mortgage Rates Flat - Average 30-Year at 4.95%

Average mortgage rates moved very little over the past week with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage moving down 2 basis points from 4.97% to 4.95%. The [...] read more »
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Top Savings Rates Steady at 2% APY - Average Dips to 1.41%

Savings rates dipped slightly this week with the average dropping from 1.45% APY to 1.41% APY. Despite that, the top savings rate remained at 2% (Rea[...] read more »
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Interview with PerkStreet On Their 2% Cash Back Rewards Debit Card Offer

BestCashCow's Lynne Ashminov interviews PerkStreet CEO Dan O' Malley on their rewards debit card and their 2% cash back offer. read more »
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Could Interest Rates Stay Low Despite Growing US Debt - Look at Japan - The Economy Article - japan, interest rates, deb

The prevailing wisdom today amongst analysts and those “in the know” is that interest rates are poised to go higher, partly because of massive govern[...] read more »
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