About Banking / Loans2009-07-01T19:29:46ZGet the latest headlines from the About.com Banking / Loans GuideSite.tag:banking.about.com,2009://WordPressCopyright (c) 2009, About.comFDIC Takes 2 Banks - 47 in 20092009-07-02T21:22:36Z2009-07-02T17:23:41Ztag:banking.about.com,2009://256795It looks like the FDIC wants to get a jump on the holiday weekend.
Today they announced 2 bank failures:
First State Bank of Winchester (Winchester, IL)
John Warner Bank (Clinton, IL)
Losses to...bankingbanking.guide@about.comIt looks like the FDIC wants to get a jump on the holiday weekend.
Today they announced 2 bank failures:
First State Bank of Winchester (Winchester, IL)
John Warner Bank (Clinton, IL)
Losses to...No More Microsoft Money2009-07-01T19:29:46Z2009-07-01T19:29:46Ztag:banking.about.com,2009://256791What a day: the Sony Walkman turns 30, and Microsoft Money goes away.
Microsoft will no longer offer the product for sale. It turns out they're better at operating...bankingbanking.guide@about.comWhat a day: the Sony Walkman turns 30, and Microsoft Money goes away.
Microsoft will no longer offer the product for sale. It turns out they're better at operating...Free Bill Pay Services2009-06-29T19:03:39Z2009-06-30T09:59:12Ztag:banking.about.com,2009://256786Are there any free bill pay services out there?
Paying bills online makes life easy. You don't have to write checks, get them into the mail, and sort through your...bankingbanking.guide@about.comAre there any free bill pay services out there?
Paying bills online makes life easy. You don't have to write checks, get them into the mail, and sort through your...Some Benefit From Reward Checking, Some Pay2009-06-29T18:23:38Z2009-06-29T18:23:38Ztag:banking.about.com,2009://256782Rewards checking accounts pay high interest rates on money in a checking account.
How do they do it? The bank requires you to jump through some hoops, with requirements such...bankingbanking.guide@about.comRewards checking accounts pay high interest rates on money in a checking account.
How do they do it? The bank requires you to jump through some hoops, with requirements such...A Virus at the ATM?2009-06-25T18:43:21Z2009-06-25T15:00:40Ztag:banking.about.com,2009://256775This is not about catching H1N1 from the person in front of you.
Some ATMs can be hacked and infected with a nasty program that doles out sensitive information. The...bankingbanking.guide@about.comThis is not about catching H1N1 from the person in front of you.
Some ATMs can be hacked and infected with a nasty program that doles out sensitive information. The...When Laziness Costs Money2009-06-24T16:45:34Z2009-06-23T20:59:18Ztag:banking.about.com,2009://256774Sometimes doing nothing is great. It's easy, and sometimes it makes financial sense.
Other times, laziness can cost you. For example, leaving money in low-yielding savings accounts (or accounts...bankingbanking.guide@about.comSometimes doing nothing is great. It's easy, and sometimes it makes financial sense.
Other times, laziness can cost you. For example, leaving money in low-yielding savings accounts (or accounts...Student Loan Help After July 1st2009-06-22T20:54:08Z2009-06-22T20:54:08Ztag:banking.about.com,2009://256773A new form of student loan help will soon be available to some borrowers.
The Income Based Repayment Plan is available after July 1st. As the name suggests, your loan...bankingbanking.guide@about.comA new form of student loan help will soon be available to some borrowers.
The Income Based Repayment Plan is available after July 1st. As the name suggests, your loan...HSBC Free Checking Changes2009-06-18T11:26:21Z2009-06-18T11:26:21Ztag:banking.about.com,2009://256772HSBC used to offer a nice free checking account. They've changed the policy, and the account is no longer available.
If you previously opened an HSBC free checking account, you...bankingbanking.guide@about.comHSBC used to offer a nice free checking account. They've changed the policy, and the account is no longer available.
If you previously opened an HSBC free checking account, you...Free Credit Reports - With Extra Fees2009-06-17T18:19:26Z2009-06-17T18:19:25Ztag:banking.about.com,2009://256771Most people know by now that you can order a free credit report each year from each consumer reporting agency.
However, the process can be confusing. As you access your...bankingbanking.guide@about.comMost people know by now that you can order a free credit report each year from each consumer reporting agency.
However, the process can be confusing. As you access your...Demystifying Mortgage Help2009-06-15T19:19:28Z2009-06-15T19:19:28Ztag:banking.about.com,2009://256770Since the financial crisis sent foreclosure rates skyrocketing, mortgage help has been a hot topic.
Some banks have taken it upon themselves to help borrowers - figuring it's better to modify...bankingbanking.guide@about.comSince the financial crisis sent foreclosure rates skyrocketing, mortgage help has been a hot topic.
Some banks have taken it upon themselves to help borrowers - figuring it's better to modify...