About Banking / Loans2008-08-14T18:28:40ZGet the latest headlines from the About.com Banking / Loans GuideSite.tag:banking.about.com,2008://WordPressCopyright (c) 2008, About.comWhat is a Deficiency Judgment?2008-08-19T13:50:22Z2008-08-19T13:50:22Ztag:banking.about.com,2008://256584We've talked about how some people are just walking away from mortgages due to low home values and tough economic times. However, it's not always simple or painless.
If your...bankingbanking.guide@about.comWe've talked about how some people are just walking away from mortgages due to low home values and tough economic times. However, it's not always simple or painless.
If your...FDIC Coverage Above $100,0002008-08-14T18:28:40Z2008-08-15T08:26:25Ztag:banking.about.com,2008://256583By now, most people have been reminded that FDIC insurance only covers up to $100,000 per depositor. Recent bank failures and long lines at IndyMac thrust the topic into...bankingbanking.guide@about.comBy now, most people have been reminded that FDIC insurance only covers up to $100,000 per depositor. Recent bank failures and long lines at IndyMac thrust the topic into...How Much Emergency Cash Should You Have?2008-08-14T18:14:47Z2008-08-14T18:14:47Ztag:banking.about.com,2008://256582Consumerism Commentary recently discussed how you can determine right size for your emergency fund. Things like job stability and lifestyle are important, but most people don't give their emergency...bankingbanking.guide@about.comConsumerism Commentary recently discussed how you can determine right size for your emergency fund. Things like job stability and lifestyle are important, but most people don't give their emergency...Why are Bank Failures Announced on Fridays?2008-08-12T15:03:13Z2008-08-12T15:03:13Ztag:banking.about.com,2008://256581Bank failures have been in the headlines lately. They seem to always come on Fridays. Why is that? It gives the FDIC time to open for business...bankingbanking.guide@about.comBank failures have been in the headlines lately. They seem to always come on Fridays. Why is that? It gives the FDIC time to open for business...Debit vs Credit2008-08-06T15:28:06Z2008-08-06T15:28:06Ztag:banking.about.com,2008://256580When you use plastic, you've got to choose between debit or credit. Which is best? Like all things in life, the debit vs. credit decision involves tradeoffs. Learn about the...bankingbanking.guide@about.comWhen you use plastic, you've got to choose between debit or credit. Which is best? Like all things in life, the debit vs. credit decision involves tradeoffs. Learn about the...Credit Crunch: Watch Your Loans2008-08-05T21:28:05Z2008-08-05T21:28:05Ztag:banking.about.com,2008://256579Times are tough for banks, and they're tough for consumers. As if you didn't have anything else to worry about, you need to keep an eye on your loans...bankingbanking.guide@about.comTimes are tough for banks, and they're tough for consumers. As if you didn't have anything else to worry about, you need to keep an eye on your loans...Wamu Pays 3.75%, Proceed With Caution2008-08-01T17:53:55Z2008-08-01T17:53:55Ztag:banking.about.com,2008://256578Washington Mutual raised the rate on their online savings account this week to 3.75% APY. This is a very competitive rate, but you should be careful.
Some believe that Washington...bankingbanking.guide@about.comWashington Mutual raised the rate on their online savings account this week to 3.75% APY. This is a very competitive rate, but you should be careful.
Some believe that Washington...Foreclosure and Taxes2008-07-31T11:24:04Z2008-07-31T11:24:04Ztag:banking.about.com,2008://256577The housing crisis and tough economic times are marked by record foreclosures. For some, foreclosure seems like a way to put problems behind them and move on to a...bankingbanking.guide@about.comThe housing crisis and tough economic times are marked by record foreclosures. For some, foreclosure seems like a way to put problems behind them and move on to a...First National Bank of Arizona Fails Quietly2008-07-28T12:29:02Z2008-07-28T12:29:02Ztag:banking.about.com,2008://256576First National Bank of Arizona was taken over by regulators over the weekend, but the event was much less eventful than the IndyMac Bank failure. Customers sound indifferent based...bankingbanking.guide@about.comFirst National Bank of Arizona was taken over by regulators over the weekend, but the event was much less eventful than the IndyMac Bank failure. Customers sound indifferent based...Audio: What's a Bank Run?2008-07-25T10:21:33Z2008-07-25T10:21:33Ztag:banking.about.com,2008://256575IndyMac's quick demise is partly blamed on a bank run that quickly drained assets and destabilized the bank. Customers believed that there was a problem, and they helped make...bankingbanking.guide@about.comIndyMac's quick demise is partly blamed on a bank run that quickly drained assets and destabilized the bank. Customers believed that there was a problem, and they helped make...