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Amid Rock-Bottom Rates, 3 CD Deals That Pay
By: Brian O'Connell

NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- The Federal Reserve has pretty much guaranteed that interest rates will remain low for the foreseeable future, probably for another two years, which is bad news for anyone using certificates of deposit as a savings vehicle or an investment strategy. Read more»

How the National Debt Could Hurt Your Wallet
By: Brian O'Connell

NEW YORK (MainStreet) – With the national debt now exceeding a staggering $15 trillion, bank savers have every right to wonder, “How is this going to impact me?” The answer: In ways that you may never have imagined. Read more»

3 Consequences of Fed Plan for Interest Rate Transparency
By: Brian O'Connell

NEW YORK (MainStreet) – The Federal Reserve is going to get more specific about economic forecasting, and will offer more clues on when and how much it will move interest rates. This will likely cause initial confusion among bank savers, but should ultimately reduce uncertainty for those looking for credit. Read more»

3 Ways New Bank Regulations Would Affect You
By: Brian O'Connell

NEW YORK (BankingMyWay) — Call it an insurance policy against the kinds of financial troubles banks are having in the eurozone these days. Read more»

New Service Lets Small Businesses Bypass Big Bank Fees
By: Brian O'Connell

NEW YORK (BankingMyWay) — Retailers aren’t too fond of debit and credit card transactions. After all, each time you use plastic to make a purchase, they must pay an interchange fee to banks and credit card companies. Read more»

Did Deregulation Contribute to Today's Bankruptcies?
By: Brian O'Connell

NEW YORK (BankingMyWay) — There is some upbeat news on the bankruptcy front: The American Bankruptcy Institute reports that U.S. Read more»

Rethink Retirement Plans for New 401(k) Laws
By: Jeff Brown

NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Last week the Internal Revenue Service raised the annual contribution limits for IRAs, 401(k)s and similar retirement plans in 2012. That means that now might be a good opportunity to build your holdings of cash to spend in retirement. Read more»

New Online Bank Targets Dissatisfied Consumers
By: Brian O'Connell

NEW YORK (MainStreet) — When it comes to online banking, the philosophy of bigger banks has often been to bundle in some online banking services with their existing bricks-and-mortar branches and leave it at that. Read more»

How to Make the Most of Your College Savings
By: Jeff Brown

NEW YORK (MainStreet) – Most parents try to set something aside for college costs, but although many put a lot of thought into just how to invest this money, many overlook an equally important question: when to shift out of growth-oriented investments like stocks and into bank savings or other cash vehicl Read more»

Unemployed Struggle Whether They Rent or Own
By: Brian O'Connell

NEW YORK (BankingMyWay) — More Americans are struggling to make ends meet, as many either can’t find work or the work they can find doesn’t provide enough income to pay the bills. Read more»

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