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The Art of the Bank Wire
By: Brian O'Connell

Maybe the best - and fastest - way of getting funds into your bank account is through a wire transfer. It's secure, it's same day, and it's super-simple. So why don't more folks know hot to set up bank wire transfers? Read more»

What a Justice Sotomayor Would Mean to Wall Street
By: Brian O'Connell

Wall Street players and MainStreet-dwelling investors are wondering what the potential confirmation of President Obama's U.S. Supreme Court justice nominee, Sonia Sotomayor, means for their moneyhttp://www.bankingmyway.com/save/savings/10-commandments-personal-finance. One reason Sotomayor is being considered is her expertise in handling financial and economic cases. Read more»

Does Your 401(k) Need an Annuity?
By: Karen M. Kroll

If you’re like most workers today, you’re relying heavily on your 401(k) to help fund your retirement.That could present a problem. Read more»

Bankruptcy: When Is the Best Time to File?
By: BankingMyWay.com Staff

Determining when to file for bankruptcy is a highly personal and individual decision. A bankruptcy filing should always be considered the last resort, as it can leave an indelible mark on your credit report for 10 years or more. Read more»

Can You Get a Home Loan After a Bankruptcy?
By: Brian O'Connell

If you've suffered a bankruptcy, that doesn't necessarily mean you can't get a home loan. The key is having patience and doing the drudgework needed to get banks interested in lending to you again. Read more»

TARP Money: From Banks to You
By: Brian O'Connell

Big banks or small, U.S. financial institutions are using taxpayer-funded Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds in many ways, with mega-banks like Citi (Stock Quote: C) lending more money and smaller community banks using it to halt foreclosures or expand into geographically favorable markets. Read more»

Industry: U.S. Banks, Thrifts Lack Capital
By: Philip van Doorn

Eighty-two banks and seven thrifts across the U.S. failed to hold the amount of money required by regulators, according to a full set of preliminary regulatory data for banks and savings and loan associations as of March 31. Read more»

FDIC Cuts Bank Insurance Fees
By: Brian O'Connell

In a bow to struggling banks, the FDIC has agreed to slash its insurance reserves on banks, and that could open up the pipelines for more credit and lending. Read more»

5 Steps to Maximize Retirement Savings
By: Bob Feeman

First, the reality: There are no magic bullets that can restore your retirement account to where it was before the current economic crisis. "What it's worth now is what it's worth," says Harold Evensky, a certified financial planner and president of Evensky & Katz, a financial advisory firm in Coral Gables, Fla. "There's no guarantee you're going to bounce back." Read more»

Deals of the Week: May 28
By: Brian O'Connell

Here are the BankingMyWay.com "Deals Of the Week" for May 28.CDsWith certificate of deposit rates pretty much falling across the board this week, getting a good CD rate becomes even more of a priority, and thankfully, not much of an ordeal.BankingMyWay.com has uncovered some good deals that can get you into a higher CD rate category, as long as you follow the rules. Read more»

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