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Archive for June, 2011

30 Jun 2011
Posted by Christian Bowles


After a pretty dry spell for credit card bonuses, Chase has working hard on coming up with great sign up bonuses on their credit cards. Here is another one I just found. When you open a new Chase Freedom Visa credit card, you can receive a $200 cash back once you open a new account. All you need to do is spend $500 within the first three months. This is an $50 improvement from their $150 bonuis that was out earlier.

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30 Jun 2011
Posted by Joseph Lowrie

Institution for Savings has more-than-worthy long-term CD rates for savers on Massachusetts’ north shore.

With a $500 minimum deposit, it’s paying:

  • 2.50% APY for 30- and 36-month CDs.
  • 2.75% APY for 48-month CDs.
  • 3.00% APY for 60-month CDs.

All top the best nationally available CD rates for their corresponding terms. (Ch

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29 Jun 2011
Posted by Christian Bowles

Quaint Oak Bank provides their best certificate of deposit rates which has a competitve short term and long term CDs. This money in the bank deal has the following current interest rates:

6 month       0.85% APY
12 month     1.15% APY
18 month     1.30% APY
24 month     1.45% APY
36 month     2.10% APY
48 month     2.40% APY
60 month     2.85% APY

You are required to deposit a minimum of $500 to open an account. You also need

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29 Jun 2011
Posted by Alexis Del Fabbro

The inflation is a constant pain for any country and like gold the value of inflation refuses to come down. It is ever increasing and pulling down the value of money to a great extent. When the members of Fed discuss on the topic of inflation the members give stress on the food and energy as causes of inflation. The main idea behind this is that the kind of fluctuation oil and gas prices go through, it makes the assessment of prices really difficult for the economists to calculate.

But if this is the reasoning of the inflation, then there is a shortcoming in the explanation.

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28 Jun 2011
Posted by Joseph Lowrie

Our CD Rates Leaderboard has been checked and updated for today. Our list of the best nationally available deals on the most popular certificates of deposit is ready and waiting for you. This afternoon we’ll have a post on a great local CD deal for Georgia savers.

28 Jun 2011
Posted by Joseph Lowrie

Savings accounts that really help your money grow can be hard to find these days, but The Sacramento Deposit Bank is offering an exceptional savings account with an interest rate of .50% APY.

You must maintain a minimum balance of $50 to avoid the monthly fee. Additionally, you may make six transfers from your account each four weeks or similar period (statement cycle). Interest is earned and paid to the account quarterly, and rates are subject to change according to market conditions.

The Sacramento Deposit Bank was founded in 1895 with the goal of providing the surrounding community the highest quality financial products and services possible.

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27 Jun 2011
Posted by Joseph Lowrie

The First National Bank of Sedan has a goal of assisting all members in meeting their financial goals. With a wide range of banking products and services, The First National Bank of Sedan boasts competitive interest rates that help members earn more. Today, The First National Bank of Sedan is offering a checking account rate of up to .50% APY.

Please contact The First National Bank of Sedan for checking account eligibility requirements like the minimum deposit and daily balance.

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27 Jun 2011
Posted by Christian Bowles

Many people are pessimistic about buying a new house this year because they are unsure of the volatility in the housing market.  Many experts have different opinions about buying a house this year, which has confused potential buyers about whether or not to purchase a house in upcoming months.  There are a number of reasons why a person would benefit from buying a new house this year and knowing what those benefits are in the current housing market will help you make an informed decision on whether or not you should be buying a house.

One important part of buying a house is the current interest rate that is being offered for mortgages in the region.  Interest rates for mortgages remain at a low level but they are beginning to slowly increase as mortgage lenders try to recoup some of the money lost in the housing bust.  People that decide to purchase a new house should try to lock in a low fixed interest rate that will last the life of the mortgage, which can potentially save thousands of dollars over the life of their mortgage and build equity in their house faster.  Locking in a low fixed interest rate when buying a new house will also make the monthly payments lower than what other people have to pay.

Another reason buying a house this year may be a good decision is that foreclosure rates and the level of unsold homes on the market in certain cities are at an all time high.  There are many homeowners that need to sell their property to avoid losing everything to foreclosure and these people are less likely to haggle over the price of the house because the only way to avoid foreclosure is to sell the house quickly.  If the person is not opposed to purchasing an older model house, there are some great deals to be found in numerous cities and suburban areas.

There are many houses on the market today, allowing people who are buying a house a great deal of choice in where they would like to live.  If the purchaser is willing to do some careful research, they should be able to find a house that meets their needs in a desirable neighborhood for a reasonable price.  Buying a house this year would be a great investment for those who are interested in taking advantage of the current situations in the housing market.