Greg McBride
Greg McBride
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Conspicuous in their absence from the Best Deals are the largest institutions, with large branch and ATM networks and extensive regional footprints. Not so among the 20 Worst Deals. Better-than-average yields and low minimum balance requirements on accounts offered by smaller local or regional thrifts are common trademarks of those making the Best Deals list.
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When you are looking to trim your debt portfolio in a falling rate environment, you keep your maturities shorter.
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Make sure you're in your home long enough to recoup those costs.
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The prime rate moves in concert with the Fed's interest rate moves. The average rate for a home equity line of credit has increased from 4.7 percent in June 2004 to 5.9 percent as of last week.
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The prime rate moves in concert with the Fed's interest rate moves, ... The average rate for a home equity line of credit has increased from 4.7 percent in June 2004 to 5.9 percent as of last week.
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Pay your bills on time, and pay your debt down over time. Together, those factors account for 65 percent of your credit score.
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That could really crimp consumer spending and hold back economic growth.
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For the rest of the card-carrying public, they can expect another quarter-point increase to follow this.
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Go armed to the dealership with your own financing lined up at a bank or credit union,
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The prospect of future rate hikes will push yields on CDs even higher, making them even more attractive.
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Not knowing where your money is going is a huge obstacle in achieving financial independence. The first step toward saving is to set some limits on your spending.
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It's really a wise strategy to do that -- to throw whatever you can at the balance.
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It's ratcheting up a quarter point -- every time the Fed raises rates.
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The beginning of the year is an opportune time to look at all aspects of your finances. Part of that is getting better organized for 2006.