FDIC

Aug 27, 2009
Question: Is it possible to lose money in 2 FDIC insured accounts if you have less than $250,000 in each FDIC insured bank but greater than $250...

Closing credit card account

Aug 25, 2009
Question: I have a high interest credit card--24.9% with Bank of America, with a large balance $12,000. I am closing the account and Bank of...

A bond ladder

Aug 17, 2009
Question: Looking for safe place for investing which pays a higher yield than CD's. As a senior, in these uncertain times, I am a conservative...

Debit cards safe

Aug 14, 2009
Question: A year ago, I made the decision to use my debit card more and credit cards less. I currently have no debt - good feeling! I recently...

Automatic bill payment

Aug 13, 2009
Question: I understand that credit card companies take a dim view of certain credit-using behavior when deciding on your interest rate. For...

CDs

Jul 31, 2009
Question: I am a 33 year old unemployed librarian (laid-off from part-time professional position end of March 2009) full-time doctoral student. I...

Assume a mortgage

Jun 15, 2009
Question: I own a house in Tennessee. An investor offered to buy the house by keeping my mortgage in place in order to save him the cost of getting...

For public good, not for profit.

Fico score for free

Jun 4, 2009
Question: My credit union advertises a free service that provides members with their FICO score each month. Will signing up for this service...

Loan payment fees

Jun 3, 2009
Question: You mentioned on your May 22nd show that credit card companies will no longer be allowed to make people pay for phone and online payments...

Community bank

Apr 2, 2009
Question: I am trying to decide which lender to use to refinance my home mortgage. The small, neighborhood bank is offering the lowest rate with...