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Banking
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...