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How to do credit card balance transfer

Article: Moving credit card debt to a low-interest card can be a smart financial move -- if you do it right.

How do I: Find the best car loan rate?

Article: A step-by-step guide to finding the best car loan rate.

How do I ... Consolidate my student loans?

Article: Consolidating your student loans can halt the barrage of bills after graduation.

How do I: Decide if a lower rate is worth more points?

Article: Follow these tips to determine if it's worth paying points to get a lower rate.

How do I: Find a college scholarship?

Article: Scholarships are one of the best ways to take some of the cost out of ever-rising tuition.

How do I: Improve my credit score?

Article: When you think of the phrase "credit score," you're probably thinking of a number between 350 and 850.

How do I: Get my credit report?

Article: You should review your report at least once a year to be sure it's accurate and to check for identity fraud.

How do I ... Choose a home equity loan or a HELOC?

Article: Step by step guide to choosing between a home equity loan or a HELOC.

How do I: Open a 529?

Article: A step-by-step guide to opening a 529 college savings account.

How do I: Get health insurance?

Article: Here's a guide to obtaining private health insurance if you are self-employed.

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Overnight Averages

Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
30 yr fixed mtg	3.89%		3.87%
15 yr fixed mtg	3.21%		3.18%
5/1 ARM	2.87%		2.85%

View rates in your area:

Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
$30K HELOC	4.66%		4.71%
$30K home equity loan	5.97%		6.00%
$50K HELOC	4.28%		4.32%

View rates in your area:

Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
48 month used car loan	4.29%		4.25%
48 month new car loan	3.62%		3.64%
36 month used car loan	4.47%		4.89%

View rates in your area:

Product	Yield	+/-	Last week
6 month CD	0.47%		0.48%
1 yr CD	0.75%		0.76%
5 yr CD	1.54%		1.57%

Compare rates:

Product	Rate
Balance Transfer Cards	16.14%
Cash Back Cards	16.40%
Low Interest Cards	10.78%

Compare rates:

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