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5 types of credit unions worth joining

Article: Not all credit unions are alike. For your money, one of these institutions might be a good fit.

6 cheap, effective home security solutions

Article: Don't spend a ton protecting your home. Outside and in, these frugal fixes keep your house safe.

Study: Happy kids get better jobs as adults

Article: It doesn't pay to be a sourpuss. Happy adolescents grow up to earn more money.

5 tips to sell your home this spring

Article: If you live in a seller's market, make the most of it. Follow these home-selling guidelines.

Refi reverse mortgage, keep wife in house

Article: Think you are stuck with a reverse mortgage? Don't worry -- you have an option to refinance.

Don't pay unnecessary dealer fees

Article: Car dealers may try to sneak fees past you. Question these if they appear on your invoice.

Penalty on withdrawals from Roth IRA?

Article: Whether you pay a penalty on Roth IRA withdrawals depends on a few factors.

Get max Social Security and retire in 2015

Article: Don't retire too early and miss out on your maximum in Social Security benefit pay.

5 best used cars for senior citizens

Article: Can't afford to buy a new car in retirement? One of these used cars might fit into your budget.

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Overnight Averages

Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
30 yr fixed mtg	3.60%		3.52%
15 yr fixed mtg	2.74%		2.71%
5/1 ARM	2.54%		2.57%

View rates in your area:

Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
$30K HELOC	4.99%		5.00%
$30K home equity loan	6.19%		6.21%
$50K HELOC	4.56%		4.58%

View rates in your area:

Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
48 month used car loan	2.93%		3.10%
48 month new car loan	2.45%		2.45%
36 month used car loan	2.88%		2.93%

View rates in your area:

Product	Yield	+/-	Last week
6 month CD	0.41%		0.43%
1 yr CD	0.62%		0.63%
5 yr CD	1.22%		1.24%

Compare rates:

Product	Rate
Balance Transfer Cards	15.92%
Cash Back Cards	16.34%
Low Interest Cards	11.01%

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