Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

Friday, August 26, 2011 2:06 pm
By Mitch Strohm · Bankrate.com

The 60-month auto loan rates in Alexandria, VA, are at an average of 5.47 percent, making it a good time for those in the market. Even though rates are low, it’s important to budget before looking for a loan – you don’t want to get stuck with a payment that’s more than you can afford.

Thursday, June 30, 2011 12:57 pm
By Clare Mallen · Bankrate.com

Early retirement planning in Alexandria, VA, is an essential step in securing your future and there are many tools available to help. Money market accounts offer a safe and easy way to invest for your retirement, and we provide the best money market rates in your Virginia neighborhood. Put your retirement planning in place with the

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 1:02 pm
By Mitch Strohm · Bankrate.com

A money market account is a good place to keep long-term savings, especially since it offers a better rate than other interest-bearing savings accounts. If you’re looking for money market accounts in Alexandria, VA, our rates survey can help. Insured by the FDIC up to $250,000 per depositor, money market accounts are a useful place

Wednesday, June 08, 2011 1:11 pm
By Clare Mallen · Bankrate.com

Having trouble paying your mortgage and contemplating a refinance in Alexandria, VA? Refinancing can be tricky so utilize calculators, tools and guides to help guide you in all aspects of refinancing. Trying to gauge how long will it take to break even on a mortgage refinance? We provide a mortgage break-even refinance calculator to guide your

Monday, April 11, 2011 2:21 pm
By Clare Mallen · Bankrate.com

Searching for the tools to help you refinance in Alexandria, VA? Allow us to assist in your decision; we make the refinance process easier with our tools and calculators. Refinancing rates can change throughout the day and week, but our easy rates search function allows you to check local refinancing rates in Alexandria and throughout Virginia.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 1:34 pm
By Mitch Strohm · Bankrate.com

Auto loan rates in Alexandria, VA, continue to head south, making it a great time for those in the market. Some lenders are still advertising higher rates, but many institutions are posting better-than-average auto loans. If you’re planning to take a big family trip, it’s vital to have a reliable car. Use Bankrate to find an

Sunday, February 20, 2011 12:47 pm
By Mitch Strohm · Bankrate.com

High-interest CD rates may be hard to locate, but it’s still possible to find a sufficient yield. Average yields have crept up a bit this week and many institutions are offering better-than-average rates to attract deposits. If you’re looking for CD rates Alexandria, VA, Bankrate.com can help. Due to federal intervention, rates may be slipping lower,

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 4:13 pm
By Michael D'Elicio · Bankrate.com

Housing sales increased more than forecast for June 2010, due in great part to historically low mortgage rates. Mortgage rates in Alexandria, VA are no exception. Presently, mortgage rates have stabilized; however, they can fluctuate throughout the day and week. Bankrate.com allows to you to check local mortgage rates in Alexandria, VA, and throughout the