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Bank of America savings rates
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Chase savings rate
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Chase checking account offers
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CD early withdrawal: Washington, D.C.
Savers who dump low-yielding CDs before maturity may find the move costly, a Bankrate survey finds.
1 min read Feb 24, 2009
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CD early withdrawal: Philadelphia
Savers who dump low-yielding CDs before maturity may find the move costly, a Bankrate survey finds.
1 min read Feb 24, 2009
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Ignoring bank cutoff can be costly
Bank cutoff times determine when a transaction is official, so know your institution’s rules.
3 min read Feb 12, 2009
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Paying off debt won’t erase history
Paying off bad debt to a bank won’t remove the negative history from your ChexSystems report.
1 min read Feb 11, 2009
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Inherited bond may come with tax bill
A woman who inherited a Series HH bond from her aunt is likely to owe taxes on deferred interest.
2 min read Feb 06, 2009
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Rate best bets: Certificates of deposit
How were CD rates affected by the Federal Reserve meeting?
1 min read Jan 28, 2009
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How do I: Know if my bank is safe?
Bankrate’s Safe & Sound tool will help you find out if your bank is in trouble.
1 min read Jan 25, 2009
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New coin is ‘change’ we can believe in
A new coin featuring President William Henry Harrison offers hope to others who dream of numismatic immortality.
3 min read Jan 21, 2009
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Audio: Scammers hop on bank mergers
Phishing scams are taking advantage of bank mergers to dupe customers.
1 min read Jan 16, 2009
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Ask government about lost savings bond
Can’t find the U.S. savings bond you were issued? A note to the government should help set things straight.
1 min read Jan 15, 2009