Archive for the 'Mortage-related' Category

Overdraft protection comes under scrutiny

Sunday, December 17th, 2006

Overdraft protection programs that save many people from the embarrassment of bouncing a check — but which often carry heavy charges — may soon come under regulatory scrutiny.

5 types of overdraft programs

Sunday, December 17th, 2006

The FDIC is proposing a study of the following overdraft protection programs being offered by various financial institutions.

Quitclaim won’t cut it for home buyout

Saturday, December 16th, 2006

Simply relinquishing your claim to ownership does not remove the ongoing financial responsibilities, says Real Estate Adviser Steve McLinden.

Home equity poll

Friday, December 15th, 2006

If you have a HELOC, how have rising interest rates affected you?

Car-sharing picks up speed

Friday, December 15th, 2006

Car-sharing allows urbanites to have a car without the hassle — and expense — of owning one.

10 tax changes you need to know

Friday, December 15th, 2006

The recently passed pension bill has tax provisions to help, and hinder, retirement savers, charitable givers and college payers.

Interest Rate Roundup

Friday, December 15th, 2006

Here’s a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

Holiday tipping etiquette

Friday, December 15th, 2006

The who, how and why for tipping during this festive time of year

Taxing required minimum distributions

Friday, December 15th, 2006

By having taxes withheld when you take your RMDs, you avoid the need to make quarterly estimated tax payments, says CPA George Saenz.

Sorry, that oral agreement is enforceable

Friday, December 15th, 2006

No matter how much it hurts to owe $25,000 to an ex-boyfriend, the terms of the loan’s verbal agreement are enforceable if it meets three tests, says the Debt Adviser.