Topic: Greg Mcbride

Wachovia, Bank of America add fees

No more waived fees for using another bank's ATM. Higher monthly account charges. Fees for paper statements with images of canceled checks.....
Talk about taking advantage of those low low rates on the 30-year fixed! . I don't have it on my authority, but it is being reported widely and...

Most Homebuyers Have No Regrets

The Great Recession may have drained the equity from millions of homes, but when it comes to making what's often the greatest purchase of all, the...

Mortgage rates hitting record lows

For anyone under the age of 57, mortgage rates are at the lowest point ever in their lifetime. . . This fact isn't lost on a growing number of ...

Georgia banks' interest rates below average

The interest rates depositors earn from banks are at record lows, and Georgia banks' rates are lower than most, according to a national study.....

A Good Time to Lever Up?

Fading of inflation keeps rates low and makes it cheaper to buy a car or refinance a mortgageIt's a good time to buy a car, refinance a mortgage, hit the road or shop for clothes.Invest in a saving account? Forget ...
Your Money: I-bonds a convenient new option for tax refunds this year, though not for everyoneUncle Sam wants you — to save more.A new option added to tax forms this year allows you to designate part or all of your federal ...
Low rates make finding decent returns on your cash a challenge. Time to consider alternatives?Life without inflation is easier on consumers, taming prices on everything from food and lodging to clothing and heating fuel. It sure can make it tough to ...
As interest rates fall back near zero, there aren't many happy returnsThe U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money.Interest rates are sinking to near zero for the first ...