After the emotional fuss on the Federal Reserve’s tapering of mortgage-backed securities purchasing a few weeks ago, the hot air is coming out of the balloon. Mortgage rates continue a slow but steady drop this week from their highs of … Continue Reading

Have you ever heard of the Institution for Savings? Don’t feel bad if the answer is “no,” most people haven’t. However, the Institution is a bona fide savings institution that offers certificates of deposit, many times at rates higher than … Continue Reading

Savers are facing a lot of frustrations right now, stemming from the current low-rate environment. While there’s really no such thing as a truly “high yield” CD right now, it’s still possible to squeeze the best possible yield out of … Continue Reading

On the week of deals, Stanford Federal Credit Union knocks the ball out of the park on competitive auto loan borrowing. The Credit Union is currently offering a deep, discounted rate of 1.49 percent on all new and used vehicle … Continue Reading

Unless you’re one of the rare birds who has the discipline to save up the funds to purchase your new car outright, taking on a car loan is something we all have to confront several times throughout our lives. As … Continue Reading

When most people get started with investing, it’s rare that they jump right to trading individual stocks. After all, dealing in this type of equity successful – meaning, you don’t lose your hard-earned cash – requires a level of expertise … Continue Reading

Rates continue to meander between 4.5 and 4.75 percent when it comes to the 30-year mortgage rate bellwether average. Much of the minimal movement has been due to a waiting period generally anticipating new comments from the Federal Reserve, particularly … Continue Reading