http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances Read the latest in personal finance advice and news from our experts on the Banks.com's Personal Finance Blog. Sat, 17 May 2008 08:38:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/14/bad-to-good-it-can-be-done/#comment-164 » Bad to Good: It Can Be Done Wed, 14 May 2008 18:36:05 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/14/bad-to-good-it-can-be-done/#comment-164 [...] Continual Vigilance wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptIf you have a low credit score, it may feel to you as though you’re stuck with this blemish forever.  Even if you have made the effort to bring all your accounts to current status and have done every single thing you can think of to improve your score it can still take quite a bit […] [...] […] Continual Vigilance wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptIf you have a low credit score, it may feel to you as though you’re stuck with this blemish forever.  Even if you have made the effort to bring all your accounts to current status and have done every single thing you can think of to improve your score it can still take quite a bit […] […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/13/checking-account-options/#comment-163 » Checking Account Options Tue, 13 May 2008 15:51:25 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/13/checking-account-options/#comment-163 [...] We tell business people online of creative things business people do to make big money wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptSome people don’t pay much attention to the details of their checking accounts.  They spend a lot of time laboring over which credit card to choose, what auto loan to apply for, and which investments to make, but the very core of your financial health - the account where your money comes in and goes […] [...] […] We tell business people online of creative things business people do to make big money wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptSome people don’t pay much attention to the details of their checking accounts.  They spend a lot of time laboring over which credit card to choose, what auto loan to apply for, and which investments to make, but the very core of your financial health - the account where your money comes in and goes […] […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/03/27/current-financial-crisis-will-lead-to-an-overhaul-of-the-banking-system/#comment-162 Checking Account Options - Personal Finance Advice Tue, 13 May 2008 15:39:18 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/03/27/current-financial-crisis-will-lead-to-an-overhaul-of-the-banking-system/#comment-162 [...] it comes to checking accounts.  You can choose an account at a bank, a credit union, or even at a financial institution that is Internet-based and you won’t ever be able to talk to a customer service representative [...] […] it comes to checking accounts.  You can choose an account at a bank, a credit union, or even at a financial institution that is Internet-based and you won’t ever be able to talk to a customer service representative […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/11/mom-knows-best/#comment-161 » Mom Knows Best? Sun, 11 May 2008 22:21:55 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/11/mom-knows-best/#comment-161 [...] BestForward.com wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWe learn a lot from our parents: what type of food to eat, how to behave in social settings, and what values are important are just a few of the things that we learn from our parents.  Sometimes parents don’t even realize what an impact they have on kids, but nonetheless, kids are always watching and always […] [...] […] BestForward.com wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWe learn a lot from our parents: what type of food to eat, how to behave in social settings, and what values are important are just a few of the things that we learn from our parents.  Sometimes parents don’t even realize what an impact they have on kids, but nonetheless, kids are always watching and always […] […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/08/get-it-in-writing/#comment-160 » Get it in Writing Fri, 09 May 2008 01:09:40 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/08/get-it-in-writing/#comment-160 [...] ABCP alumina getting antsy as notes. wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWhenever you’re dealing with any sort of financial transaction you need to be sure that you get the terms of the deal in writing.  If your loan officer guarantees you a certain interest rate, get it in writing.  If a collection agency accepts the terms of a balance settlement, get it in writing.  If you […] [...] […] ABCP alumina getting antsy as notes. wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWhenever you’re dealing with any sort of financial transaction you need to be sure that you get the terms of the deal in writing.  If your loan officer guarantees you a certain interest rate, get it in writing.  If a collection agency accepts the terms of a balance settlement, get it in writing.  If you […] […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/04/29/low-interest-rates-and-the-bigger-picture/#comment-159 Get it in Writing - Personal Finance Advice Fri, 09 May 2008 00:53:51 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/04/29/low-interest-rates-and-the-bigger-picture/#comment-159 [...] example, the representative you speak to at your bank might think that you qualify for a certain interest rate when in fact you qualify for a higher one, and unless someone contacts you to clear up the mistake [...] […] example, the representative you speak to at your bank might think that you qualify for a certain interest rate when in fact you qualify for a higher one, and unless someone contacts you to clear up the mistake […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/07/lending-this-time-its-personal/#comment-158 Lending News » Blog Archive » Lending: This Time it’s Personal Thu, 08 May 2008 03:11:51 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/07/lending-this-time-its-personal/#comment-158 [...] Brandon TNT (Total Nonstop Tyler) [...] […] Brandon TNT (Total Nonstop Tyler) […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/07/lending-this-time-its-personal/#comment-157 » Lending: This Time it’s Personal Thu, 08 May 2008 02:35:17 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/07/lending-this-time-its-personal/#comment-157 [...] ARTICLEEZEE.COM - FREE ARTICLES FOR BLOG / UPDATE EVERYDAY wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWhen you need a loan -whether it’s for a major purchase or because you have fallen behind financially and need to catch up - you might find yourself in the position of weighing the options between getting a loan through a financial institution or instead taking a friend or family member up on an offer for […] [...] […] ARTICLEEZEE.COM - FREE ARTICLES FOR BLOG / UPDATE EVERYDAY wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWhen you need a loan -whether it’s for a major purchase or because you have fallen behind financially and need to catch up - you might find yourself in the position of weighing the options between getting a loan through a financial institution or instead taking a friend or family member up on an offer for […] […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/06/when-frugality-doesnt-pay/#comment-156 » When Frugality Doesn’t Pay Wed, 07 May 2008 04:14:34 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/05/06/when-frugality-doesnt-pay/#comment-156 [...] Today Share Market Tips . in wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWhen Frugality Doesn’t Pay By Tamsen Butler May 6th, 2008 Posted in Saving Money Tips, Personal Finance You want to save money, but there are some things that you simply should not scrimp on.  It’s one thing to look for great deals, but it’s another thing entirely to pay so little for some things that you’re setting yourself up for a financial disaster. Make sure you’re sufficiently covered.  Paying less than you should for insurance - for example, homeowners insurance, car insurance, and m [...] […] Today Share Market Tips . in wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWhen Frugality Doesn’t Pay By Tamsen Butler May 6th, 2008 Posted in Saving Money Tips, Personal Finance You want to save money, but there are some things that you simply should not scrimp on.  It’s one thing to look for great deals, but it’s another thing entirely to pay so little for some things that you’re setting yourself up for a financial disaster. Make sure you’re sufficiently covered.  Paying less than you should for insurance - for example, homeowners insurance, car insurance, and m […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/04/29/low-interest-rates-and-the-bigger-picture/#comment-155 Interest Rates » Low Interest Rates and the Bigger Picture Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:11:54 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/finances/2008/04/29/low-interest-rates-and-the-bigger-picture/#comment-155 [...] Read the rest of this great post here [...] […] Read the rest of this great post here […]

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