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CD Rate Averages Continue to Slide Despite Economic Developments
The past few days have brought on a smattering of welcome news, not only for the US economy, but also for consumers and businesses which need good news the most.
Top Online Tax Return Software Programs for 2009
Tax season is fast approaching, and with all of the financial troubles of last year, your tax filings may be more confusing than usual.
Mark Your Calendars: Federal Banking Holiday Schedule for 2009-2010
Don't let the holiday season find you unexpectedly locked out of your bank this year.
California Ups Its Withholding Tax Rate
For many people living in California it must be very hard to get by, considering that the state has one of the highest foreclosure percentages
Should You Really Cut Up That Credit Card?
We have found that many big lenders, facing rising defaults and new regulation that would hurt profit, have started introducing ways to offset loss of revenue from consumers.
A Much Needed Break: Senate Extends Lifeline for the Jobless, Tax Credit for Home Buyers
Three million jobs for fifteen million unemployed? Realizing just how bleak the employment prospects are for the more than fifteen million jobless individuals with 7,000 more added everyday
Goldman Sachs and Warren Buffet Partner Up in Bid for Fannie Mae Tax Credits
If you think you have a lot of taxes to pay this year, think of how much money giants like Goldman Sachs and Berkshire Hathaway have to shovel out this November in federal taxes.
Five Reasons Why the Recession May Not Have Been So Bad
They say the recession is coming to an end, and its about time. Chances are that not one individual or household can say that they will be able to get out of this recession completely unscathed.
The FDIC Recognizes the Value of Prudent Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Workouts
To meet their business needs, it is necessary for financial institutions to make credit risk level classifications (loan grading) in order to perform effective risk management and to meet their legal obligations.
FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair Lectures on the The Financial Crisis at Kansas State University
Chairman Bair made remarks on the financial crisis in a speech to students at Kansas State University
