Archive for Banking
Finding the Lowest Mortgage Interest Rates
Posted by: | CommentsRefinancing a mortgage or getting a new mortgage isn’t necessarily just about finding the lowest interest rate. But, you definitely want to know what interest rates are in general when shopping around for a mortgage. That way, you know who is way out of the ballpark, and who is worth looking into a little bit further. One of the best tools around for information on current interest rates... Read more→
Here Comes Your Annual Privacy Notice
Posted by: | CommentsThe much ballyhooed law passed a few years ago that was supposed to address all the privacy concerns out there regarding banks, brokerages, utilities, mortgage companies, and other companies that you do business with requires that all companies send you a privacy notice at least once per year. In that privacy notice you mush be given the right to opt out of certain kinds of information sharing... Read more→
Good Enough Checking From Your Bank or Brokerage
Posted by: | CommentsI was going through my stack of mail to look at (separate from the stack that has things that actually need taken care of) and came across an offer for Fidelity’s mySmart Cash Account. Intrigued, I decided to take a look at the Fidelity checking account that they were so proud of that they included a glossy little flier to advertise it. The result? What the—? Regular Bank Checking Sucks... Read more→
How To – Refinancing a Home Mortgage Steps and Tips
Posted by: | CommentsWhen considering refinancing your home mortgage, the first step is to get all of the details on what you have now. Sure, you have vague numbers in your head, but that won’t help you answer all of the loan application questions, or make a real hard-numbers based calculation about the value of refinancing. What exactly do you need to know before you dive into looking for low interest rates and... Read more→
