July, 2009
EverBank Money Market Account Review
A few weeks ago, I noted the interest rates offered by EverBank and decided to open the “Yield Pledge Money Market Account” to take advantage of the generous “bonus” interest offered in the first three months of holding an account. The account opening process, beginning on July 8 and culminating late last night, July 23, ...
$1 Trillion: What Does It Look Like?
The budget deficit and the financial bailout each are expected to be in the trillion-dollar range. Linda Wertheimer talks to Planet Money's David Kestenbaum about understanding just how much a trillion dollars really is.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Credit Card Issuers Making Life Tough For Consumers
Whether due to the economy or the impending regulation enacted within the Credit CARD Act of 2009, credit card companies are taking the opportunity to raise interest rates and minimum payments. This is perhaps an unintended consequence of increasing regulation. These changes affect consumers with manageable debt, but others who are trying to get out ...
