Wednesday Oct 14, 2009
Two people joining together in holy matrimony may or may not want to combine their accounts for many reasons. Working through those reasons is crucial to the relationship and their future together. Here's some key considerations.
Friday Sep 11, 2009
Credit unions are competing for your dollars, too, and often they are more flexible in their responses to their members’ needs. Here are a few cutting-edge credit unions products and services that are worth checking out.
Monday Aug 31, 2009
See if your bank is among those changing the requirements for no-fee checking accounts.
Monday Jul 27, 2009
Bank statements differ depending on the kind of account you have as well as your bank’s norms. But there are some basic aspects you need to keep an eye on, while peering through your monthly bank statements.
Thursday May 21, 2009
A recent bill extends the FDIC-insurance limit to $250,000 until the end of 2013. But why not make it permanent?
Thursday May 7, 2009
Most personal finance experts recommend saving 3-6 months salary in liquid form for use only in emergencies. Should you have a bigger emergency fund during a recession?
Monday Apr 13, 2009
Checking account fraud is a plausible threat for any consumer with a checking account. Don't fall victim to any of the oldest tricks in the (check)book! Learn how to keep your checking info safe from thieves.
Friday Mar 27, 2009
The author of BankVibe takes a look at some of the highest-yielding FDIC-insured accounts on the market: Rewards Checking. These accounts, offered by community banks and credit unions, offer rich yields on checking accounts if you jump through some hoops.
Friday Mar 6, 2009
FiLife Editor at Large Dave Kansas answers five questions about the financial crisis and the safety of your money.
Thursday Mar 5, 2009
FiLife Editor at Large Dave Kansas considers the consequences of a teetering Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Year Fixed | 4.62%  |
4.67% |
| 30 Year Fixed | 5.15% | 5.15% |
| 1 Year ARM | 3.48% |
3.51% |
| 5/1 Year ARM | 3.62% |
3.68% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Line of Credit | 4.89%  |
4.88% |
| 10 Year Loan | 7.47% | 7.47% |
| 15 Year Loan | 7.61% |
7.60% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Checking | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Money Market/Savings | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| 12 Month CD | 1.13%  |
1.15% |
| 60 Month IRA CD | 2.40% |
2.41% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Back Cards | 12.66% |
12.68% |
| No Annual Fee Cards | 12.08% |
11.97% |
| Reward Cards | 12.75% |
12.61% |
| Small Business Cards | 11.01% |
10.94% |
| Student Cards | 13.77% |
13.49% |
| Platinum Cards | 12.26% |
12.11% |
This was helpful. My father has always said the success of my parents' marriage was due to their keeping separate accounts. My fiance and I have a joint account at the same bank we have our individual accounts, but we just use to to pass money back and forth when we pay bills. I pay the bills, mostly, and my fiance gives me his share once a month.