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When people talk about the American dream -- buying a home, going to college, starting a business -- banks are usually somewhere in the background. But what if, instead of making your dream come true, your bank relationship actually costs you money?

Picking a bank is a lot like selecting a new paint color for your kitchen. You're going to see a lot of it, and while you can always change your mind if you don't like the one you've chosen, it's a hassle. We asked the experts for advice on how to choose the one best suited to your needs.

As 2010 winds to a close, New Year Resolutions are on our minds and as always, getting out of credit card debt remains a big goal for many of our readers. There are many ways to cut credit card debt, but one of our favorite ways is to get a lower interest rate and a fixed repayment term with a...

Finding the best rate on a car loan has always been a time consuming task. While it was easy to see the super-prime rate of 0.0% at dealers and a range of rates on bank and credit union websites, finding your rate took more work. More specifically, it took filling out an application at several...

If you're tired of reading about the right way to go through the home buying process and being bombarded with flashing "click here for the best rates" ads then you should check out Information Edge. This new website from FoolProof, which makes excellent personal finance learning programs for...

In an op-ed piece (subscription required) in the Wall Street Journal, Virginia governor Tim Kaine explains a new loan program being offered to state employees: the Virginia State Employee Loan Program, "a unique partnership between the Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund and the Virginia Credit...

When Intuit, the makers of popular personal finance software Quicken, purchased Mint.com for $170 million, users of both services expressed concerns about the future of their favorite financial tool. After it became clear that both Mint and Quicken Online would remain free, the only real question...

Do you find yourself a bit disgusted by the amount you spend on ATM fees every month? I know I can't stand to pay $2-$3 just to get to my money, but I'm a huge cheapskate. I'll assume you're as upset by wasting even $10 a month, $120 a year, to withdraw money for expenses that can only be paid in...

Finding a lender with a soul can be difficult, but finding a student loan lender with a soul is damn near impossible, which is why when I first heard of TuitionU I was a bit skeptical. The service, which helps students bridge the gap between federal student aid and the cost of higher education,...

In the world of online personal finance services, each site performs the standard tracking and reporting features respectably, but it's the execution and additional features that make a service standout. For Yodlee, which powers Mint.com and 32 of the top 50 banks, its strengths are the number of...