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Remember when Uncle Billy in It's a Wonderful Life loses the bank deposit, and George's troubles ensue (and a holiday classic is born)? Or when Loretta Castorini in Moonstruck forgets a bank deposit as part of a series of comedic misunderstandings? Bank deposit bloopers happen in real-life as...

When you're looking for a home equity loan, a major part of the process comes down to getting the best equity loan rate. Successfully getting the lowest equity loan rate can save you thousands of dollars. Here are the top 10 tips for making sure you get the best equity loan rate available to you,...

Even if you can't get a free lunch, free checking accounts seem to offer everything but. Banks and credit unions are freely offering their free checking account customers free checks (naturally), free ATM and/or debit cards, free e-statements, free online access, free unlimited check writing and...

With a little research, you can find the best savings account to make your money grow as safely and quickly as possible. What are the characteristics of the best savings accounts on the market today? Competitive interest rates. The best savings accounts usually pay a slightly higher interest rate...

Imagine a world where you don't have to write or mail a check, handle paper money or swipe your credit card -- all you have to do is enter some information into a Web site to make a financial transaction. That's the world of electronic payments, and if you haven't discovered the convenience of...

With all the checking accounts available, how can you figure out what will work best for you? Consider these tips from Bankrate.com: Figure out what you need. If all you need from a bank checking account is simple checking, ATM or debit card access and bill pay, you can probably just get a free...

Want to join a business organization, but don't know where to start? Maybe it's been a while since you ventured out of your social networking cave and met up with real humans. Not to worry -- our tips for understanding business organizations will take you from shy to savvy. Chamber of Commerce....

This isn't your father's banker. Your father's banker was probably human. Today, you can get online loans without ever stepping into a bank -- actually, without even leaving your home. But that facelessness can be either convenient or dangerous. You need to be cautious when shopping for online...

Credit cards offering 0% interest are as common today as ever, but realistically, it's getting harder for you to snag 0% credit cards. That's because pending credit card reform has major credit card lenders increasing APRs and looking only for applicants with excellent credit. Most 0% credit...

Finding it hard to resist mortgage interest rates below 5%? You're not alone if you want a home loan refinance. Here are the top 10 tips to making sure your home loan refinance experience goes smoothly. Home Loan Refinance Tip #1: Figure out how much equity you have. Get your property's value...