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Shop For a Personal Loan With a Low Credit Score

You still can snag a personal loan when your credit score stinks. Here’s how.

Here’s how easy financial conditions are in credit, according to Deutsche Bank

Lending standards in the U.S. are the easiest ever for companies, with real yields in corporate credit markets falling to their lowest level, according to a research note from Deutsche Bank.

When It Comes to Getting PPP Loans, Small Banks Work Better than Big Banks

Paycheck Protection Program support was easier to get in states where small banks had more of the market. Keep this in mind as we head toward a second round.

Ten tips for pawn shop consumers

If you're considering a loan from a pawn shop, the Better Business Bureau has the following tips:Do your research. Do some online research to see what others have said about working with area pawn shops. Then, choose a reputable shop and broker you feel

Savings Tips for Children

April 24th is National Teach Children to Save Day. We have employees going to local schools to teach children the importance of saving. Anytime is the right time to begin teaching children about mo…

15 Ways Supermarkets Trick You Into Spending More Money

Here's What You Need to Look For to Make Sure You're Not Being Scammed at the ATM

The bank's failure to comply is a defense to foreclosure!

Do you have a HUD or FHA Insured Mortgage? Take a look at your monthly mortgage payment. If you see a line every month that says, “FHA”, that means that every single month, you are making an insurance policy premium payment for FHA insurance. What does that insurance provide? It provides that banks MUST work …

How Do United Nations Sanctions Work? And Are They Effective?

The U.S. is one of several countries that typically backs U.N. sanctions -?but do those sanctions actually work?

Two Foolish Things You Can Do

Luke 12:13-21We live in a crazy world. The Associated Press carried a story about a woman who tried to hold up a bank. Her weapon? A device that she said controlled a bomb in her car. Brandish...

Don’t Let the Wrong State Get Between You and Your Assets

Where couples start “living apart together,” for instance, can make a big difference if they divorce. State laws can also affect trusts and other financial transactions.

Answers to your condo and HOA questions

Who should pay to replace the windows of a condominium, the unit owner or the association? What can associations do to protect themselves against owner who don't pay maintenance fees but still pay the bank? We have the answers.

80,000 reasons to support the food bank

Supporting your local food bank couldn’t be easier

Zoomers on campus: Where I choose to bank

With many Zoomers in college and new to the banking industry, there is much to learn about what credit unions can do to improve their banking experience. Credit unions can attract more Zoomers by highlighting and discussing what they value in terms of personalized experiences, customer service, and rewards. This is critical, as Zoomers are […]

How Deutsche Bank cleared out MDs, relied more on VPs

Banks to offer fee-free accounts for the poor, elderly

COMMERCIAL and state-owned banks are joining forces to offer to fee-free basic bank accounts for holders of state welfare cards and senior citizens as part of a drive for sustainable banking being promoted by the Bank of Thailand (BOT).

Don't Break the Bank

You can enjoy nutritious foods without breaking the bank.