Socially Responsible Investing

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Banking Flubs - And Recoveries!

This may not be news to you, but banks make mistakes. It can be frustrating, spill into other parts of your life, and drain time away from more important things. However, ...
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"Instant Refund" = Loan

As you do your taxes, you may run across the opportunity to get your tax refund instantly.  How does that work?  Is the IRS processing returns and sending money more ...
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Why Don't Checks Clear Instantly?

When you deposit a check, it may be a few days or weeks before you can use the money.  In the electronic age, that seems slow. Checks are a method of ...
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Regulators Debate Limiting Card Fees

Lawmakers are now hesitant to move forward with proposed limits on debit card swipe fees.  When you buy something on plastic (whether it's a debit card or credit card), merchants ...
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Is a Fixed Rate Mortgage Always Best?

After the mortgage meltdown, everybody went back to basics.  For mortgages, that means plain-vanilla 30 year fixed rate mortgages.  No adjustments, no options -- just a flat monthly payment. Exotic loans ...
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