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Low Interest Rates Shadowy Future of the Banks

Interest rates have been one of the major factors behind the out of proportion growth of banks. Since the recession hit in late 2008, things have never been the same again. A lot of measures ranging f Continue reading

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RBA increases interest rate by 0.25%

The level has risen for the first time since May.The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has upped the interest rate by 0.25 per cent for the first time since May.The cash level now stands at 4.75 per cen Continue reading

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RBA leaves interest rate unchanged

The official cash rate has been left unchanged by the Reserve Bank of Australia.The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the official interest rate unchanged at 4.5 per cent.This is good news for those Continue reading

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HOW BANK INTEREST RATES CAN BE ENHANCED

It is understandable why bank accounts have an allure for retirees, especially in times of financial turmoil. The plight of retired Americans who depend on income from CD’s is a matter of great concer Continue reading

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The Mortgage Interest Deduction Probably Isn’t Going Anywhere

Every so often, I happen across an article about eliminating the mortgage tax deduction.  The frequency of these articles has increased rapidly as those with little understanding of economics or histo Continue reading

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Interest Rate Shopping? How to choose a lender

 Whenever I speak with a new client, I try to always ask them what is important to them in choosing a mortgage lender to work with. 10 times out of 10, they say the lowest interest rate and the lowest Continue reading

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