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Which banks are in the most trouble now?

After Friday afternoon's news that IndyMac Bancorp was being taken over by the government and then reopened yesterday under the new name IndyMac Federal Bank, the worry on Wall Street and Main Street has grown...

18 comments    finance loans banks
Financial Crisis Recovery72

Financial Crisis Recovery - is it possible?

Strategies to solve cash flow problems Considering the Banking Crisis some would say:. Recovery Is Possible Only If Central Bank Bailouts Stop as the credit crisis has steadily worsened, US economic...

8 comments    finance credit financial
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I Just Won the Lottery!

A number of years ago I attended a math workshop where one of the presenters explained probability theory by demonstrating that the probability of winning the jackpot in the Arizona Lottery by purchasing a...

222 comments    finance scam banks
The debt pyramid becomes more top heavy79

Refinancing with poor credit - What about the Bank’s credit?

There is a lot of talk about credit scores, poor credit, bad credit, but when considering refinancing with poor credit no one ever seems to consider the bank;s credit rating.

6 comments    loan refinancing banks lending
FDIC to do Workouts for IndyMac Mortgages83

Loan Modification for IndyMac Mortgages?

A recent JP Morgan report clarified exactly what the FDIC meant by "principal forbearance." The FDIC approach is to arrive at a total HTI (housing-to-income) ratio of 38% for the mortgage holder of the...

2 comments    finance credit mortgage
Pulling for better rates79

How to Invest Wisely into Bank CDs

Before providing info on how to invest into CDs, maybe some quick explanations of a CD would be helpful. Bank CDs (certificates of deposit) are basically a loan you are making to the bank. Sounds a little...

3 comments    cds deposit fdic insurance
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Finding High Yield Savings Accounts

There's no reason to accept a smaller amount of interest from financial institutions or banks when with a little bit of shopping around online you can find great interest rates from a savings account, you can...

0 comments    savings interest banks
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Is your BANK FAILING?

Is your bank failing?  Even if it is, rest assured, everything is OK!  The worst that can happen, is you get a new sign on the building and a new debit/check card with a new bank name on it.  Even if...

0 comments    banks fdic beneficiary
Wall Street Investing77

Short Term Investing - Pros - Cons - Tips - Options

While most investment strategies focus on the long-term, there are valid reasons in times when short-term investing strategies make more sense. That could be used as a method for saving up for an impending...

0 comments    investment bonds cds
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What if Your Bank Fails? Facts about FDIC Insurance

Chances are you've seen the news footage of angry, frightened customers lined up for blocks outside California's IndyMac Bank to get at their money before, or just after, IndyMac's recent bankruptcy. The FDIC...

31 comments    finance money banking
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