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From Main Street to Wall Street, everyone's feeling the squeeze of the credit crunch in the aftermath of the mortgage crisis. But don't hide your money under the mattress just yet! Here, eHow's money experts reveal secrets to financial fitness.
Fiscal fitness is vital at any time, but especially during periods of sluggish economic growth and inflation. It requires willpower and discipline, but as long as you are Read More
Knowing your financial situation by assessing your assets and liabilities helps to determine your future financial strategies, obligations and goals. Determine this Read More
The recent failure of IndyMac has shed new light on the need to make sure all of your deposits are FDIC insured. Here are some tips on how to best do that. Read More
When a consumer looks to open a checking account, they don’t always think to look into the bank’s history. When that some consumer decides to open a savings account with a Read More
Did the televised lines of bank depositors trying to withdraw their money when the IndyMac bank failed, make you worry about the safety of your hard earned savings and Read More
In spring, 2008, the Bush Administration directed the Federal Reserve to underwrite $30 billion dollars of shaky loans held by an investment bank, so that it would not Read More
In this dwindling economy you need to protect your money. Simply putting your money in a bank is not enough. You must make sure that your deposits are insured. Read More
Choosing a bank can be a complicated process. You want to a select a trustworthy bank that will provide you with excellent customer service. Developing a good partnership Read More
Major blackouts, such as the New York City blackout of 2003, can pose a special threat to banks and other financial institutions. Here are some tips to help you protect Read More
FDIC is an acronym for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which is an independent agency of the United States government. When using an FDIC insured bank or Read More
Performing a risk assessment is one of the most important steps in the risk management process. It is a method of identifying and managing threats that may negatively Read More
Some people have been living a little beyond their means because the credit markets a few years ago were relatively easy to penetrate. Easy credit was at our disposal. Read More
When you're running a business, you should plan appropriately to make sure your business grows and maintains without facing a cash crunch. Devote some time each week to Read More
Your credit score is your financial lifeline. When that lifeline is broken or damaged, you are in trouble. Poor credit affects your ability to rent, purchase a home, buy a Read More
Careful money management is essential when controlling your personal finances. Use the tips below to prevent a cash crunch. Read More
Americans have shopped through good and bad times. In every quarter except one since 1981, consumer spending has risen over previous years, adjusted for inflation. Easy Read More
It's time to batten down the hatches. Consider this the year that you not only survive but you save more money than ever. This is the year you learn to save. Read More
Consumers react to a recession in different ways depending on their level of job security. Established professionals in growth industries can afford to use credit cards for Read More
A recession is when the nation experiences 6 months of negative gross domestic product growth (GDP). GDP is the sum total of all goods and services produced in a specified Read More
A recession is declared after the economy has experienced three consecutive quarters with a reduction in gross domestic product, or GDP. Reduced GDP usually means your Read More
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