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Bankrate.com: Today's new storiesNew Fed rules tighten mortgage practices
The federal government finally bans stated-income loans and issues other rules aimed to stem the red tide of subprime mortgages.
The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 6 basis points, to 6.42 percent, according to the Bankrate.com national survey of large lenders.
What does homeowners insurance cover?
The difference between cash value and replacement value could empty your wallet.
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages -- a vital tool if you're about to buy a home.
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Possible to insure $1 million in CDs
You can have more than $100,000 in insured deposits with one financial institution, says Dr. Don Taylor.
Claiming injured spouse on your tax return won't prevent the IRS from collecting what it can, says CPA George Saenz.
Reporting your retirement plan rollover
When you changed jobs, you took your company retirement plan with you. We explain how to report it to the IRS.
Extreme savers share their secrets
There are savers, and then there are uber savers -- people who really take it seriously.
8 tips to protect your personal information
Keeping crooks in the dark about your birth date, account numbers and mother's maiden name is essential.
