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Jumbo mortgage deadline looms

Some mortgage borrowers are about to get squeezed by the shrinking of something called the jumbo conforming limit.

Jumbo mortgage changes by county

The jumbo conforming loan limits changed for hundreds of counties. Did yours?

Interest Rate Roundup

Here are the latest interest rates and commentary on five common consumer banking products from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

Video: No-closing-cost mortgages

Offers of no-closing-cost mortgages are not always what they seem.

Rates fall for third week in a row

Mortgage rates fell for the third week in a row, as the economy settled uncomfortably into its recession.

Rate Trend Index -- Mortgages

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.

Target-date funds not a slam-dunk decision

Some that sport a 2010 date are aggressively positioned, and they've been hammered relentlessly by the market.

Claiming tax-exempt status

Even students and dependents are not exempt from income tax, says CPA George Saenz.

Stock swoon creates chance to 'buy low'

The stock market's recent struggles make now the perfect time to "buy low" and reap rewards later.

4 steps to boost car trade-in value

Getting a great deal on a trade-in comes down to preparation and a little persistence.



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