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Questions for GOP candidates Updated: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 WASHINGTON — Wednesday's Republican "debate" in California will not resemble the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates, in which one candidate spoke for 60 minutes, the other responded for 90 minutes, and his opponent had 30 minutes for rebuttal. Still, today's debates can illuminate. So, some questions. For Mitt... Read More
How to evaluate investment risks Published: Tue, Apr 13, 2010 Q: I'm fed up with low interest rates that the banks are offering. Someone suggested I buy municipal bonds and get a return of at least 5 percent -- tax free! Should I do that? A: I'm sure you remember the Savage Truth that risk and reward are opposite sides of the coin. Whenever you earn higher interest rates,... Read More
Beware of Credit Card Changes Under New Law Published: Wed, Feb 10, 2010 If you've been living in a house of cards, read carefully. Just three weeks from now — on Feb. 22 — the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD Act) of 2009 goes into effect. Beware. Along with some new protections, the rules allow for more subtle and costly traps for unwary... Read More
When You Should Opt Out of a Credit Card Interest Rate Increase Published: Mon, Jan 11, 2010 Have you heard from your credit card company lately? Millions of cardholders have. Believe me; we're not talking about love letters. Credit card issuers are raising interest rates across the board. On everyone. It's likely you were given 30 days to decide whether to accept the increased rate. If you opt out, your... Read More
Importing Oil, Money Hurts U.S. Published: Sat, Nov 7, 2009 Q: What is your greatest concern for America's financial future? A: On a national basis, the two worries that rise to the top of my list (among many others) are the twin dangers of our growing dependence on imported oil and on imported money to fund government spending. Even worse, we import both from countries... Read More
Feds keep key interest rate unchanged Updated: Tue, Sep 16, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Reserve says strains in financial markets have "increased significantly" but it kept a key interest rate unchanged. The central bank said Tuesday it was keeping its target for the federal funds rate, the interest that banks charge on overnight loans, unchanged at 2... Read More
Bernanke urges more action to stem home foreclosure crisis Updated: Tue, May 6, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- A rising tide of late mortgage payments and home foreclosures poses considerable dangers to the national economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned anew Monday as he urged Congress to take additional steps to alleviate the problems. "High rates of delinquency and... Read More
Fed’s ‘pause’ gives public economic breathing room Published: Wed, Aug 9, 2006 NEW YORK - The Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise rates for the first time in two years should give both consumers and businesses some breathing room. While the Fed did not raise the nation’s benchmark interest rate from its current level of 5.25 percent, the central bank said in its policy statement... Read More
Rate rises to highest level in 5 years Updated: Fri, Jun 30, 2006 WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve on Thursday raised a key interest rate for the 17th consecutive time but signaled that any further rate hikes would depend on economic developments. The central bank boosted the federal funds rate, the interest that banks charge each other, by a quarter-point to 5.25 percent,... Read More
Fed’s softening prompts rally on Wall Street Updated: Fri, Jun 30, 2006 The Federal Reserve’s softening posture on continued rate hikes prompted a “relief rally” Thursday on Wall Street even as the Fed bumped its benchmark rate higher for the 17th consecutive time, an Oklahoma investment expert said. “They’re about wearing us out with these rate hikes,” said Jim... Read More
Industry is edgy as loan reps battle it out Rate increase raises stakes for brokers Refinancing generates new tactics by lendors Updated: Sat, Jun 17, 2006 CHICAGO - There was a period, not so long ago, when the mortgage-refinancing business was so boffo that loan originator Leigh Friedman didn't have time to return phone calls from prospective clients. Not anymore. "When somebody calls, you get back to them very quickly," said Friedman, a 10-year veteran who says... Read More
Industry is edgy as loan reps battle it out Rate increase raises stakes for loan originators Refinancing generates new tactics by lenders Updated: Sat, Jun 17, 2006 CHICAGO - There was a period, not so long ago, when the mortgage-refinancing business was so boffo that loan originator Leigh Friedman didn't have time to return phone calls from prospective clients. Not anymore. "When somebody calls, you get back to them very quickly," said Friedman, a 10-year veteran who says... Read More
Wall Street bell signals worst week Updated: Sat, Jun 10, 2006 NEW YORK - Wall Street finished its worst week of the year with a moderate decline Friday as persistent unease over inflation and interest rates kept investors nervous about buying. Stocks had appeared to steady themselves in morning trading Friday following several days of heavy losses. But a jump in import... Read More
Europe bank hikes key rate Updated: Fri, Jun 9, 2006 MADRID, Spain - The European Central Bank raised its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 2.75 percent Thursday in a move aimed at keeping inflation at bay and raised the lower end of its economic growth forecast for the 12 countries that use the euro. The rate hike had been widely expected, although... Read More
Wall Street ends mixed after plunge Updated: Fri, Jun 9, 2006 NEW YORK - Wall Street recovered from an earlier plunge to finish narrowly mixed Thursday as investors attempted to rally from a week of losses fueled by concerns that higher interest rates will strain the global economy. Persistent inflation and rate worries pushed stocks substantially lower during the session,... Read More
Equity loan price reduced Updated: Sat, Jul 7, 2001 Looking for a bargain? Think about a home equity loan. The price has just been reduced again, courtesy of the Federal Reserve. The Fed's latest quarter-point cut in short-term interest rates pushed the prime rate down to 6.75 percent, the lowest it has been since May 1994. Since the beginning of the year, the Fed... Read More
Adjustable mortgages get a boost from Fed Updated: Sat, Jun 2, 2001 WASHINGTON -- In the wake of the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate move, the mortgage market has an unlikely new wrinkle that you shouldn't ignore. For the first time in many months, some of the most attractive deals for home buyers and refinancers can be found in adjustable-rate loans rather than fixed-rate... Read More
Economic fears reach deaf ears Updated: Sun, Mar 18, 2001 If Americans made a desperate plea for help, would Washington respond? It looks as if the answer is "no." Americans, indeed, cried out desperately last week when they hammered the price of stocks to frightening lows. The nation's shareholders -- and that's most Americans, since most of us own 401(k)s, IRAs or... Read More
Softening market to buyers' advantage Updated: Sat, Mar 17, 2001 Last year was a great year for sellers. Low inventories coupled with strong demand drove home prices higher in many regions. Sellers called the shots as they turned equity into cash with relative ease. It was a tough year for buyers, however. Many were discouraged after making offers in vain on one house after... Read More
Greenspan and the Fed chomp at bits Updated: Sat, Mar 17, 2001 Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar -- all for a cut in interest rates, stand up and holler. Youngsters, ask your grandparents to explain that a "bit" is 121/2 cents, hence, two bits is a quarter, four bits a half-dollar and six bits three quarters. The Federal Reserve Board meets Tuesday. It will be big news... Read More
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