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Bankrate.com: Today's new storiesCar buyer's market still has problems
Things will be good for car buyers in 2009 but not all will be perfect. Here's how to take advantage.
Once a foreclosure becomes final, the financial and emotional upheaval is far from over. Here's how to cope.
Same-sex couples denied property tax perks
The federal government's stance on same-sex marriages leaves couples without preferential property tax treatment.
Mortgage rates fall for third week in a row
Fixed mortgage rates fell for a third week in a row as oil prices dropped.
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.
Germany has a tax treaty with the U.S., which will help employees avoid double taxation, says CPA George Saenz.
Claim about Patriot Act, lender is myth
The Patriot Act doesn't require banks to make hard inquiries on depositor accounts, says Dr. Don Taylor.
Adjustable rate mortgages, ARMs, still a good choice for buyers in certain situations.
Property taxes trip up naive homeowners
Property taxes can add up to a hefty amount for homebuyers. It pays to know how they are calculated, and what to do to prepare for them.
