Business and Finance world…

Lender takes tough stand on lease

September 15th, 2008 piotr zukowski

A lender’s inflexibility regarding a lease surprises Bankrate car columnist Terry Jackson.

Car dealer advertising often slippery

September 15th, 2008 piotr zukowski

Few things in life are as shifty as car dealer advertising, says Bankrate car columnist Terry Jackson.

Wait to graduate before buying car

September 15th, 2008 piotr zukowski

A student should wait for graduation before buying a new car, says Bankrate car columnist Terry Jackson.

7 brainless borrowing behaviors

September 15th, 2008 piotr zukowski

Some loans are bad by design. But other loans can turn into bad deals if consumers follow these strategies.

Refi boom might not follow bailout

September 15th, 2008 piotr zukowski

A dramatic drop in mortgage rates has motivated some homeowners to wonder if they should refinance. A better question might be: Are they able to refinance?

Mortgage rates drop big time

September 15th, 2008 piotr zukowski

Mortgage rates plummeted this week after the federal government took over mortgage financing giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

Rate Trend Index — Mortgages

September 15th, 2008 piotr zukowski

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.

Interest Rate Roundup

September 15th, 2008 piotr zukowski

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.

Statement of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

September 15th, 2008 piotr zukowski

Senior representatives of major financial institutions are meeting at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Friday evening to discuss recent market conditions. Also participating in the meeting are Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr., U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox, and Federal Reserve Bank of New York President Timothy F. Geithner.

eLink 34/08

September 15th, 2008 piotr zukowski

Bulletin to inform tax practitioners of the most recent updates to ato.gov.au including a lead article titled ‘Tax practitioner webcast - Compliance program 2008-09′. Issued on 4 September 2008.