It’s not every day that I find a bank account offering more than 2% APY, but as of October 30, 2009, I’ve discovered one thanks to a reader. “Ski Naut” contacted me yesterday to ask about SFGI Direct’s offer of 2.25% APY. I had not heard of the bank, so I looked into it. SFGI Direct ...

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Some high-level policymakers say large financial firms pose too much danger to the financial system and to taxpayers. Others argue they provide benefits that need to be preserved.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Limit Size So Banks Aren't Too Big To Fail?...

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First known resignation from Afghan War Mathew Hoh, a 36 year old in the employ of the State Department in the Foreign Service, has resigned his from his position, working as a diplomat in Afghanistan, resigned earlier this month citing a complete loss of justification of the continuing war in Afghanistan.  He is the first person ...

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I can't stand debt, and one of my missions in life is keeping people from borrowing beyond their means. Read more about Students wisely turn from private loans...

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Consumers are increasingly turning away from traditional bank accounts and credit cards in favor of a different form of plastic: prepaid cards. Read more about Loaded propositions...

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