Bankrate.com (www.bankrate.com) offers individual investors information
and analysis on nearly every aspect of personal finance, from investing
strategies to car loan advice, credit card advice to home equity loans.
The site has an extensive commentary section for each category and a
unique rate finder that displays the most current interest rates on CDs,
mortgages, car loans, and more.
The site's home page has current financial news, rates, predictions,
commentaries, and answers to frequently asked questions on topics such as
home equity loans and cutting taxes. There is also a calculator function
on the site, broken down into nine sections including money management and
investing. Users can calculate savings and the length of time it will take
to realize specific investment goals.
The site also has an extensive advice and commentary section covering over
20 different topics ranging from CDs and IRAs, to taxes and small business
help. Clicking on a given topic gives you commentary, helpful definitions
and terms, and strategy tips.
One of the most interesting features of the Bankrate.com Web site is the
ability to look up interest rates on a wide array of items: credit cards,
car loans, CDs and mortgages. One can also search interest rates by
state--a useful option for new home equity loans, refinancing, mortgages,
and interest-based investments.
Other features include a chart section with graphical information on money
market accounts, home equity loans, personal loans, and CDs, in one-,
three-, and six-month periods. The site also provides free newsletters and
E-mail alerts covering most of its topics.
Access to Bankrate.com is free; click on the link below to view the site.
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