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How to Protect Your Money in a Bank Failure

March 21, 2023
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Two large banks in the United States, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, have recently failed. Most people are aware of it, and it has left many people wondering if their money is safe in a bank. Besides the bank failures, other economic conditions have added to the confusion causing people to wonder how to…

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Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Mar. 20)

March 20, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery rose 90 cents to $67.64 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for May delivery rose 82 cents to $73.79 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for April delivery rose 4 cents to $2.54 a gallon. April heating oil rose 1 cent to $2.69 a gallon. April natural gas fell 12 cents…

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Raising Your Credit Score Can Save Thousands on a Mortgage

March 20, 2023
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Before you buy a home and get a mortgage, there are ways to ensure you get a better deal from a lender. The difference can save you many thousands of dollars throughout your mortgage. Taking time to raise your credit score beforehand can enable you to get the better terms you want. The Savings Potential…

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Are Series EE Bonds Worth a Look?

March 18, 2023
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By Lisa Gerstner From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Since high inflation took hold in the United States, Series I savings bonds—which offer an inflation-linked interest rate—have enjoyed a moment in the sun. I bonds purchased from November 2022 through April 2023 offer a lofty composite yield of 6.89 percent. The Series EE savings bond is the…

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Bank Failures Lead to Lower Mortgage Rates

March 18, 2023
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The first good news for potential homebuyers has come out recently with a drop in mortgage rates. Rates had been at a high of over 7 percent, but due to the news of two bank failures, they dropped toward a 6 percent level. The collapse of both Silicon Valley Bank and the Signature Bank seems…

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Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Mar. 17)

March 17, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery fell $1.61 to $66.74 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for May delivery fell $1.73 to $72.97 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for April delivery was unchanged at $2.50 a gallon. April heating oil rose 4 cents to $2.68 a gallon. April natural gas fell 17 cents to $2.34 per…

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Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Mar. 16)

March 16, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery rose 74 cents to $68.35 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for May delivery rose $1.01 to $74.70 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for April delivery rose 6 cents to $2.50 a gallon. April heating oil rose 4 cents to $2.64 a gallon. April natural gas rose 7 cents to…

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Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Mar. 15)

March 15, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery fell $3.72 to $67.61 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for May delivery fell $3.76 to $73.69 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for April delivery fell 11 cents to $2.44 a gallon. April heating oil fell 11 cents to $2.60 a gallon. April natural gas fell 13 cents to $2.44…

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Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Mar. 14)

March 14, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery fell $3.47 to $71.33 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for May delivery fell $3.32 to $77.45 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for April delivery fell 4 cents to $2.55 a gallon. April heating oil fell 5 cents to $2.71 a gallon. April natural gas fell 4 cents to $2.57…

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Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Mar. 13)

March 13, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery fell $1.88 to $74.80 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for May delivery fell $2.01 to $80.77 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for April delivery fell 6 cents to $2.59 a gallon. April heating oil fell 1 cent to $2.76 a gallon. April natural gas rose 18 cents to $2.61…

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