EXTENSION CONNECTIONS: Credit history and successful saving

It is important to understand your credit history and how this could affect saving success. All Americans need to have savings of some type. Having a savings account allows you to pay for emergencies, gives you financial freedom, and can help you...

Are low interest rates causing low savings rates?

A recent study found that nearly half of American workers are not contributing to any form of retirement plan. Is that as self-destructive as it seems -- or simply rational behavior? You could

Saving for college not top priority

Visions of your child donning cap and gown at a college commencement ceremony may inspire you to start a savings account right away. But your child's college fund isn't the most pressing financial priority, say the experts.

Paying down debt vs. saving: how to decide

To get the most out of any extra money, compare how much you could pull in by saving it against how much interest you're paying out on your loans

Oriental Bank cuts lending rates for home, car loans

Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) on Tuesday slashed interest rate on home and car loans by up to 1.5 per cent. Besides, the bank has also announced loyalty benefit of 0.25 per cent on the card rate for existing customers with satisfactory track record.