The paying back student loan vs. investing/saving question - but with a bit of a twist [more inside]
posted by 1901gunner on Nov 22, 2009 - 10 answers

My googlefoo is failing me: Hasn't anyone written a program that helps you figure out the best strategy for playing the "rotate credit card balances from one card to the next to take advantage of low APR offers" game? [more inside]
posted by GenTso on Feb 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Under financial pressure. My house isn't selling. I want to avoid foreclosure and don't care about making a profit. It's the original mortgage; a 30-year fixed at 5.5% in good condition (attractive older house and well maintained) in a decent neighborhood (property values steady as those in more expensive neighborhoods fall). [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on Oct 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Investing 201: Given the economic news of late, If the value of my mutual funds drop and the interest rate of my debts go up would it be prudent to liquidate the mutual funds to pay off my debts or should I "stay the course" despite this? Financial details inside... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 29, 2008 - 8 answers

Finance wiz needed: Although interest rates do not exist in leases, customers constantly ask what is the interest rate for the lease. I have a question regrading how to calculate the implied interest rate in order to get the most favorable comparison. [more inside]
posted by thinktwice on Sep 8, 2008 - 9 answers

Personal Finance 101: Is it smart to pay off an auto loan at 10.25% interest with a credit card that has a 6% interest rate? [more inside]
posted by crunchtopmuffin on Aug 19, 2008 - 23 answers

If a family member is paying off my high-interest auto loan, will it help them if I refinance that loan in advance? [more inside]
posted by justonegirl on Aug 4, 2008 - 8 answers

Can you please help me understand my school loans? Boring numbers and interest rates within. [more inside]
posted by sharkfu on Jul 23, 2008 - 9 answers

I read in the Wall Street Journal this weekend that Iceland's Central Bank raised interest rates...to 13.75 percent! Can I move my money to Reykjavik? [more inside]
posted by tomwheeler on Nov 6, 2007 - 9 answers

FinanceFilter: can I make money off my low-interest loan? [more inside]
posted by masymas on Nov 17, 2005 - 5 answers

Can I renegotiate my variable rate mortgage? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Nov 2, 2005 - 20 answers

"The Fed chief also seemed to be practically guaranteeing higher interest rates, saying that investors who weren't hedged against a rise were "desirous of losing money."."

these questions have been asked before, but any further thoughts on a hedge for dollar positions and increasing interest rates?
posted by specialk420 on Nov 20, 2004 - 5 answers

What interest rate does the U.S. pay on the national debt, and is that number likely to change as the debt increases?
posted by gsteff on Nov 4, 2004 - 3 answers

Is it possible to get a lower interest rate on my student loans? I began paying off my loans in 1999. In mid-2001, I refinanced them through the government and got a slightly lower interest rate (5.7%). Since then, of course, interest rates have gone way down, but the government won't let me refinance more than once. Occasionally I get offers in the mail from companies offering student loan refinancing, but my instinct is not to trust them. Are there any advantages/disadvantages of refinancing through a private bank? Any other ideas?
posted by Tin Man on Jun 16, 2004 - 4 answers