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How does “Velocity Banking” actually work?

I’ve seen this mentioned a few times now in various financial articles, but it smells like some kind of “system” a gambling addict would come up with to “beat the house”. Doing a web search on it, I ...
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Can I use my lot as security on a credit line?

I purchased an empty lot next to my house. I'm very glad to have it, but I did naively think that perhaps that I could use this lot as something like a credit card. Using it as collateral for a ...
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For deposit insurance limits, are accounts cross-collateralized?

The FDIC deposit insurance limit is $250,000 per depositor. Let's say I have $350,000 in my savings account and a loan with an outstanding principal of $200,000. The accounts are with the same bank. ...
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Does it improve my credit if I pay my credit card bill off several times a month as I use it?

I have a secured credit card of $200, if I used 30% (about $60) in the first time and pay my credit card balance in full after one week, then spend another $60 and pay it after a week, and continue in ...
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Where can I borrow money for investing?

Where can I borrow money in the US if I have a good credit (730+)? I have heard community unions a good place to borrow money..but the lowest they could get is 12 percent. Can I borrow from a ...
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