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Suggests that there are better alternatives to inflation-indexed savings bonds. I-bonds being close cousins to the EE savings bonds, with two major exceptions; The appeal of savings-bonds that earn even less than series EE; Best deals in credit cards; No-fee gold cards; Low loan rates around the United States.

Reports on how the United States Federal Reserve decision to raise federal funds, in 1999, will effect consumers. Increases seen in prime loan rates, adjustable-rate mortgages, and automobile loans; Possible decreases in fixed-rate mortgages; Higher yields for money-market funds.

Discusses the rise in mortgage rates that has taken place in the United States in March 1999. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage; The money that could be saved by taking a 15-year loan instead of a 30-year loan; What type of loan to consider if the house will be sold in a few years.

Presents information the lowest loan rates from cities across the United States as of December 11, 1998. Boston, Massachusetts; Charlotte, North Carolina; Saint Louis, Missouri; Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Lenders; Rates; Contact information; National averages for 30-year mortgages, one-year adjustable rate mortgages (ARM) and auto loans.

Presents information for the lowest loan rates available in the United States as of October 14, 1998 on a variety of loans. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Tampa, Florida; Omaha, Nebraska; Las Vegas, Nevada; San Diego, California; National averages.

Relates the difficulties facing home buyers trying to decide whether to lock in a mortgage interest rate for the 45 or 60 days it often takes to reach the closing. How mortgage buyers must contend with the daily fluctuation of interest rates.