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As expected at today’s Fed meeting, the FOMC kept the same Fed Funds Target Rate in a range of 0% to .25%.  The Prime Rate remains at 3.25%

See:
http://www.moneycafe.com/library/fedfundsrate.htm
http://www.moneycafe.com/library/primerate.htm

The Federal Reserve’s rate setting group, the Federal Open Market Committe (FOMC), finalizes its regularly scheduled meeting today.  They are expected to hold rates steady.  There is virtually no room to move rates to the downside.  On the flip side, they have no motivation at this time to raise rates since the economy continues to shrink.

See:
http://www.moneycafe.com/library/fedfundsrate.htm
http://www.moneycafe.com/library/primerate.htm

Quicken has extended their discount program until May 31st.  Their discount program can save you from $20 to $50 on popular Quicken products and includes free shipping.

If you are looking for a cash advance or payday loan, CashNetUSA is offering 20% off its loan fees.  To save 20% off all of your loan fees at CashNetUSA! Use coupon code CJCASH.

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http://www.moneycafe.com/personal/featured/consumerloans.htm

This is a look at some of the best interest rates for deposits and loans from national banks and lenders.  (Surveyed Monday afternoon.)

Rates are APY (Annual Percentage Yield)
Assumption: $10,000 deposit

Rates are APR (Annual Percentage Rate)
Assumptions when available:  $320,000 conforming loan,
20% down, excellent credit, documented income,
priced with approximately 1 point loan cost (+/- .25 point)
California property  (Rates Survey between Friday and Monday)