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An update on Ally Financial’s business

Monday, May 14th, 2012

At Ally Bank, we believe in being straightforward with our customers–and that includes keeping you up-to-date on events that relate to Ally.
Today, Residential Capital, LLC (ResCap) filed for Chapter 11 protection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. ResCap is a separate mortgage subsidiary of our parent company, Ally Financial. We want to reassure our customers that… read more

Mother’s Day Ideas: Ways to Show You Care

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and this year’s spending for the holiday is expected to hit $18.6 billion, according to both The Street and Yahoo!. They point to a figure in an annual Mother’s Day survey that states people will spend an average of $152.52 on their mom this year, an… read more

What You Should Know About Spending Abroad

Friday, May 11th, 2012

When it comes to spending money abroad, ignorance can be bliss. Unfortunately, it can also be expensive. That’s why you should be up on how much your trip will actually cost you, when it comes to financial fees and exchange rates.
As you budget your overseas vacation, keep the following in mind:
The exchange… read more

Increase Your Home Value With a Green Thumb

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

As you go about your spring planting and summer landscaping, you may think you’re merely making your property more attractive. But, you’re also making an investment by increasing the value of your home.
In fact, an attractive, well-maintained landscape can add as much as 10 percent to your home’s worth, according to HGTV.com. So… read more

Travel Insurance: How Much Do You Need?

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

As thoughts turn to summer vacation, you’re probably more concerned with where you’ll go than whether you’ll buy travel insurance.
And even if you are thinking about buying some kind of policy, you may only be aware of the types of travel insurance that covers a car rental or insures you if you… read more

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