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CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 2010-- The NBA Finals are in full swing and the Boston Celtics took a 3-2 lead in the series Sunday night with their Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. If your finances were an NBA team, how would they fare in the competition? Would you sweep debt swiftly and quickly or would you draw it out to a full 7-game series? Here are some tips from Informa Research Services, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: INF), to make sure your personal finances are a winning team (http://www.freerateupdate.com/mortgage-rates): Apply a Full Court Press Put pressure across all your accounts and make sure you're getting the best possible rates. Whether it's your checking, savings, money market, credit card, or mortgage, use online rate tables to check and see how competitive your rates are. Online resources such as MonitorBankRates.com and FreeRateUpdate.com populate easy-to-read rates tables with current information from various financial institutions. Pick & Roll Many people use promotional rates to get the most out of their savings efforts. This is a great idea, however, when the promotional period has ended, it is important to not forget about your accounts. Instead, search current rates online and roll your funds over to another promotional rate or any high yield savings product that fits your needs. Gain Home Court Advantage If you are a homeowner, reexamine your home loan. Depending on your current financing, this may be a great time to refinance your mortgage. With rates lingering around historic lows, it is possible you could save hundreds on your monthly payments and thousands over the term of your loan. To find the best deal, search local mortgage rates online. Follow Informa Research Services on Twitter (@InformaResearch). Become a fan of Informa Research Services on Facebook Permission is granted to reprint this release in part or in its entirety as long as source credit is properly listed. About Informa Research Services, Inc. (www.informars.com) Since 1983, Informa Research Services, Inc., has provided the financial industry's most extensive array of market research, mystery shop, and decision-support information. CONTACT: Informa Research Services, Inc. James Royal Phone: 818-880-8877 Fax: 818-880-2069 SOURCE: Informa Research Services, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2010 (END) Dow Jones Newswires June 15, 2010 09:17 ET (13:17 GMT)