Banks Look To Target Baby Boomer Generation
As the baby boomer generation prepares for retirement, the issue of how they will continue to generate income is definitely a concern.
Last Chance for Alliance Bank Quick Spin Instant Win Game
To promote their online bill pay feature, Alliance Bank is offering a chance to win up to $3,000 instantly with its Quick Spin Instant Win Game.
Mortgage Rates Are on the Rise, But What About CD Rates?
For the third straight week, interest rates for 30-year home loans rose to 5.03%, up from 5.00% only a week before, according to mortgage firm Freddie Mac. Despite this development, mortgage rates are still attractive enough for potential home buyers or those looking for a refinance to take notice.
Umbrella Bank Posts Highest 12-month CD Rate
Yesterday, October 29th, Umbrella Bank increased their 12 month CD by 0.04% putting it in the number one spot in our rate tables with a 2.10% APY.
Bank of America Helps 125,000 Homeowners With “Making Home Affordable” Loan Modifications
Starting November 1st, Bank of America's will have surpassed its goal of providing 125,000 trial loan modifications through the government's Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP).
What Is Overdraft Protection and How Does It Work?
With all the fuss that's been going on about overdraft fees and how banks have been making significant income from them, one can't help but wonder if there are other ways to avoid these costs
A Few Strategies for Avoiding Foreclosure
2009 has been one of the most difficult years for householders in the United States.
Online vs. Branch Based Banking: The Debate Continues with New Study by Mintel Comperemedia
We have published a few articles now citing a certain American Banking Association (ABA) survey which shows that online banking has surpassed traditional, branch based banking in consumer preference (you can read one of those articles here).
Treasury Secretary Geithner Expects More TARP Repayments Coming
As far as the federal government is concerned, propping up the country's big banks deemed "too big to fail" during the height of the financial crisis was a step in the right direction, one that has averted a more severe economic disaster
Credit Card Rewards Are Not So Rewarding Now
As with everything else that banks are offering as of late, it all boils down to, well... the bottom line.
Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Battle Independent Brokerages For Wealthy Investors
U.S. Bank Acquires FBOP Corporation’s 9 Failed Banking Subsidiaries
Assessing the Impact of the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program
FDIC Chairman Shelia Bair on The State of American Banking – Summary and Analysis
Citibank Credit Card Interest Skyrockets In Anticipation of Federal Regulation
Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida Fails, Becomes 123 Bank to Close in 2009
ING Direct Black Friday Special: Save ‘Til You Drop
Savers Left With Fewer Options as Hudson City Savings Lowers Top CD Rates
Wells Fargo Settles $1.4 Billion Lawsuit Regarding Auction-Rate Securities
‘Too Big To Fail’ Firms May Be Broken Down To Smaller Size
