Wells Fargo Jumps on the Overdraft Elimination Bandwagon
Not to be outdone by its competitors, Bank of America and Chase, who amended their overdraft policies Tuesday, Wells Fargo announced today that it too, will make changes to the unpopular service.
Get $50 Checking Bonus from Wells Fargo
Open a new Wells Fargo checking account by August 15, 2009 (Tomorrow!!) and get a $50 bonus. You can also choose from a variety of products and services customized just for you to get waived fees, exclusive discounts, and bonus interest rates.
Banks Not Giving Enough Mortgage Help To Troubled Homeowners
The US Treasury recently released its first data report showing how loan service providers have been helping beleaguered homeowners – and the numbers don't add up too well.
Results of the Stress Test Leaks Out
The announcement of the result of the bank stress test has been delayed. Originally set to be released on May 4, the results will now be released on May 7th 5PM. The market is rife with speculations and rumors about which banks passed the test and which banks “failed” it. Among the banks that reportedly need more capital include Citigroup (C), Bank of America (BAC), Wells Fargo (WFC), Regions Financial (RF), and SunTrust (ST). These leaks are not really surprising since it is difficult to test 19 of the nation’s biggest bank and keep the results secret.
Wells Fargo Launches Online Statements Sweepstakes
Wells Fargo is giving customers more reasons to go green. By switching to online only statements, you are automatically entered in the Online Statements Sweepstakes where you get a chance to win $10,000, plus another $10,000 donated in your name to any of the three environmental non-profit organizations youchoose: The Nature Conservancy, Earthwatch Institute, or The Trust for Public Land.
Banks Are Catching the Twitter Bug
Sure, you've heard about Twitter. You've most likely heard about famous celebrities all a-twittering, blogs and websites having their own Twitter following, and you're probably a big fan of Twitter yourself. Practically everyone has jumped on the bandwagon of this year's social networking phenomenon called Twitter. But…banks on Twitter?
Survey Says: Customers Happy with Online Banking
It appears that despite mortgage troubles and skyrocketing credit card rates, surprisingly enough, customers are not totally immune to the so-called "charms" of the banking industry. The banks' most potent weapon? Online banking.
Obama Looks to Get Rid of “Fine Print” in Credit Cards
In response to consumers' growing frustration over skyrocketing credit card interest rates and hidden fees, Pres. Barack Obama vowed that he would come up with a credit card law that would protect consumers from the fine print that have become a source of anxiety and anger of credit card users.
Better-than-Expected Q1 Results: Chase Profits $2.14B, Citigroup Posts Lowest Loss Since 2007
In what is turning out to be a surprising yet extremely welcome trend in the banking industry, two of the country's biggest banks which have recently released their first quarter results, have also performed better than financial experts' expectations.
A Roundup of the Top Bank Rates for the Week: Plus Other Banking Services Worth Checking Out
With investment rates seemingly headed for rock-bottom, it's always good to know that there are still banks out there that offer rates much higher than the going national average.
Here's the latest recap of the best account alternatives this week based primarily on interest rates and minimum balances that should be deposited or maintained.
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
