Feb
07
Put the checkbook down and step away from that Excel sheet. If getting a handle on your finances is one of your 2012 resolutions, you’re in luck. A host of new financial services and applications, many taking advantage of mobile capabilities and social media trends, will make financial management the easiest thing you do this …
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Jan
28
SAN FRANCISCO–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–The Board of Directors of the Charles Schwab Corporation has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per common share. the dividend is payable February 24, 2012 to stockholders of record February 10, 2012. About Charles Schwab the Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) is a leading provider of financial services, with …
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Jan
14
Suze Orman today announced her new Approved Card, because in her words (and inflection), “You. can. always. Bank. on. me.” The card is the latest in a long line of prepaid cards, a relatively new financial instrument that functions basically like a checkless checking account, needn’t be marketed by a bank, offers tremendous value to …
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Dec
11
Between student loans, credit card payments and day-to-day expenses, the thought of saving for a house may feel like the thought of climbing Mount Everest. While a mortgage will help you finance the purchase, you will still need to pay 10 to 20% of the house’s price for a down payment. it may seem impossible right …
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Nov
04
Lots of people are mad at the big banks these days and looking for alternatives. A few months ago, I wrote about the “swipe fee” legislation and predicted higher banking fees as a result. Sure enough, Bank of America has made headlines for introducing a $5 monthly fee for using your debit card. they got …
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