Overdraft Fees A Windfall For Banks

With the recession in full swing, many banks have tried to squeeze every cent from their patrons.  By allowing people to exceed their balances and then charge them a substantial overdraft fee for each transaction, banks have implemented a scheme that has harmed many consumers.  Overdraft “protection” is really a racket that...

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iPhone Apps Coming To A Screen Near You

Sep 20, 09 iPhone Apps Coming To A Screen Near You

Posted by in News

Web 2.0 applications have begun to change the way people use the Internet.  Coupled with the revolutionary manner in which cell phone applications are making mobile devices more useful, even cable and satellite service providers are looking for ways to utilize this new technology. With the availability of open source codes,...

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How To Pick Stocks (Part 2): Assessing Value Cont.

Sep 19, 09 How To Pick Stocks (Part 2): Assessing Value Cont.

Posted by in Family Matters, Investing

There are other investment strategies that you can utilize in order to decide which stocks you should buy.  These strategies only provide a broad outline.  If you are a beginner to the stock market, you should definitely consult with a trusted broker or analyst in order to determine which strategies are best for your particular...

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Give Back

During difficult times people have a tendency to retreat from social and civic life.  This recession has greatly harmed our economic infrastructure and made it more difficult for us to achieve our financial goals.  However, there are those who have always been living at the margins of society. When recessions and depressions hit,...

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How to Deal with Time Gaps in Your Resume

Sep 17, 09 How to Deal with Time Gaps in Your Resume

Posted by in Jobs and Business

The “recession is likely over,” stated Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on September 15, 2009.  Well, tell that to the millions of people still unemployed from the fallout of the economy. You may have been unemployed for a couple of months, try 3 or 6 months.  Maybe even a year.  You may have even taken some...

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You Do Need Life Insurance

Sep 17, 09 You Do Need Life Insurance

Posted by in Family Matters

Insurance is a necessary.  Despite the unscrupulous way many insurance companies conduct their business, insurance protects people from a variety of unexpected events.  Life insurance is important. Not only does life insurance ease the transition of expected deaths, but it can also provide monetary compensation for those families...

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