Archive for the ‘Banking’ Category

Sunday February 28, 2010 15:10

Dumping low-interest CDs

Posted by Alex as Banking

CDs really don't earn as much nowadays. Interest rates on deposits down so you can't expect as much return . But in my opinion, they're still great ways to earn a small sum on money that you might just have sitting in a regular savings account. My rule...

Sunday December 13, 2009 20:09

FDIC: 133 failed banks so far

Posted by Alex as Banking, Insurance

Another set of regional banks in three US states joined the still-growing number of failed banks, says the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp bringing the year's total tally to 133. Republic Federal Bank in Florida, SolutionsBank in Kansas, and Valley...

Wednesday December 2, 2009 18:29

Bank of America to repay TARP bail-out

Posted by Alex as Banking

Is it a sign of things turning around or is it just a way for Corporate America to free themselves from government restrictions? Bank of America is set to repay the $45 billion it owes taxpayers - bail-out money that it received from the US government...

Wednesday November 25, 2009 04:54

How to wire money

Posted by Alex as Banking

Need to send some cash to someone in another state? You can do this by wiring money through your bank. Make sure you have the following information: name of the recipient recipient's bank and account number recipient's American Banking...

Sunday November 22, 2009 17:19

How to write a check

Posted by Alex as Banking

Congratulations on your new checkbook if this is your first time getting one. Here are some stuff you need to remember when finally writing and signing a check: Write the date on the date line. You may use whatever format you like as long as it is...

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