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Details of Wells Fargo's New Way2Save - How It Compares to Wachovia's Way2Save and a High-Yield Savings Account
Submitted by ktexas  (bankdeals.blogspot.com)

Wells Fargo announced on its blog the new Way2Save program which is now available in Minnesota and Washington State. Other states will eventually be converted to this new Way2Save. Unfortunately,...

Article | Oct 10, 2009 | Views: 131 | Comments: 0 
Tags: savings, wells fargo, banks, checking account, wachovia, savings account, bank bonuses, save, way

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Banco Santander Brazil IPO Raises over $8 Billion
Submitted by soczie  (www.nytimes.com)

It is extraordinary to see anyone doing a public offering so soon after the meltdown, much less a bank. This shows quite vividly how remarkable the recovery has been. But, if you look beneath the...

Article | Oct 7, 2009 | Views: 110 | Comments: 0 
Tags: brazil, ipo, banks, bank stocks, banco santander, banco santander brazil

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The return of the financial dividends
Submitted by sagitarius84  (www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com)

The financial crisis lead to dividend cuts amongst several prominent dividend payers such as Bank of America (BAC), US Bancorp (USB) and BB&T Corp. (BBT). Over the past few weeks however, several...

Article | Oct 4, 2009 | Views: 72 | Comments: 0 
Tags: retirement, investing, banks, financials, dividends

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What is the Difference between FDIC and NCUA insured
Submitted by chriscd  (jumbocdinvestments.com)

A short article explaining the difference between FDIC and NCUA insured CDs. Technically, no difference, but a perspective is offered on the differences between banks and credit unions themselves.

Article | Sep 23, 2009 | Views: 115 | Comments: 0 
Tags: banks, credit unions, ncua insured, fdic insured

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Irwin Union Banks Closed by Regulators, First Financial Bank Assumes All Deposits
Submitted by ktexas  (bankdeals.blogspot.com)

The two banking subsidiaries of Irwin Financial Corporation were closed today by regulators. Both of the subsidiaries had separate FDIC charters so this technically counts as two failed banks which...

Article | Sep 18, 2009 | Views: 109 | Comments: 0 
Tags: interest rates, cd rates, banks, fdic, certificate of deposit, bank failures, irwin union bank

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How to Prevent a Repeat of 2008
Submitted by ktexas  (www.kiplinger.com)

Without better regulation, we'll see a financial catastrophe far worse than the one that started a year ago with the collapse of Lehman Brothers.

Article | Sep 16, 2009 | Views: 69 | Comments: 0 
Tags: economy, stock market, banks, recession, bailout, great depression, financial crisis, regulations

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Royal Bank of Missouri
Submitted by BankMan  (bestcashcow.com)

Royal Bank of Missouri is a St. Louis-based bank that has been FDIC insured since 1965 and rates 3.5 stars (sound) by Bauer Financial.

Article | Sep 16, 2009 | Views: 429 | Comments: 0
Tags: bank, banks, reward checking, royal bank of missouri

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Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company
Submitted by BankMan  (bestcashcow.com)

Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company is a Kentucky-based bank rated 4 stars (sound) by Bauer Financial. The bank has been FDIC insured since 2006.

Article | Sep 16, 2009 | Views: 396 | Comments: 2
Tags: bank, banks, reward checking

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Government's Trial and Error Helped Stem Financial Panic
Submitted by ktexas  (online.wsj.com)

With a modicum of hindsight now available, do governments and central banks deserve credit for preventing catastrophe? The early verdict from most scholars, executives and government insiders is...

Article | Sep 15, 2009 | Views: 106 | Comments: 0 
Tags: interest rates, federal reserve, banks, recession, treasury, money market funds, great depression, financial crisis, fiscal policy, monetary policy

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Corus Bank, Venture Bank and a Small Minnesota Bank Fail
Submitted by ktexas  (bankdeals.blogspot.com)

After months of news on Corus Bank's financial troubles, Corus Bank was finally closed today. Venture Bank in Washington State was also closed. Both of these banks had been offering online...

Article | Sep 11, 2009 | Views: 174 | Comments: 1 
Tags: banks, fdic, bank failures, corus bank, venture bank

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Overspending on Debit Cards Is a Boon for Banks
Submitted by ktexas  (www.nytimes.com)

This is a good article on the issue of overdraft fees and legislation to force banks to take steps that will help consumers avoid overdraft fees. Some disturbing stats mentioned in the article:...

Article | Sep 9, 2009 | Views: 100 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt, banks, checking accounts, banking industry, debit cards, overdraft fees, banking regulation, nsf fees

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Five Banks Fail, FDIC Couldn't Find a Buyer for One
Submitted by ktexas  (bankdeals.blogspot.com)

Five banks failed on Friday bringing the yearly total of failed banks to 89. Four of the five were typical closures in which the FDIC was able to find buyers which assumed all deposits, even...

Article | Sep 5, 2009 | Views: 100 | Comments: 0 
Tags: banks, fdic, bank failures, deposit insurance

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FDIC Signals More Economic Pain Ahead
Submitted by andys2i  (www.savingtoinvest.com)

Some worrying commentary from FDIC chairman Sheila Bair indicating that the economy and housing market are still a long way from recovered and that the potential run up in financial shares of late...

Article | Sep 2, 2009 | Views: 76 | Comments: 0 
Tags: economy, banks, fdic, recession, fund



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