Is There Danger in Your Wallet? – The Hidden Dangers of Debit Cards

Debit cards can be convenient, but that convenience often comes with a price. This article provides some much needed information about the possible hazards of debit cards.

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Bear Stearns Buy-out Elicits Anger, Understanding

Some investment gurus say Bear Stearns should have been allowed to fail, and criticize the buy-out as a government bail out. Most seasoned market watchers, however, say the U.S. Federal Reserve had no choice: letting Bear Stearns collapse would have wreaked havoc on the economy.

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Ban of America's Internet Security

Analysis of Bank of America´s online security and their policies regarding internet security, privacy, and information sharing. Also includes a free list of SEO keywords / meta tags.

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Banks Prioritize Callers Based on Their Account History

A little known fact about the banking industry: your bank´s customer service line may be "prioritizing" you based on your account history and the amount of money you have.

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The Risks of Using Debit Cards

Debit cards can be as dangerous as credit cards, because if you have a spend spend spend mentality, you can find yourself in a costly situation. This article discussed overdraft fees, pitfalls, and overuse of debit cards.

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Netbank Failure Rocks Boat for Overseas Americans

Because of the Patriot Act, overseas Americans have a hard time opening new bank accounts. Those who let accounts swell at Netbank beyond the FDIC limits were in for a rude shock when the pioneering internet bank went into Chapter 11.

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