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Financial Services RSS FeedsPeru Credit Bank Installs Cisco Technology to Improve Customer's Experience - LIMA, Peru, June 23, 2011 – Peru Credit Bank (BCP) has chosen the Cisco®Borderless Network Architecture to improve customer service, increase efficiency and reduce costs. The solution has allowed this financial group to move its workforce among branches without impacting workflows or losing contact with customers, as well as keeping the bank system active at all times. Since the end ...Feed Source: newsroom.cisco.com Costa Rica National Bank Selects Cisco Borderless Network Architecture - SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, June 14, 2011 - The Costa Rica National Bank has chosen the Cisco® Borderless Network Architecture to achieve flexibility and agility in its processes, improve productivity and reduce costs. The technology installed in each branch of the National Bank includes unified communications, Internet Protocol telephony, centralized information administration through data ... Cisco Delivers First End-to-End High-Performance Trading Fabric - SAN JOSE, Calif. – June 14, 2011 – Today, financial firms need to execute trades and transactions with the highest performance while rapidly processing more and more complex information. Delays to transactions of fractions of seconds can generate or cost millions of dollars and the most successful firms seek out the highest performing IT systems to gain or maintain competitive advantage. ... Citizens Financial Group launches video banking pilot in four states - PROVIDENCE, R.I. - June 8, 2011 – Continuing its commitment to make banking easier and more convenient, Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) today announced it is launching a video banking pilot in four states. The pilot provides customers in participating Citizens Bank and Charter One branches on-demand face-to-face interaction with bank specialists in different locations. CFG is able to ... Asia Markets: Japanese GDP, BOJ meeting on tap for Asia - Asian investors are expected to focus on the Japanese economy in the week ahead, with gross domestic product data due and a policy meeting scheduled at the Bank of Japan.
... Market Snapshot: U.S. investors look to data, Fed talk next week - U.S. investors will be looking for more signs of economic recovery in data due next week, hints from Federal Reserve officials on the interest rate outlook, and quarterly results from the likes of Zynga and General Motors as they continue to keep an eye on Greek efforts to avoid default.
... Obama readies new budget plan - President Barack Obama on Monday will formally submit his fiscal 2013 budget plan to Congress and it is likely to look more like a blueprint for the re-election campaign rather than a serious budget proposal, analysts said.
... Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks have worst day of the year - U.S. stocks make their biggest drop of the year Friday, quitting five weeks of gains for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, on worries that efforts to keep Greece from defaulting were falling apart.
... Washington Calendar: Washington events for Feb. 13 - 17 - A guide to the key news events and economic data in Washington during the week.
... Currencies: Dollar gains on Greece uncertainty - The U.S. currency moves higher after euro-zone ministers hold off on approving a second bailout for Greece until the country?s parliament signs off on tough austerity measures.
... Bond Report: Treasurys gain; Greece goes back to drawing board - U.S. debt prices jump as European leaders said Greece needs to do more before they would disburse the next tranche of bailout money.
... Bachus says he will be exonerated in ethics probe - The chairman of the House Financial Services Committee said Friday that he expects to be fully exonerated from an Office of Congressional Ethics investigation into alleged violations of insider trading laws.
... Metals Stocks: Gold ends lower as Greece delay hits commodities - Gold prices give up the previous day?s gains and then some, pressured by a expected delays in getting Greece a second bailout package, and a stronger dollar.
... Economic Report: U.S. federal deficit $27.4 billion in January - The U.S. government rate a deficit of $27.4 billion in January, down sharply from the same month in 2011, but timing issues related to benefit payments explain about half of the improvement..
... Why You Should Avoid Tax Refund Anticipation Loans - Have you ever filed your tax return and hoped you could get your hands on your refund early? You're not alone. In fact, this has been a common practice in recent years. Most large tax preparers would offer what's called a tax refund anticipation loan. How it works is they determine how much of a refund you'll be receiving when filing your taxes and then lend you the money immediately so that you don't have to wait a few weeks for the IRS to send you a check. Then when your refund actually does come in it goes towards paying off the loan, less any fees. Sounds good, right?
Well, the problem that this is an expensive proposition. Sometimes they will charge you fees in excess of a few hundred dollars just to get your hands on your tax refund a week or two early. This often translates into an APR well over one-hundred percent. Would you willingly get a loan with a 200% APR? Of course not, but that's exactly what these short-term tax refund loans give you.
Thankfully, the... Keep Spending Under Control By Using Cash - If you're like most people, you probably use plastic for many of your daily purchases. Since more places take credit or debit cards and many of these cards offer rewards or cash back, it is no wonder they are so easy to use. But this convenience can come at a cost. If you don't keep detailed records of your spending, using the card can lead to spending more than you normally would.
When you use cash for your regular daily purchases, you have a physical connection to your available money, and you can visually see how much you have and how much you spend. With a card, it's all digital and you may not review your purchases until the end of the day, week, or even month. By then, the money has long been spent. But with cash, you open your wallet or purse and immediately know how much you have available to spend, and it may keep you from buying something you don't need. So, if you have trouble keeping your spending under control, ... Ready to Buy a Home? - With the housing market still in the dumps and mortgage rates at record lows, a lot of people are considering buying a home for the first time. Taking advantage of depressed real estate prices and cheap lending does indeed make this a buyer's market. But buying a home is no simple decision. In fact, it may be one of the largest financial decisions many people make in their lifetime. So rather than jump in head first it pays to make sure owning a home is really the right decision. Here's how to determine if you are ready to buy a home.Ready to Buy a Home? originally appeared on ... Pick The Right Mortgage - People love the idea of owning a home, and sometimes that allure makes people do the wrong thing. That's where risky mortgages come in. For decades, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was the gold standard. You put 20 percent down, you got a 30-year loan, and that was all she wrote. But in recent years the types of mortgages offered have made a mess of the marketplace, as can be seen with the current financial crisis. Now you can get interest-only loans, 40-year loans, adjustable rate mortgages, and so on. All of these new loans make it easier to make payments on a house, but the problem is they usually put you in a worse financial situation. Here's what you need to know to avoid some of the more risky home loans out there.... Saving Money in a Tough Economy - Gas prices are relatively high and the cost of groceries are increasing faster than inflation. People everywhere are feeling the financial pressures of today's economy, and for most, the thought of saving money is a distant one. When times are tough, saving money can be difficult. Even if you're living paycheck to paycheck, there are ways you can save if you follow a few simple rules
Start Small
Saving money is a marathon, not a sprint. If you want to save up $1,000, it is much easier to accomplish that goal in a year compared to two months. In order to put your savings plan to work, the key is to start small. Can you find a way to save $5 each week? Think about it--five dollars a week is less than a lot of fast food value meals or even a few fancy coffees. Five dollars could be shaved off of each weekly grocery bill by buying a few things on s... Dealing With Low Interest Rates - For a few years now interest rates as a whole have generally been falling or remain very low. Of course you may have some instances where rates are increasing, for the most part when it comes to savings accounts, CDs, and even mortgage rates, they are down sharply compared to a few years ago.
Good for Debt, Bad for Savings
Lower interest rates are good for borrowing money since it means you will be paying less in interest. The bad news is that the Fed rate cuts don't directly translate into lower rates for consumers. These cuts can take many months before the effects are felt on your bottom line, but you can begin shopping for lower rates now. Once you can begin to benefit from the lower rates, you'll have more money in your pocket as less is being spent on interest payments.
While lower interest rates saves you money when borrowing, the opposite is true when you are saving money at the bank. As interest rates fall, the rate of return on your checking, sa... Things to Think About Before Buying a Home - Owning a home is part of the American dream. It has long been considered one of the cornerstones to building wealth. Even so, there is more to buying a house than simply finding one you like and buying it. You need to take into consideration the true costs of buying a home, the things you gain and the things you lose, how much you can afford to spend, and even what type of mortgage is best. So, before you jump into this major purchase, take the time to consider everything that is involved.Things to Think About Befo... How Bankruptcy Works - In these difficult financial times more and more people are turning to bankruptcy. Bankruptcy isn't pretty, but it's often the option of last resort. If you've been considering bankruptcy and aren't sure of your options it can be a daunting task and a difficult decision. Here is a little background on the different types of bankruptcy and how bankruptcy works.How Bankruptcy Works originally appeared on About.com Financial Planning on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 at 12:54:23.... Don't Make These Mistakes When Buying a Car - For many people, a vehicle is a necessity. We often depend on our vehicles to get us to and from work every day, transport children to events, and even for pleasure. Because they are such an important aspect of your life, you want a vehicle that is reliable, comfortable, and maybe even a bit stylish. The vehicle choices are almost endless, so finding the right combination of wants and needs with an affordable price tag can be challenging. Here are 5 of the biggest mistakes you should avoid when purchasing your next vehicle that can save you thousands of dollars each year.
If you aren't buying a new car there are still plenty of things you can do right now that will help you save money on related expenses:
5 Ways to Save on Gas... Job Hunting Tips for New Grads - New college grads face stiff competition in this job market. Unlike in the past when it may have been relatively easy to find a job, with high unemployment and stricter hiring standards you really need to set yourself apart in order to land that first job. So, for all of you recent grads, here are a few job hunting tips to hopefully get you off on the right foot.Job Hunting Tips for New Grads originally appeared on About.com Financial Planning on Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 at 20:39:33.... Digital Projects Developer, Analyst, IT - Under the direction of the Head of the Digital Experience Services Department, the developer will explore, adapt, and support library information technologies for digital projects, including the application of standards, metadata, and discovery interfaces appropriate to specific projects. The developer is responsible for helping Library staff design user interfaces that successfully navigate and integrate various resources specific to research li... Academic Technology Consultant - Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Center for Instructional Technology (cit.duke.edu), the Academic Technology Consultant (ATC) provides support for faculty to encourage the effective use of instructional technology in key academic disciplines and programs at Duke. The ATC works within a collaborative, team-based environment and coordinates activities with other CIT staff, the University's Office of Information Technology,... Project Assistant Collection Development - Reporting to the Project Manager in Collection Development, assists in projects that support subject librarians and the library and maintains tools and documentation that support the collection development program; manages receipt and record-keeping for gifts-in-kind and the processing of gift titles/collections. This position exercises considerable independent judgment in the performance of daily activities.... Archives King Internship - The Duke University Archives seeks applicants for an academic year-long internship designed to introduce students to work in an institutional archives. As a part of the Duke University Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library (RBMSCL), the University Archives acquires, preserves, and makes accessible University records with permanent historical and research value. The intern will work under the supervision of the Assista... Sallie Bingham Center Internship - Under the supervision of the Director of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture as well as other Center staff, this position will provide support for public and technical services as well as collection development activities of the Bingham Center during the 2011-2012 academic year.... Archives Drill Internship - The Duke University Archives seeks applicants for an academic year-long internship designed to introduce students to work in an institutional archives. As a part of the Duke University Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library (RBMSCL), the University Archives acquires, preserves, and makes accessible University records with permanent historical and research value. The intern will work under the supervision of the Technic... Senior Conservator for Special Collections - The Senior Conservator for Special Collections plans and executes individual intermediate and advanced treatment of special collections material from the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, University Archives, branch libraries, and University cultural heritage curatorial organizations. This position reports to the Head, Conservation Services Department.... Copyright © 2012, Whitecraft Software Company. All Rights Reserved. |