Banking & Financial Services News

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Titan Tax Relief Reveals the Benefits and Myths of Tax Extension

Titan Tax Relief is one of the nation’s top tax relief services that focus on helping taxpayers save thousands by negotiating with the IRS. The following information is provided by Titan Tax Relief and it reveals the benefits and myths of tax extensions. Almost everyone is lethargic in... - July 20, 2010 - Titan Tax Relief

Titan Tax Relief Helps Tax Payers with Their Unfiled Tax Returns or Back Taxes

Tax debt and tax problems solutions provided by Titan Tax Relief located in San Diego, California. One of the nation's tax relief services provides help to all tax payers, to get rid of their tax problems and get tax help. - July 19, 2010 - Titan Tax Relief

Maxed Out Author/Director Calls on Obama to Nominate Elizabeth Warren to Head Financial Reform

"Maxed Out" Author/Filmmaker James Scurlock calls on President Obama to nominate Elizabeth Warren to head Financial Reform Body. Elizabeth Warren starred in Scurlock's award winning 2007 documentary on debt. - July 16, 2010 - James Scurlock

The EduOptions Group and Widmer Options Partner to Offer Options Education

Widmer Options and The EduOptions group offers free education program for future investors and financial advisors. - July 16, 2010 - Widmer Options

Total Mortgage Services Launches Wholesale Lending Platform in 17 States

Total Mortgage Services launches wholesale residential mortgage lending platform, TMS Funding across 17 states to offer mortgage brokers greater choice, service, efficiency and some of the lowest mortgage rates available in order to help them quickly meet the needs of their clients. - July 15, 2010 - Total Mortgage

Banks Are Missing Out on Growing Number of Financial Transactions Over Social Media Platforms

GIA argues that retail banks missed out on opportunities to develop online financial services during the e-commerce revolution of the nineties and they may be missing out again. - July 15, 2010 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group

Emtrace Releases Moxier Wallet 1.5.1 with New GUI, iOS 4 Integration, and In-App Browser

Refresh of Popular Password Manager Saves Time and Increases Security. - July 14, 2010 - Emtrace Technologies

Author Adam Wasserman Set to Release New Book on the History of Gold

As gold's price skyrockets to new heights, its overwhelming popularity is displayed in the wide array of pamphlets, websites, commercials, brokers, and financial advisors all urging people to "buy gold now!" Behind the scenes, the politics of gold are also becoming prevalent. Gold is... - July 08, 2010 - Adam Wasserman

Settlement Marketplace Company Makes Promise to Needy Children

The services of a structured settlement company allow individuals who receive settlement payments from court wins, lotto wins, pension accounts, etc., to cash out their payments for one lump sum. There are plenty of options available for individuals looking for structured settlement services, which... - July 08, 2010 - Settlement Marketplace

Total Mortgage Expands Reverse Mortgage Program to Assist Growing Senior Population

Total Mortgage Services, a leading mortgage lender and broker, announced today it is expanding its reverse mortgage lending operation. This Reverse Mortgage Program, along with some of its lowest mortgage rates, will help more senior homeowners in need of accessing the equity available in their homes. - July 06, 2010 - Total Mortgage

Finamex Introduces Mexican Exchange Trading, Direct Market Access (DMA) and Proximity Through Co-Location for High Frequency, Low-Latency Execution

Finamex, a leading independent Mexican agency broker dealer, provider of high-frequency and low-latency execution services, has rolled out an offering in-line with the new Mexican Derivatives and Stock Exchanges' DMA and co-location initiative. - July 05, 2010 - Finamex Casa de Bolsa

Kim Ciccarelli Kantor Named One of Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors

The prestigious Barron’s Business and Financial Weekly has named Naples’ Kim Ciccarelli Kantor, CFP® CAP™ President of Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc. to its “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors” for 2010. Ms. Kantor was ranked 28th. The ranking reflects the volume... - July 04, 2010 - Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc.

New Release Gives Adults Tools to Teach Children Money Management Skills; Book by Deanna Schwartzman and Deanna Suckow, Released by Dog Ear Publishing

Teaching children how to manage their money, avoid credit card debt and be prepared to handle their future finances is a lofty goal, but this book, published by Dog Ear Publishing, provides ideas and resources for adults to begin the conversation. Parents and educators will find age-appropriate guidance on topics such as family advertising, budgeting, charity, checkbook basics, comparison shopping and coupons, credit cards, interest, investing, peer pressure, savings, taxes and tipping. - July 04, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing

Retired Teachers Tackle Future Financial Security for Children in New Resource Guide Released by Dog Ear Publishing; Book by Deanna Schwartzman and Deanna Suckow

Money management is an important skill to learn at any age, and this book, published by Dog Ear Publishing, presents 21 financial ideas in a concise, easy-to-read format for those who want to improve their financial skills and future finances. Preteens, teenagers and young adults who read this... - July 03, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing

Bellwether Community Credit Union’s Membership Now Exceeds 25,000

Bellwether Community Credit Union has announced that their membership recently surpassed 25,000. Bellwether, with $325 million in assets, has been serving members with affordable financial products and services for more than 89 years. “We are proud of our intelligent, steady growth,”... - July 03, 2010 - Bellwether Community Credit Union

New Smart Drive Eliminates Need for Digital Post Mortem Facing Today’s Next of Kin

Life Link Safe to ease emotional stress sufferers’ endure when trying to locate digital assets and keys to unlock their loved-one’s online life. - July 02, 2010 - Life Link International, LLC

Global Private Equity Fundraising at Lowest Level Since 2003 - $41.3bn Raised in Q2 2010

The $41.3bn collected by the global private equity industry from 82 final fund closes in Q2 2010 is the lowest total since 2003, and is a reflection of the continuing harsh fundraising conditions for managers seeking capital. It it is clear that the recovery in the fundraising market anticipated by many in the industry, including Preqin, has yet to occur. However, a number of factors indicate that conditions are set to improve towards the end of this year and into 2011. - July 01, 2010 - Preqin ltd

Debt Shield Earns Coveted TASC and USOBA Accreditations

Award-winning debt settlement company earns accredited status from two trusted industry organizations, demonstrating once again its trusted reputation to clients and offering hope to indebted consumers. - June 30, 2010 - Debt Shield, Inc.

31 Year Old in India Leaves Full Time Job to Earn from Blogging

Raag Vamdatt from India has left Rs. 1 Lakh + per month salary to become an entrepreneur and work full time on his blogs. - June 30, 2010 - RaagVamdatt.com

FreeSnatcher.com Awarded as a Top 50 Financial Mentor

FreeSnatcher.com was named one of the top 50 personal finance websites for helping college students save money and become more financially savvy. - June 30, 2010 - FreeSnatcher.com

Trupanion Policyholder Benefits from Pet Insurance Without Payout Limits

French Bulldog becomes first to benefit from Trupanion's recent policy change to no lifetime limit on payouts. - June 28, 2010 - Trupanion

Experts Offer Top 5 Things to Know About Using Credit Cards in Spanish

CESI Debt Solutions educates with tips from Credit 101 series. - June 26, 2010 - CESI Debt Solutions

Crescent State Bank Receives Special Citation Award

Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the company has received a special citation award from The Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department. - June 25, 2010 - Crescent State Bank

First California Mortgage Company Begins Lending in New Mexico and Names Steve Mancilla to Run Its Albuquerque Office

First California Mortgage Company (First Cal), which had expanded into eight states in just over a year, recently added New Mexico as the ninth, continuing with its strategy to extend market coverage in the West. Christopher K Hart, President and Vice Chairman of First Cal, explained that gaining... - June 25, 2010 - First California Mortgage Company

iSignals Announces Its iOS4 Compatible Version of Its iPhone Application. Now with Many New Features.

iSignals has released version 2 of the Phone/iPod touch/iPad front end for his trading engine. This trading engine generates computer managed portfolios with Buys & Sells of equities for 28 stock markets (all major world stock markets like NYSE, Euronext, NASDAQ, Shanghai, HongKong, Bombay, Germany etc. are followed). - June 23, 2010 - iSignals

New E-Book on Canada-US Taxes While Working in Canada

New e-book on www.smashwords.com. The book "Who Gets My Tax Dollars" is a tax guide for US professionals and consultants doing business in Canada. - June 22, 2010 - P&K Ross Consulting Ltd.

Lessons on Roth IRA Conversion and IRA Inheritance Trusts

San Jose Estate Planning Attorney Richard Dayton presents in an educational and informational workshop organized by the HSBC Mountain View Branch for HSBC PREMIER Clients on Roth Conversion and IRA Inheritance Trust. - June 20, 2010 - The Dayton Law Firm

Hard Money NYC is Proud to Announce the Launch of 48houslawsuitcash.com

48hourlawsuitcash.com provides cash advances to individuals who have an anticipated personal injury settlement or already settled case within 48 hours of taking in the application. - June 18, 2010 - Hard Money NYC

RegaloCard Expands Distribution of Its Unique Micro Money Transfer Service to Canada

SelectCore to Market RegaloCard’s Free and Instant Mobile Payment Service to Thousands of New Retail Locations. - June 16, 2010 - RegaloCard

Crescent State Bank Sponsors PROSHRED® at Knightdale Business Expo

Michael Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank will sponsor PROSHRED® (www.proshred.com) at the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on... - June 16, 2010 - Crescent State Bank

TNB Card Services In-Branch Promotion Drives Card Acquisitions for Credit Unions

TNB Card Services two-month in-branch promotion allowed credit unions to capture new cardholders, with Shell Federal Credit Union, for example, bringing in more than 500 new accounts. - June 16, 2010 - TNB Card Services

Trupanion™ Announces an Industry First in Pet Insurance

Trupanion now offers pet insurance with no payout limits and is the first in the industry to do so. - June 15, 2010 - Trupanion

RTE Financial Services and Small Business America Sign Reseller Agreement

RTE Financial Services (RTEfs), a value added reseller of web based software, and Small Business America(SBAm), announce the appointment of RTEfs as a reseller of SBAm’s business services solutions for the credit union industry. SBAm is a multiple credit owned Business Services CUSO. Under... - June 13, 2010 - RTE Financial Services

Retail Banking Technology Spending Through 2014: Source Segmentation (Interactive Model) Report Now Available on ReportsandReports

Understand market sizes and growth trends for key sub-segments within the retail banking technology sector - June 11, 2010 - marketsandmarkets

People’s Financial Advisor Assists the Unemployed

Technology enables unemployed Americans to deal with their financial situation and position them for long term success. - June 11, 2010 - peoplesfinancialadvisor.com

Retail Banking Technology Spending Through 2014: Business Function Segmentation (Interactive Model) Report Now Available on ReportsandReports

Gain insight into initiatives and strategies employed by retail banking institutions to remain competitive - June 11, 2010 - marketsandmarkets

CMA Broadens Trade Hub Connectivity with Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC) Exchange Trading Through InterBolsa

CMA the leading market data, order management and connectivity provider of Latin American exchange trading furthers its access in every major Latin American market adding Colombia's market leader InterBolsa onto CMA Trade Hub. - June 09, 2010 - CMA

Ameritrust Announces Big Move and Expansion

Ameritrust Moves Corporate Offices from Ballantyne; Adds New Business Units in Strategic Bid - June 09, 2010 - Ameritrust Mortgage Inc.

B-EZ Enterprises Launches Self Help Debt Negotiation Essay Contest Entitled "Tell Other Consumers Your Debt Negotiation Stories"

B-EZ Enterprises has launched a Self Help Debt Negotiation essay contest to show consumers it’s possible to negotiate directly with creditors. The rules are simple; simply tell how entrant resolved debt(s) with creditors. Entrants must have successfully negotiated with creditors without the use of a debt settlement company or attorney. Any party meeting these requirements is invited to share with others struggling with debt the various self help methods that can be utilized. - June 07, 2010 - B-EZ Enterprises

Market Rates Insight Data Powers New American Banker Weekly Index of Deposit Premiums and Trend Analysis

Deposit premiums known as Specials are the marketing tools banks use to attract new deposit money, especially when deposit rates are at a record low. - June 05, 2010 - Market Rates Insight

QuonticBank Celebrates the Opening of Its First Branch

Great Neck's Deputy Mayor, Ted Rosen, to Participate in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. - June 04, 2010 - QuonticBank

Poli Mortgage Group, Inc. Expands with a New Branch

Poli Mortgage Group has opened its first new branch of the year in Pittsfield, MA. and is poised for future growth up and down the East Coast in 2010. - June 01, 2010 - Poli Mortgage Group, Inc.

CPA in Miami Since 1983, Gustavo A Viera Announces the Firm Has Moved Into Its New Offices

The Miami accounting firm of Gustavo A Viera, CPA today announced it’s moved into it’s new offices at the Palmetto Bay Centre building located in Miami Fl located at 15715 S. Dixie Hwy. Suite 212. Originally established in 1983, Gustavo A Viera, CPA started the firm to fill a niche... - May 27, 2010 - Gustavo A. Viera, CPA

CardReady Appoints Geoff Gray as Director of Operations

Geoff Gray has been appointed the Director of Operations at CardReady bringing significant industry experience to the company's already robust management team. - May 24, 2010 - CardReady

Leading Financial Services and Loyalty Program Provider RewardsNOW Receives $7.5 Million Investment from Edison Venture Fund

RewardsNOW received a $7.5 million capital infusion, which will be used to expand operations and enhance product development in order to deliver new customer loyalty solutions to the market. - May 23, 2010 - RewardsNOW

Essex Mortgage Bank Explains the HAFA Loan Program and It's Effects on Mortgage Brokers

The HAFA short sale program is a very important program because it's a great alternative to foreclosures. This is much needed because of the current state of the housing market. Essex Mortgage Bank has seen the number of phone calls triple since this program went into effect last month from borrowers deciding that now was the best time if any to make a decision on whether they would refinance their current mortgage or voluntarily sign it over to the lender as part of the HAFA loan program. - May 21, 2010 - Essex Mortgage Bank, Jeffrey Martino Young

CUTS Performance Marketing and Affinion Group Announce Partnership: IdentitySecure and AutoVantage Products Added to the CUTS Network

CUTS Performance Marketing, the leading performance marketing network for credit unions, has announced today a partnership with Affinion Group to offer Affinion’s IdentitySecure and AutoVantage products to the more than 1,000 credit unions in the CUTS Network. For the credit union, offering... - May 21, 2010 - CUTS Performance Marketing

Hard Money NYC Closes a 120k Bridge Loan on a Commercial Property in Bronx Ny