Banking & Financial Services News
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Money Habitudes Encourages Constructive Discussions About Money for the New Year
Company behind popular Money Habitudes cards encourages people to think about money with a list of reasons specific to the New Year and New Year's resolutions. Learning to talk about money constructively--be it with a friend, spouse or financial professional--can be an effective first step in planning one's finances. Talking about money--one of the most daunting conversations--helps people get help, support and personal understanding in order to achieve their financial goals. - January 02, 2010 - LifeWise
Settlements Now More Regularly Accepted by Debt Collectors
Award-winning debt settlement company alerts consumers to new survey revealing how more and more collection agencies are accepting reduced debt settlements. - December 24, 2009 - Debt Shield, Inc.
First Foundation Adds New Member to Edmonton Mortgage Team
First Foundation Residential Mortgages, a leading Edmonton and Calgary Mortgage Broker, is proud to announce that Lisa Keddy, B.Comm, AMP, has joined the firm. - December 23, 2009 - First Foundation Inc.
Total Mortgage Services Provides Performance Update on Record 2009
2009 production volume expected to increase 67% to over $750 million in closed loans. Success driven by offering some of the lowest mortgage rates and working with high quality borrowers. Key initiatives planned to continue positive momentum in 2010. - December 17, 2009 - Total Mortgage
Timesharescape Offers Timeshare Owners a Guaranteed Exit Plan in 2010
Timesharescape, a nationwide company that assists dissatisfied timeshare owners free themselves of the financial burdens associated with timeshare ownership, announced it will offer free timeshare owner information seminars in 8 additional states. - December 17, 2009 - Timesharescape
Decisions and Deadlines Loom for Healthcare and Benefit Plan Enrollees
HealthHarbor.com outlines important open enrollment and year-end deadlines that can save hundreds or thousands on healthcare. - December 16, 2009 - HealthHarbor
Prepare Your Schedule D or Mark to Market Form with TradeMax
Neutral Trend Inc now announce the release of TradeMax® 2010, a full featured tax software specifically designed for active investors or traders who have multiple accounts to manage their trade data, maximize their gain/loss strategy, prepare their Schedule D or Mark to Market form. (www.itrademax.com) - December 16, 2009 - Neutral Trend Inc
Release of THE CLOSER Reconciles Cash and PayPal in Microsoft Dynamics GP
THE CLOSER v2.5 is now available for the Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP system. Reconcile Dynamics GP to the penny. Reconcile AP, AR, Cash, Accrued Purchases, Sales Order, Inventory, COGS, and PayPal with the General Ledger in Dynamics GP. - December 12, 2009 - Reporting-Central
Gift Card Girlfriend Tips: 5 Guilt-Free Ways to Save Money with Gift Cards This Holiday Season
Whether shopping for gifts or just trying to meet the needs of the household, Shelley Hunter, the Gift Card Girlfriend, says consumers can use gift cards to spend less and get more this holiday season—without feeling guilty. - December 11, 2009 - Gift Card Girlfriend
Network for Investor Action and Protection Formed by Investment Fraud Victims
A group of investment fraud victims has formed the Network for Investor Action and Protection (NIAP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping investors and victims of investment fraud. The Network, a natural outgrowth of the group’s meetings, planning, advocacy, and extensive... - December 09, 2009 - Network for Investor Action and Protection
Shadow Creek Ranch Builder - Westin Homes in Its Final Phase - Tim Foster
Shadow Creek Ranch is a 3,500-acre lake themed master planned community south of Houston Texas offering homes from $150s to over $1 million. Shadow Creek Ranch is the #1 selling master-planned community in the Houston-Pearland Metroplex. - December 06, 2009 - Westin Homes
Picksthatmakecents.com Rolls Out a New Web Site to Give Members Entry Points for Penny Stocks That Are Un-Bias and Non-Promoted
Picks that make cents is a unique website catering to the penny stock trader. The company is an un-biased, non-promoted website that gives stock entry prices unlike any other site on the internet. - December 03, 2009 - Picks That Make Cents
Unemployed? Skillbound.com Wants to Help.
Skillbound.com wishes to invite the out of work to enter a competition to win control of a website called: whyyourfirmshouldhireme.com - December 02, 2009 - Skillbound.com
1040 Tax Mobile Offers End of Year Tax Tips and Helps the Hispanic Community
1040 Tax Mobile a reputable income tax preparation company in the State of Florida is offering end of year tax tips to busy singles and families looking to maximize their tax refunds this year and is helping the Hispanic community in the Tampa Bay area. Remember, it’s not too late to qualify... - December 01, 2009 - Accounting Virtualization, LLC
Local Pre Foreclosure Specialists Provide Free Information Resource to Santa Clarita Homeowners Facing Financial Hardships
Local real estate agents and community advocates, Jennifer and Gary Ricco of Keller Williams VIP Properties, have created a new information Website for Santa Clarita-area homeowners in distress www.SantaClaritaPreForeclosureSpecialists.com. This site contains vital facts about pre foreclosure options available to these homeowners, to help them make the educated decisions about their future. - November 30, 2009 - Jennifer & Gary Ricco Keller Williams VIP Properties e-PRO, WCR, QSC, Retired LAPD
Rodgers & Associates Named as One of the Nation's 'Leading Registered Investment Advisors'
Rodgers & Associates, The Retirement Specialists, located at 647 East Roseville Road, Lancaster, was recognized in the July 2009 Issue of Financial Advisor Magazine as one of the country’s leading Registered Investment Advisors. - November 30, 2009 - Rodgers & Associates
Frank Reed, Bremerton, WA Based Author, Speaks on Financial Principles from His Book "In God We Trust: Dollar$ & Sense" at Master Mind Mondays in Poulsbo, November 30
Frank Reed, the "Minister of Finance," and Bremerton-based author of "In God We Trust: Dollar$ & Sense" wants people to cast off their debt burdens and prosper. He'll speak about his Biblically-based money management principles for success at Master Mind Mondays at the Taprock Northwest Grill in Poulsbo, Monday, November 30, 2009, 5:15-6:15 PM. - November 28, 2009 - Master Mind Mondays
Money Habitudes Encourages Constructive Discussions About Money for the Holiday Season
Company behind popular Money Habitudes cards encourages people to think about money with a list of reasons specific to the upcoming holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Good conversations about money and finances happen when they are proactive and constructive. Assessing one's habits and attitudes related to money in a non-threatening manner can be an effective first step in handling larger issues. - November 27, 2009 - LifeWise
Daimer®'s New Green Chemicals Clean Both Carpet and Upholstery
Eco-Green® Carpet Care & Upholstery Cleaner penetrates and removes the toughest stains, including ink, blood and dairy. - November 26, 2009 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Company’s Technology Makes Applying for Colorado LEAP Simple and Fast. Littleton-Based Firm Provides Service Free for All Colorado Residents.
Colorado residents can now start the LEAP application process online. The service is provided free of charge by Littleton, Colorado software company, Efficient Forms. - November 23, 2009 - Efficient Forms
Eastbrook Homes Offers Free Tax Credit Downloads to Buyers in Today's Once-in-a-Lifetime Housing Market
Eastbrook Homes, a Michigan based home and community builder is offering home buyers quick,easy access to extended tax credit information to better use the price and financial advantages offered in the best home buyers market in recent memory. - November 22, 2009 - Eastbrook Homes, Inc.
New Book, Create Wealth with Homeownership, Teaches Home Buyers How to Avoid Foreclosure
The vast majority of homeowners facing foreclosure in our country’s current economic state could have avoided such a disaster if they had simply prepared themselves by having an emergency fund, buying a lesser expensive home, and living within their means. Regardless of the circumstances of... - November 21, 2009 - Create Wealth With Homeownership
On Thanksgiving, be Thankful and Provide a Feast Best Suited for Pets – Pet Insurance Association Provides Advisory
Pets ingesting rich and fatty foods, chocolates, or other unsuitable or unintended items, can create a thankless holiday visiting the veterinary emergency hospital. - November 11, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Baton Rouge Single Mother Wins $10,000 in E Federal Credit Union Financial Makeover Competition
Kristi Smith of Walker, LA, a single mother of 2, made a $34,000 financial swing in the Lose To Win: Financial Edition competition. During the eight-month financial makeover competition, Smith and her family, reduced their debt by $22,000 and increased their savings by $12,000 and increased her credit score by 50 points. Combined, the four competing families made an $80,000 financial swing. - November 06, 2009 - E Federal Credit Union
People’s Financial Advisor Tells You the Level of Risk You Should Assume in Your Investments
Technology enables middle-income American to benefit from the Cambridge Endogenous Factors based Risk Analysis that guided thousands of families to financial independence over the past 30 years. - November 06, 2009 - peoplesfinancialadvisor.com
AmTrust Bank Now Has Twenty-Five Branches in South Florida
AmTrust Bank celebrated its 26th South Florida branch opening with Grand Opening celebrations of their West Boynton Beach branch on Wednesday, October 21st. - November 05, 2009 - AmTrust Bank
Consumers Can't Afford Another Xmas
American consumers can’t afford another Xmas holiday like those to which they’ve become accustomed. Regardless of its religious or secular connotation, December 25th is a reason to spend money. In her book Dissing Xmas (splash’em LLC, ISBN 978-0-615-32892-8, $16.95), attorney... - November 03, 2009 - splash'em, LLC
Career Experts and Bloggers Spotlight Promising Opportunities for Job-Seekers in Second Annual Job Action Day
Quintessential Careers and a cadre of bloggers and writers emphasize bright spots in the "jobless recovery" as they mark second annual Job Action Day worldwide on Nov. 2. - November 02, 2009 - Quintessential Careers
An American Dream to an American Nightmare; a Boutique Real Estate Firm in Miami Offers Help
Is the American dream of owning a home turning into a nightmare? Be proactive, educate yourself to protect yourself, a boutique real estate firm offers free community educational courses. “Miami Angel Properties” provides a way to educate the community on common real estate issues, trends, and guidance. - November 01, 2009 - Miami Angel Properties, LLC
Many Military Families Are Unable to Close VA Streamline & IRRRLS
AME Financial Corporation recently received notification from one of their main mortgage investors that they have been suspended from selling VA streamline loans or VA IRRRLS. - October 30, 2009 - Low VA Rates
Satterfield Organization Statement Opposing Property Tax Increase Proposal
Jake Satterfield, CEO of Satterfield Organization, a Utah-based financial services company, made the following statement this morning regarding his opposition to Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Carroon’s proposed $13.4 million property tax hike on 345,000 Salt Lake County families. - October 30, 2009 - Satterfield Organization
Making Money on Your Vacation Rental Home: Turning Your Rental Home Into Your Own Internet Business
A new book just hitting the marketplace will be a welcome guide to many cash strapped owners of vacation and second homes in this difficult real estate environment. Making Money on Your Vacation Rental Home is the title of this detailed “how to” book recently published by Howard Jones, a CPA and licensed real estate broker who has owned and managed his own vacation rental homes at the beach and in the mountains. - October 29, 2009 - VacationHomeAdvisors.com
The Government’s Regulations Hope to Stop Loan Modification Companies from Over Charging with High Up Front Fees, Making a do It Yourself Loan Modification the Best Bet
HAMP’s efforts falling short, a Do It Yourself Loan Modification puts the ball in the homeowners court. www.myloanmodificationstation.com can help them make the process easier. - October 27, 2009 - Mortgage Solutions
Obama Loan Modification Laws and "Home Affordable Modification Program" Not Helping Homeowners Quick Enough
A Loan Modification can be the only answer for homeowners facing foreclosure. Homeowners should educate themselves on the benefits of a Do It Yourself Loan Modification www.UsLoanModificationLaw.com helps home owners in this process. - October 27, 2009 - US Loan Modification Laws
Trupanion Raises Pet Insurance Awareness & Money for Charity
Trupanion policyholders raised pet insurance awareness and the level of donation to pet rescue charity Noah’s Wish to celebrate Pet Insurance Month. - October 27, 2009 - Trupanion
HomeTelos LEO Program Achieves Market Success as Foreclosure Alternative
HomeTelos Loan Exit Option (LEO) program has demonstrated market success as an effective approach in avoiding foreclosure for borrowers, investors, and mortgage servicers. The LEO pre-foreclosure home sale program is faster and has significantly higher closing success rates than traditional... - October 27, 2009 - HomeTelos, L.P.
Local Financial Planner Helps Seniors Avoid Fraud
On Monday, September 21st, Chad Smith, CFP®, a Junior Partner with Financial Symmetry, Inc., spoke to the Cary Senior Center for the second year in a row about the dangers of telemarketing, direct mail and financial scams. He described specific techniques and characteristics of scammers, and... - October 24, 2009 - Financial Symmetry, Inc.
Live Smart Media, Inc. Announces Launch of LiveCheap.com
New website focuses on helping people live cheaper, smarter, and better. LiveCheap.com provides advice, information, and tools to help consumers dramatically lower their cost of living while maintaining their lifestyle. - October 22, 2009 - Live Smart Media Inc.
Gitta's Real Estate Team Sees Real Estate Short Sales as the Wave of the Future at Least for the Next 5 Years
Short sales while still a cumbersome process it has more benefits vs. a foreclosures. It helps the seller in terms of credit, the buyer to get a great deal, the community to maintain property values, upkeep of property and taxes and home owner association dues, the financial institution to get a higher value and far outweighs the other alternatives of a devastating foreclosure. - October 21, 2009 - Gitta Urbainczyk P.A.
PETCO, Trupanion Pet Insurance Partner to Protect Pets and Pet Parents
PETCO Offers Trupanion's Pet Insurance Plans to Help Pet Parents Nationwide Care for their Pets in the Event of Medical Emergencies. - October 20, 2009 - Trupanion
Malibu Fire Victim Helps Homeowners Across the Country Prepare
Malibu local Bradford Stanley and family lost their home and all their possessions in a 2007 Southern California wildfire. Then, they negotiated with an insurance company that didn’t make it easy to receive compensation. Now, Brad employs these experiences through his new website DocuHome, to make sure that others are prepared ahead of time. - October 20, 2009 - DocuHome Home Inventory
How Expensive is Your City? Ask Numbeo.com
New improved software with more features released on Numbeo.com. - October 19, 2009 - Numbeo.com
New Launch of Car Donation Information Website - DonateCarInfo.com Claims Car Donation is a Win Win Proposition
DonateCarInfo.com is an online information source that was recently launched to provide the internet community with a wealth of information, links to important resources and answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding car donation. - October 15, 2009 - DonateCarInfo
Profile of Over 55 Million Hispanics with Over 1 Trillion Dollars as Purchasing Power
Over 55 Million U.S. Hispanics Are Segmented by Level of Acculturation and Level of Financial Stability in a New Study “Ask U.S. Hispanics” Consumer Profile 2009, This report Will be Published by Meneses Research & Associates on November 4th 2009. - October 14, 2009 - Meneses Research & Associates
Anatomy of the Meltdown - 1998-2008, by Seasoned Investment Advisor Franck Prissert, Explores the Ups and Downs of the US Stock Market’s Worst Decade
Franck’s work puts the past decade into bold relief, reminding us of how the worst market in most of our lifetimes came to be. His points are well made and nicely documented. This should help all of us to better understand the present investment climate - a necessary precursor to forecasting the next step. Finally, Franck illustrates that the market’s decline over the past decade was about as bad as it gets, but the following decade is usually spectacularly good. Schumpeter on steroids. - October 14, 2009 - Capital Max, Inc.
Hedge Fund Jobs Bounce Back after Woeful Summer
After declining for five straight months, the number of new hedge fund jobs spiked up 104% in September, according to the 2009 Hedge Fund Employment Report. Also covered in the report: the best cities and states for finding hedge fund employment, common positions, and the future for hedge fund jobs. - October 13, 2009 - HedgeFundJobList.com
RMCN Cares
Credit repair company gives back at Day of Service in Washington, D.C. with other Inc. 500 / 5000 winners. - October 09, 2009 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
"Making Home Affordable Programs" Have Slow Start Caused by Confusion of Loan Modification Laws Between Tax Payers and Banks
Banks and Taxpayers blame the confusion and constant change of the States' different Loan Modifications Laws for the "Making Home Affordable Programs" thus far a unsuccessful start. Banks and Financial Institutions are having difficulty training employees to process the loan modification requests in light of these new Loan Modification Laws. Taxpayers are also having difficulty keeping up with the requirements to be eligible for a Loan Modification - October 08, 2009 - US Loan Modification Laws
Lead Planet Integrates with Mortgage Leads with Leads360
Internet mortgage lead provider, LeadPlanet announces integration services with lead management guru, Leads360. The lead generation company believes that streamlining lead management is a critical part of the equation for success in today's challenging mortgage climate. - October 06, 2009 - Mortgage Lead Planet
New Website Helps Consumers Save Money and Energy with CFL Deals
Announcing the launch of SwitchTheBulb.com -- a website designed to help consumers save money and energy by locating bargains on CFL bulbs, including incentive programs from utility companies nationwide and special savings from major retailers. - October 06, 2009 - SwitchTheBulb.com