Banking & Financial Services News

Get a balanced look at what’s new in the banking and financial services industry. This section features information about commercial banking services and products, credit unions, credit card companies, cryptocurrency, compliance issues and news from banking and financial service companies.

Debt Shield Saves $17 Million for Clients in 2008

Consumers saved $17 million in 2008 with Debt Shield, an award-winning debt settlement company. - January 31, 2009 - Debt Shield, Inc.

New Social Trends Are Calling for Retirees to Begin Planning Ahead Sooner

Retirement in the 21st century is a new concept. The transition from full time work to full time retirement is a stage in life that may take many years. It is time to start imagining your life with a thirty year bonus. Certified Retirement/Life Coach Maurine Patten shares the five common risks of retirement and how to avoid them. - January 31, 2009 - Patten Coaching

State Farm Florida Clients Are Welcome at Cannella Insurance Services, Inc

Cannella Insurance Services, Inc of Tampa is ready to welcome all State Farm clients effected by State Farm’s recent announcement to non-renew property policies in Florida. Owner, Joseph Cannella stated, "This announcement has prompted us to ramp up or quoting capacity." As for... - January 30, 2009 - Cannella Insurance Services, Inc.

New Mortgage Website Answers Over 200 Questions That Consumers Have Regarding All Aspects of Home Financing

The mortgage landscape is changing daily, so much so, that many people, including those that may want to inquire about financing are hesitant, or intimated to, thinking that their options have all but gone away. Martin Sloan, Loan Officer with Lake in the Hills based Milestone Mortgage, after... - January 30, 2009 - Milestone Mortgage

Liberty Tax Service Offers February Slumber Party - Overnight Hours For Early Filers

Restless taxpayers due a refund can dodge the early-filers rush and have their taxes prepared overnights at the Liberty Tax Service office located at 3048 Goodman Road W in Horn Lake. The Liberty Tax office will be open 24 hours a day from 7 a.m. on February 2nd through midnight on February 4th. - January 28, 2009 - Liberty Tax Service - Horn Lake, MS

Liberty Tax Service Holds Grand Opening in Horn Lake

Liberty Tax Service, the fastest growing tax service ever is opening a new office in Horn Lake. The new Liberty Tax is located at 3048 Goodman Road W., and is open Monday – Friday from 7am to 9pm and Saturday – Sunday from 12pm to 6pm during tax season. There will be a Grand Opening... - January 28, 2009 - Liberty Tax Service - Horn Lake, MS

Christian Theology Supports Financial Responsibility

Emily Mann’s newly published workbook, First You Dream, A Financial Management Workbook, blends Christian theology with financial management basics. People tend to learn these two disciplines separately, and do not often recognize how financial responsibility is tied to being all that you can... - January 28, 2009 - First You Dream

No. 1 New Year's Resolutions Helped by Online Seminar

The majority of Americans want to get out of debt in 2009, and there is help for those unsure how. - January 28, 2009 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.

SDJB Explains Business Model for Buying and Selling Used Jewelry, Watches, and Diamonds

San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has issued an explanation of its customer service and business model for buying and selling pre-owned luxury items. - January 28, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers

New Jersey Foreclosures Up Only .95% Over Q4 2007, and Down 34% from Q3 2008; Essex, Bergen, Union and Monmouth Counties Had the Most New Foreclosures in Q4 2008

PropertyShark.com released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for Q4 2008. New Jersey Foreclosures were up only .95% over Q4 2007, and were down 34% from Q3 2008; Essex, Bergen, Union and Monmouth counties had the most new foreclosures in Q4 2008. Sussex, Union, and Passaic counties had the highest rate of foreclosures per household in Q4 2008. - January 27, 2009 - PropertyShark.com

Kristan Leatherman, Creator of RaisingMillionaireBabies.com, Teams Up with Love and Logic Institute's Jim Fay to Help Parents Teach Their Kids About Money

Love and Logic facilitator, Kristan Leatherman teams up with Love and Logic’s Jim Fay to help parents teach their kids about money. Their new book entitled, "Millionaire Babies or Bankrupt Brats? Love and Logic Solutions to Teaching Kids About Money" is getting praise from parents and the press. - January 27, 2009 - RaisingMillionaireBabies.com

Maryland Woman Sees Debt-Free Future with Mentoring from Prosper Inc.

Larson of Silver Spring, Md., plans to have no credit-card or car-loan debt in three years, thanks to the support of Utah-based Prosper Inc. - January 24, 2009 - Prosper Inc.

Penn Man Reduces Debt by $50K in One Year with Mentoring from Prosper Inc.

Ed Myers of Washington Crossing, PA, has eliminated $53,000 in debt in one year thanks to the personal mentoring of Utah-based Prosper Inc. - January 24, 2009 - Prosper Inc.

Debt Shield Urges Consumers to Get Free Annual Credit Report

Consumer reminder about importance of free annual credit report from Debt Shield, an award-winning debt settlement company. - January 22, 2009 - Debt Shield, Inc.

Connexus Credit Union Opens New Branch in Fairfield, Ohio

On January 19, 2009, Connexus Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of their new branch within the Liberty Mutual building at 9450 Seward Road, Fairfield, Ohio. Connexus’ new branch will be staffed from 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition, an ATM and a... - January 22, 2009 - Connexus Credit Union

Primerica Presents Four Tips for Creating an Emergency Fund

Financial experts recommend having an emergency fund of at least three to six months’ savings. Primerica, a financial services industry leader, offers four key tips clients can follow to start building a financial safety net. - January 22, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services

New Calculator Shows DIY Debt Settlement Savings

Personal finance company publishes online calculator consumers can use to estimate the savings they can realize through do-it-yourself debt settlement as compared to professional debt settlement services. - January 21, 2009 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.

Affordable Renewable Energy Solutions for Oklahoma's Businesses, Churches, Municipalities, Schools, Casinos, Etc.

Code Green Energy offers affordable wind turbines and solar panels for consumers and businesses. They provide free, no obligation energy analyses and help with financial incentive paperwork. - January 20, 2009 - Code Green Energy

Understanding the "Carbon Footprint" Hype

Green entrepreneur & businessman, Declan Pritchard, publishes his first book to help the average family save money by implementing simple and consequence free home efficiency methods. He has self-published the book online to provide widespread and affordable access. - January 20, 2009 - Declan Pritchard

Mitigation America, LLC Announces the Launch of Its Debt Solution Interface

Mitigation America, LLC announces the launch of its debt solution interface. As a professional debt negotiation company, Mitigation America will help consumers adequately negotiate both unsecured and secured debt. Negotiated debts include, but are not limited to: Mortgages, Credit Cards, Medical... - January 18, 2009 - Mitigation America, LLC

Self-Help Debt Kit Now Comes with Multimedia Online Courses

Popular Do-It-Yourself Debt Settlement Audio Seminar now includes enrollment into the new Debt Relief University, the multimedia, interactive learning environment for people wanting to get out of debt. - January 15, 2009 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.

Karen Gaylord Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure

Karen Gaylord CPA, CLU, ChFC of Long & Foster Realtors Bel Air Central has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area... - January 14, 2009 - Long & Foster Realtors

One Technologies Expands Into United Kingdom Credit Report and Identity Theft Prevention Markets

One Technologies, a leading U.S. based provider of online credit reporting, monitoring and identity theft prevention services, launches FreeCreditReport.co.uk—an innovative new website for residents of the United Kingdom. The latest economic news and identity theft statistics prove that... - January 10, 2009 - FreeCreditReport.co.uk

Webtel.mobi’s Ultra-Low Cost Mobile Call and Text Service Growing Strongly in International Popularity and Use

Webtel.mobi’s ultra-low cost mobile calling and texting service – which cuts mobile calling and texting costs by up to 80% worldwide – is being adopted by users in all countries and market sectors. - January 05, 2009 - Webtel.mobi

The Law Office of James Burns Provides a Quick Fix Trust for an IRA That Leaves Retirement Savings Protected for Generations

James Burns, an attorney and author uses a specialized trust as a quick fix for individual retirement accounts that can protect them from creditors and family members with poor spending habits. - January 03, 2009 - James Burns

Loan Modification Infomercials Go Nationwide

F9 Group has teamed up with MVT Productions to provide television marketing for new and established Loan Modification companies nationwide. F9 Group has established an effective marketing plan for Loan Modification companies seeking to help mitigate foreclosure losses and seek out those that are... - January 02, 2009 - F9 Group, Inc.

MB Trading Adds Independent Investment Research Services

MB Trading (“MBT”), a financial services company, announced today that it has added a leading investment research package to its list of offerings. Provided daily by Trading Central, the service will be free to MB Trading clients who have a live account. It includes research and... - December 24, 2008 - MB Trading

Lenders Gear Up to Offer Mortgage Loan Modifications with a Catch… No Mortgage Loan Document Audit Legal Recourse

Borrowers will be facing a veritable landslide of Loan Modification offers from lenders with waiver of rights clauses, according to some Florida real estate attorneys. With mortgage loan document audits fast becoming the favorite tool of Loan modification companies and attorney throughout the nation, the lenders are attempting to pare their losses. Mortgage loan document audit firms like Florida based MitiGroup, LLC have seen their business grow in the past month from loan mod companies. - December 24, 2008 - MitiGroup, LLC

Financial Crossroads in Santa Ana, California Offers Tips to Credit Consumers

Financial Crossroads Santa Ana California, a debt settlement company headquartered in Santa Ana, is offering advice for credit card consumers weathering the current credit crisis and offering tips on how to protect themselves during these tough economic times. They include: - Request an interest... - December 21, 2008 - Financial Crossroads Santa Ana California

San Antonio Couple Sees Debt-Free Future with Mentoring from Prosper Inc.

Michael and Debora Johnson of San Antonio expect to be completely debt free by 2011, thanks to personal mentoring from Prosper Inc. - December 19, 2008 - Prosper Inc.

Long Island Foreclosures Drop 37% from October 2008, But Up 37% from November 2007 Says PropertyShark.com Report

The number of new foreclosures in Long Island is 37% higher than in November 2007, however compared to October 2008, foreclosures dropped by 37%. Suffolk County foreclosures were down 9% and Nassau County foreclosures were down a large 51%. - December 18, 2008 - PropertyShark.com

New Jersey Foreclosures Drop 20% in November 2008; Union, Bergen, Passaic and Monmouth Counties Top the List of New NJ Foreclosures (Propertyshark.com Report)

PropertyShark.com released its monthly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for November 2008. New Jersey Foreclosures drop 20% in November 2008; Union, Bergen, Passaic and Monmouth counties top the list of new foreclosures. Sussex County had the highest rate of foreclosures per household. - December 18, 2008 - PropertyShark.com

Online Forex Trading Names Richard Lee New Chief Currency Strategist

Forex news and educations site, Online Forex Trading, has named Richard Lee Chief Currency Strategist. - December 18, 2008 - Online Forex Trading

'Soul Currency' is Main Street's Hope to Create Wall Street Value and Abundance, says Author Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu

Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu, a former Wall Street investment banker and capital markets expert, offers a message of hope and practical inspiration for Main Street in his new book, "Soul Currency: Investing Your Inner Wealth for Fulfillment and Abundance." - December 17, 2008 - Soul Currency Institute

Donations to Non-Profits Up Over 5% Despite Weak Economy

The economic downturn is not necessarily resulting in fewer donations to small and medium size non-profits. - December 17, 2008 - SofterWare

Personal Finance Executive Calls for More Choices on Credit Card Statements

Study shows asking for the minimum encourages prolonged debt. Personal finance executive calls on credit card companies to give more choices. - December 17, 2008 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.

Foundation Exposes (3) Year end Coincidences as Financial Aid to Bailout Investors

Research by The Foundation reveals 3 coincidental events in December that push yields to annual highs & force a special class of asset prices to fall to new lows to help investors recover from losses. - December 13, 2008 - Foundation for Financial Freedom

VIP Total Protection Package Proposal

Protect your assets properly and gain knowledge on all your insurance needs with this new package proposal. - December 12, 2008 - Peyton Insurance

Barterthing.com Launches Economic Stimulus Package

MBM Investment Group Corporation announced a new economic stimulus package as part of their online personal bartering site www.barterthing.com. Beginning in December, MBM will refund all transaction fees executed on the site. - December 12, 2008 - MBM Investment Group, Corp

Ovation Credit Services Goes Green in an Effort to Inspire Change

Ovation Credit Services, a leading credit repair company, announces its efforts to go green and encourage change among other businesses. It is the first credit report repair company to go public with its commitment to the environment. "By proactively and voluntarily undertaking green... - December 10, 2008 - Ovation Credit Services, Inc.

Los Angeles Foreclosures Up 51% Over November 2007; Miami Foreclosures Up 6%, Seattle Down 22%, and New York City Flat Compared to November 2007

PropertyShark.com today released its monthly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and New York City for November 2008. Los Angeles foreclosures up 51% over November 2007; Miami Foreclosures up 6%, Seattle down 22% compared to November 2007. New York City foreclosures fall to November 2007 levels. - December 09, 2008 - PropertyShark.com

Do-It-Yourself Loan Modification Service Launched in the Face of 1.25 Million Layoffs Compounding Record-Breaking Housing Troubles

PreventingForeclosure.org, a non-profit foreclosure prevention resource center, has launched a do-it-yourself step-by-step guide for homeowners to self administer loan modifications on their existing mortgages. A loan modification can help a homeowner permanently change one or more of the terms on... - December 09, 2008 - PreventingForeclosure.org

MitiGroup, LLC Announces Entry Into Mortgage Loan Document Auditing for Mortgage Loan Modifications.

MitiGroup, LLC, a Florida LLC, announces credit services conduit formation for Loan Document auditing, Loan Modification, Credit Auditing, Debt Settlement, and Attorney Referral. Mortgage Loan document auditing is the process by which closing documents signed by the borrower are analyzed for compliance by industry auditors an d experts, using the top software program used by the lenders themselves. - December 05, 2008 - MitiGroup, LLC

Home Owners Who Pay Their 1st Mortgage with a Line of Credit Can Now Save Big on Daily Interest & Cash Advance Fees with Savvy Bill Pay

If you are one of the thousands of homeowners who uses software to pay off your mortgage quicker together with an line of credit, you can now save more immediate and long term finance charges by using www.mysavvysite.com to pay any mortgage with an credit card. Savvy Bill Pay caters to this unique savvy market that knows how to keep the most possible money working on your line to save thousands in finance charges. An example on a $3k mortgage, clients are saving $250 or more per month. - December 04, 2008 - Savvy Bill Pay