Banking & Financial Services News
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Crescent State Bank Supports 21st Annual Chamber Event
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 bank served as a Presenting sponsor for the Cary Chamber of Commerce 21st annual Small Business Awards luncheon. - May 24, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Hansen Matthews Joins Crescent State Bank Advisory Board
Local Real Estate Partner Named to Wilmington Board. - May 17, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Free Book Reveals How to Save Big Bucks on Your Gasoline and Other Auto Expenses
With gasoline prices approaching the $4.00 mark in the United States, many people are experiencing financial hardship, being forced to cut back on other purchases, such as foods, entertainment, clothes, or vacations. To save money on fuel, some folks are staying home more often, walking or cycling... - May 16, 2008 - Cyber Nation International
The Credit Crunch Squeeze Affecting Personal Debt
Many everyday people are facing a mountain to climb when it comes to dealing with their finances, and they are being squeezed into serious trouble by the credit crunch say MoneySolve. - May 15, 2008 - MoneySolve
Yapstone Announces New Vice President of Marketing
Yapstone, Inc., through its RentPayment™ division, is the Country’s largest payment processor to the property market, focusing primarily on apartments, student housing, homeowner associations, and other property-related markets. - May 12, 2008 - Yapstone, Inc.
College-StudentLoans.com Helps in Student Loan Relief
Financial Problems are spreading like wild fire. Is it fare that it is affecting our young people seeking higher education? There has been a positive push in the right direction to ease the wary of applying for student loans. College-StudentLoans.com offer relief for borrowers. - May 09, 2008 - College-StudentLoans.com
Detroit Area Foreclosures Increase 20 Percent in April 2008
Foreclosure Statistics Are Showing Month-to-Month Improvements. - May 09, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Fidelity Federal Credit Union Launches Auto Loan Campaign with Rates as Low as 2.9%
Fidelity Federal Credit Union is launching a used auto loan campaign for the month of May in conjunction with Enterprise Car Sales to offer rates as low as 2.9% to its members and neighbors in the Sandy Springs community. - May 08, 2008 - Fidelity Federal Credit Union
Crescent State Bank One of Nation’s First to Adopt eRecording Technology
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 bank has partnered with Settleware Secure Services, Inc. to adopt eRecording technology. Settleware is a... - May 08, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Convert Assist (www.convertassist.com) Launches a New, Free Online Service as a One-Stop Site for Any Conversion Needs
Convert Assist (www.convertassist.com) launches a new, free online service as a one-stop site for any conversion needs. Its features currency conversion, global time, clothing sizes, translation and pronunciation of words and text, file conversion, video resizing (from a file or a website like YouTube) for mobile or PDA, photo resizing and digital art, Roman numeral converter, ZIP code finder and maps, and a growing service portfolio. - May 07, 2008 - convertassist.com
Dental Practice Management Exhausts Dentists
The majority of dentists have felt burnt out and exhausted with dentistry at some point in their dental careers, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. - May 05, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Crescent State Bank Employee Leads Cary High School Junior Bank Board Community Effort
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 Elizabeth Cantino, community banker at Crescent State Bank, served as a liason between the bank and the Cary... - May 03, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Just Opened to the Public, Trade4Freedom.com is a New Concept in Currency Trading. At Trade4Freedom.com, Trading is Done for Only 3.5 hrs a Day to Capture Maximum Profit
The Currency Market - the Last Real Business Opportunity Today. With today's economic uncertainty and the global market condition in general. What used to work a few years ago is now a business nightmare. Trade4Freedom.com is the new age in FOREX trading. With the right knowledge and guidance a trader can generate a full time income in just a few hours a day. The most powerful business on the planet is now served on a golden tray by Trade4Freedom.com - May 01, 2008 - Trade4Freedom.com
Non-Profit Approval Shows Delray CC Goes the Distance for Debtors
Government approval of Delray Credit Counseling’s 501(c)(3) status allows the agency to continue to lead its clients to debt freedom. - May 01, 2008 - Delray Credit Counseling
Symons Capital Management Introduces a New Small Cap Investment Strategy
SYMONS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT has introduced its third long-only equity mutual fund strategy, Symons Small Cap Institutional Fund (SSMIX). The strategy is an intellectual sibling of the Symons Alpha Growth and Symons Alpha Value strategies – in every case Symons Capital seeks to invest in... - April 30, 2008 - Symons Capital Management, Inc.
The Federal Banking CO-Op and the Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Announce Their Plans to Develop National Sales Staff and Membership Recruiters
Due to the huge increase in Foreclosures and Home Owners at Risk seeking immediate assistance The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center will be recruiting local sales staff and counselors to help homeowners understand their options and help them work out their housing problems. At the same time, FBC will be hiring local membership representatives to help grow their membership and assist on a local levels. - April 29, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Finding the Most Useful Sites – Web Site Develops New Ranking Algorithm
CreditCardAssist.com develops new algorithm to rank the most useful and authoritative sites on the topic. - April 28, 2008 - CreditCardAssist.com
Foreclosure Abstracts LLC Expands Its Coverage to Include San Diego Foreclosures
San Diego foreclosure data geared specifically for real estate professionals. - April 26, 2008 - LaForeclosure.net
Crescent State Bank Announces New Director of Operations
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 John A. Davis has joined the bank as director of operations. In this position, Davis will focus his activities... - April 26, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Kate Ford, a Mortgage Insider, Has Created Get-Your-Best-Mortgage-Rate.com, a Website with a Unique Twist
Home owners have long needed help translating the secret language of mortgage lenders. Get-Your-Best-Mortgage-Rate.com is an easy to understand mortgage guide to the home loan process with an emphasis on getting the best mortgage rate at the lowest cost. - April 25, 2008 - Get Your Best Mortgage Rate
Crescent Financial Corporation Announces Financial Results for First Quarter Ended March 31, 2008
Crescent Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:CRFN), parent company of Crescent State Bank of Cary, NC, today announced unaudited net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 of $1,000,000 or $.10 per diluted share compared with $1,466,000 or $.15 per diluted share for the prior year quarter. Earnings... - April 20, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Named to Top 100 Public Companies List by Triangle Business Journal
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (Nasdaq Global Market(SM)), has announced that the bank has been named one of the Top 100 Public Companies by the Triangle Business Journal. Rankings are... - April 19, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
MB Trading Achieves Top Ten Status for ETF Monthly Volume
MB Trading (“MBT”), a financial services company, announced Thursday that according to Nasdaq OMX Group, it ranked in the Top Ten of Market Participants for nine of the most actively traded Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in the month of February 2008. This marks a record for the company... - April 18, 2008 - MB Trading
Power Financial Credit Union Presents Family Fun Day -- Secure Your Family & Secure a New Car All in One Location
Power Financial Credit Union, one of South Florida’s largest credit unions, will transform its parking lot to bring a host of new and used car dealers together so consumers can secure a new car while families can get a free DNA LifePrint, endorsed by John Walsh, America’s trusted name... - April 17, 2008 - Power Financial Credit Union
Seattle Area Foreclosures Decline Five Percent in March 2008
Area Continues to Avoid Major Foreclosure Crisis - April 14, 2008 - Default Research Inc
S. Florida Foreclosures Decrease in March 2008
Broward County Sees 10 Percent Drop, Leads Area - April 14, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Detroit Area Foreclosures Decrease 16 Percent in March 2008
Foreclosure Statistics Continue to Improve in the Area. - April 11, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Bush Administration Expands FHAsecure to Offer More Assistance and Financing Aid to Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
The Bush Administration today announced new plans to help homeowners facing foreclosure. See if you qualify and enroll at www.fedfac.com - April 09, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
N. California Foreclosures Increase 4.6 Percent in March 2008
Area sees foreclosure increase at a relatively low rate. - April 09, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Banamex USA Opens Its New Branch in Calexico
Banamex USA announces the inauguration of its newest branch in Calexico, California, now open to serve its clients with all their banking and financial needs. With the opening of this new branch, Banamex USA will provide its clients the same quality service associated with Banamex in Mexico and... - April 09, 2008 - Citibank (Banamex USA) of Calexico, CA
S. California Foreclosures Increase 18 Percent in March 2008
Inland Empire Leads State in Foreclosures per Household. - April 08, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Phoenix Area Foreclosures Increase 35 Percent in March 2008
Area Sees Increase of Over 200 Percent from Same Time Last Year. - April 08, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Real Estate Experts Offer Advice to Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Assist-2-Sell brokers from around the country offer advice to homeowners who are at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure. - April 08, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Markwei Boye, Financial Consultant, says, “Let’s Talk Money” One Type of Fund for the Time of Your Life
As the primary responsibility for saving for retirement falls on individual Americans, many are learning more about investing every day, however, investing can be complex - April 06, 2008 - Smart Business International, PLLC
Students and Their Parents Seek Advice on Education Costs from Financial Planning Professional, Markwei Boye
Virtually all taxpayers can get help to pay for education costs in the form of tax credits and/or special deductions - April 06, 2008 - Smart Business International, PLLC
Mortgage Lender Bucks Industry Collapse by Selling Innovative New Loan
The Metzler Group at Mortgages Unlimited bucks mortgage industry collapse by selling new Home Ownership Accelerator® Loan. Introduced in the US in 2005, innovative all-in-one home loan combines personal checking with mortgage to help borrowers save thousands in interest payments. - April 02, 2008 - Mortgages Unlimited Inc, Metzler Group
Crescent State Bank Opens Second Wilmington Office
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced the opening of the bank’s new Wilmington office located at 2506 Independence Blvd. The new office, which opened... - March 31, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
FEDs Expected to Announce New Mortgage Guarantee Swaps Through the FHA This Week
In an unprecedented move the President Bush, Treasury Secretary Paulson and the Federal Reserve have reversed their position on helping homeowners at risk. President Bush has been saying he would veto any legislation that would help Homeowners and Investors facing foreclosure. He has announced his support of the newest plan offering FHA guaranteed mortgages. - March 29, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Real Talk Helps Vail Area Residents Get Out of Debt
Consumers across the nation are burdened with debt, which prevents them from reaching their full potential. In fact, consumer debt has reached an extremely vulnerable position for the well being of our nation. Real Talk is educating consumers to get out of debt using a system called Mortgage Accelerator Plus. Many are wiping out all of their debt in as little as 3 – 7 years. - March 29, 2008 - Reality Financial
Debt Consolidation Care Community Helping People with Some Dollars
The Debt Consolidation Care community is now helping the community members with some dollars. Their purpose is to extend their helping hand to all the debt burdened people and make them debt free. - March 29, 2008 - Debt Consolidation Care
Short Sale May Provide Option to Foreclosure; Assist-2-Sell Owner Uses Experience to Help Local Homeowners
Today, many homeowners have found themselves in a tough financial situation because their homes are worth less than what is owed. Mike Carter, owner and broker of an Assist-2-Sell office in St. Augustine, Fla., explores "short sales" as one option for helping homeowners get through this difficult time. - March 27, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
What You Need to Know About Choosing a Real Estate Agent
Most homeowners realize they need a real estate agent to help them sell their home. But how is one agent different from the next? - March 26, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Debt Shield Releases New Welcome DVD
New Welcome DVD provides valuable information for debt settlement clients. - March 26, 2008 - Debt Shield, Inc.
Costa Rica - the Undiscovered Southern Central Pacific Real Estate Boom
Changes are coming … this out-of-the-way place is not so out-of-the-way anymore. 1) New International Airport (Costa Rica’s third) is being built in Palmar Norte 2) New 80,000 square foot Hospital is currently under construction 3) Costanera Highway (Pacific Coast Highway) is in the final stages of road improvement. - March 25, 2008 - Hacienda Matapalo
Shoeboxed Releases Improved Navigation, Receipt Tagging
Shoeboxed.com released an improved design today, moving its main navigation to a side navigation bar, and changing its midnight blue header to a lighter blue. Additionally, tagging receipts by placing them in shoeboxes has been upgraded. In the top navigation, there is now more information about... - March 22, 2008 - Shoeboxed, Inc.
ProFund Financial and Real Estate Voted One of the "Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agents (SM)" as Featured in San Diego Magazine
Ryan Mathys & Tracie Kersten of ProFund Financial and Real Estate were voted one of the "Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agents (SM)" as featured in San Diego Magazine. - March 21, 2008 - ProFund Financial and Real Estate
MyMoneyManagementTools.com Helps Simplify Tasks of Personal & Small Business Financial Planning
Comprehensive and user-friendly spreadsheet tools for personal and small business financial planning are now available at www.MyMoneyManagementTools.com - March 21, 2008 - MyMoneyManagementTools.com
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Goes Live; The FFAC Launched Their New Membership Self Help Assistance Site Today
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance today launched their online interactive website to help home owners at risk. With Foreclosures soaring to historic levels, banks, mortgage companies, lenders and loan service organizations are looking for creative solutions to keep home owners in their homes and open lines of communication. The FFAC helps home owners develop plans and get results from their lenders and to understand the foreclosure process. - March 20, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Crescent State Bank Partners with Dress for Success Triangle NC
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 bank has partnered with Dress for Success Triangle NC. Dress for Success Triangle NC is an affiliate of the... - March 20, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Fresh Start Forms is on a Mission to Teach 1 Million People How to Live Debt Free in 2008
During his most recent guest appearance on WGN’s The Money Show, Edward Sanchez co-founder of Fresh Start Forms, LLC stated his company’s mission to teach 1 million people how to live debt free in 2008. When asked if their mission was related to Oprah’s Big Give, Sanchez stated they are not associated, although he believes they share a common goal; to empower as many people as possible. - March 20, 2008 - Fresh Start Forms LLC