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Britain looks to sell off parts of Royal Bank of Scotland

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Britain faces the same dilemma as the U.S. when it comes to bailed-out companies: When to sell off the billions of dollars worth of assets it bought from those companies at the height of the crisis.
Posted In: Royal Bank of Scotland, Britain, Scotland, bank
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Chase slips up

Friday, March 2, 2012
A JPMorgan Chase executive said this week that clients who have less than $100,000 in deposits are unprofitable for the bank. New York bureau chief Heidi Moore discusses consumer reaction to that statement, and what it means for the bank.
Posted In: bank, deposits, too big to fail, consumer banking, retail banking, JPMorgan

Bank of America to test new fees

Thursday, March 1, 2012
The bank is reportedly currently testing different fee models -- including monthly charges of anywhere from $6 to $25. This comes after a pushback last year against a $5 monthly debit card fee.
Posted In: bank, Bank of America, fees

My very first at-B.A.T.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
A letter found in the attic tells a story of the ATM's origins.
Posted In: ATM, overdraft, CFPB, bank
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J.P. Morgan profits despite its depositors

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
J.P. Morgan Chase is posting record profits and opening hundreds of new branches. But most depositors don’t make the bank any money at all.
Posted In: bank, JPMorgan, Chase, banking

Banks to dole out compensation to homeowners

Thursday, February 9, 2012
A settlement has been reached between state attorneys general and five major banks, but the problems of the housing market in the U.S. are far from over.
Posted In: Housing, foreclosure, bank, mortgage, mortgage settlement

States nearing mortgage settlement with big banks

Thursday, February 9, 2012
The Obama administration and nearly every U.S. state are reportedly ready to settle for $26 billion with five of the country's largest banks over allegations of abusive foreclosure practices.
Posted In: Housing, foreclosure, states, bank, mortgage settlement

Weekly Wrap: Greece and American banks

Friday, January 20, 2012
A review of the week's biggest business news. This week: News of a debt deal for Greece and what U.S. bank earnings says about the industry in the future.
Posted In: Weekly Wrap, Wall Street, Greece, bank

How about a bi-weekly mortgage payment?

Friday, January 20, 2012
After refinancing my house with a low-rate, conventional 15-year mortgage, I received an offer to set up bi-weekly or weekly payments. What are the benefits and pitfalls of such a plan? Ron, Richmond Hill, GA
Posted In: mortgage, home, fees, bank
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Wells Fargo and Citigroup: A tale of two banks

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wells Fargo announced a 20 percent yearly profit today, making money on its mortgage business. But Citigroup stumbled as trading revenue dips for stocks and bonds.
Posted In: Citigroup, Wells Fargo, bank

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