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Banks back down on debit card fees
Oct 28, 2011
After major backlash following Bank of America's decision to charge $5 for debit cards, other big banks across the country are deciding against the practice.
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If not debit fees, what will banks do to earn cash?
Oct 28, 2011
Big banks have backed off of the idea of debit card fees for now in the wake of backlash against Bank of America's plan. But where will banks try to make money going forward?
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Los Angeles ordinance would require banks to invest locally
Oct 27, 2011
Los Angeles Councilman Richard Alarcon is pushing a "banking responsibility ordinance" that would require banks doing business with the city to invest in the community.
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How the community bank is different
Oct 24, 2011
The chairman of North Jersey Community Bank talks about how community banks are different from the big ones, and how that difference can matter.
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Remember Nov. 5: Bank Transfer Day
Oct 21, 2011
An art gallery owner who's fed up with corporate banking established Nov. 5 to be the deadline for people to shift their money from big banks to smaller credit unions.
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Eroding trust: Another economy red flag
Oct 19, 2011
It's hardly surprising that Americans don't trust banks and other financial institutions. Think Bank of America's $5 debit card fee; the wide array...
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Goldman Sachs in the red
Oct 18, 2011
The investment bank reported only its second quarterly loss since going public in 1999. One factor is the volatility of stock markets, which is affecting experienced traders like Goldman as well as small investors.
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Julia Coronado: What Citigroup, Wells Fargo earnings mean
Oct 17, 2011
Earnings numbers out today from Citigroup and Wells Fargo were positive. But how long will it be before the average person feels the effects?
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Big banks report earnings
Oct 17, 2011
America's biggest banks face challenges in investment and commercial banking. But the outlook for regional banks is brighter.
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JP Morgan Chase reports quarterly earnings
Oct 13, 2011
Earnings from Wall Street banks are beginning to trickle in, with JP Morgan the first to report. But are all banks created equal?
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