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Britain to Tax Bank Bonuses to the Tune of 50 Percent

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It seems only natural for the government to step in and control the banking greed that is spiraling out of control. The banking industry in Britain has received over £850-billion in taxpayer bailout funds in a twelve-month period. Meanwhile, unemployment is still high. And just as the banks were gearing up to pay employees over [...]

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Minorities Sidestep Banks: What Are We Afraid of?

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Whilst minorities work within the systems of society, they largely remain distrustful of them. While they go to work and earn paychecks, only a portion of those will deposit their checks with a banking system. USA Today revealed an alarming statistic that 53% of African American homes and 43 % of Hispanic homes resort to [...]

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Is Your Bank a Good Fit?

Creating Your Own Stress Test The government is conducting stress tests for banks across the country. It’s also time for consumers to conduct their own personal satisfaction tests with their banks to ensure that they’re truly getting the service they deserve. Roma Luciw from the Globe and Mail insists that you make sure your bank [...]

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Get $75 Dollars from Bank of America

It’s no secret that Bank of America is standing on thin ice. They’re also the King of jerking you around with your money. But who are we to turn down a free $75? You can get the $75 by opening a new account with them. This offer is good until the end of August 30, [...]

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Why You Should Take a Look at Smaller Banks

Most people stow their hard-earned money away in a large bank’s checking/savings/ investment account. And in return for their trust, they get automated phone customer service, little interest, taxes going to the bank via way of bailout funds, red tape with withdrawing and deposits, and no mercy when one overdraws money. The recession is causing [...]

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