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Online banks boom as dissatisfaction with traditional banks grows

Image of People are hoping that online banks are the panacea against the ills of traditional brick-and-mortar banks.

Online-only banks are experiencing a surge in new customers following an unprecedented public backlash against brick-and-mortar banks, ... continue reading


What's between you and a Second Great Depression?

Image of The bitter pill of the economic stimulus may be the only thing that can prevent a Second Great Depression.

It's becoming increasingly apparent to a greater number of economists and political figures that the great recession of 2008 could ... continue reading


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Housing mortgage rates fall below 4 percent

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Good news for people who have the credit to buy a home. The interest rates on 30-year fixed mortgages fell below 4 percent for the first ... continue reading


Dreamliner to set a new standard for passenger comfort

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According to Boeing a new age in air travel is about to begin. Boeing's 787 Dreamliner will take to the skies over Japan by end of this ... continue reading


U.S. to investigate Chinese tech firms for fraud

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Chinese internet stocks have taken a plunge as the U.S. Justice Department announced that it was considering an investigation into ... continue reading


Bank of America has declared war--on America

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Bank of America has lost money from a cap on fees that they can charge retailers. Now they're coming after you to make up the difference. ... continue reading



Cities cutting costs, raising fees

Image of City hall is making more cuts as the recession grinds on.

The worst recession in 70 years is crushing American cities. As municipal officials across the country try to make ends meet, they ... continue reading


UBS CEO resigns amid scandal

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Swiss Bank UBS has announced the resignation of their CEO, Oswald Gruebel, just two weeks after the banking giant was caught in a $2.3 ... continue reading


Investors fear Greek default inevitable

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The Euro dropped against the dollar and Yen on Monday as traders became increasingly concerned with policymakers' approaches to the ... continue reading


Boeing 787 Dreamliner enters service

Image of After years of delay, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is entering service.

Boeing is delivering its first 787 Dreamliner today to Japanese carrier, All Nippon Airlines at a ceremony in Everett Washington.  ... continue reading


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