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July 1, 2008

Let the Fireworks Begin! - Tripp Johnson

It has been a while since I engaged in a vigorous rant, so in the spirit of the 4th of July, it’s time to ignite a barrel full of roman candles, a carton of bottle rockets and possibly launch an array of cherry bombs. The target: ATM FEES.

June 20, 2008

Surviving the Dark Ages of Banking - Steve Williams

Q2 2008 will be remembered as a time when the banking industry’s tenuous optimism about a light recession and mild credit issues turned into the worst environment in 30 years.

June 6, 2008

Adventures in the Customer Data Mine - Quintin Sykes

A banker told me some whippersnapper in Marketing said there might be something valuable hidden in the data mine. Can you believe it? he wanted to know. "I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t," I said. "Let’s head on into the mine."

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Are U.S. consumers short on money management skills... or just money?

In a survey of 1,200 adults conducted by the American Association of Retired Persons, only 42% said they budget expenses, only 37% have ordered their credit report within the past 12 months, and just 36% have ever received professional financial guidance.

36% of 1,000 adults polled by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling said they have no savings, excluding what might be in retirement plans. Of those with savings, most don't have enough to meet three months of expenses in a pinch.

Source: Arizona Republic,
5-11-08

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