Category Archives: News

News items relating to the world of finance.

Will Credit Unions be Successful in 2009

 2008 was a successful year for many of the US credit unions.  The credit unions, such as Navy Federal Credit…

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US Banks Still Advertising

I must admit that after attending my local football game at the weekend I find it strange that the US…

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Are Derivatives Weapons of Mass Destruction?

It has been quoted in the press that Warren Buffet, the famous investor, had allegedly warned that financial derivatives were…

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Regions Bank Raises Finance

Regions Bank, the US bank, appear to have raised some significant debt finance on the day before Christmas Eve.  Regions Bank will…

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Investing in Technology

The December vacation has been spent playing with numerous electronic gadgets that my various family members have received for Christmas.…

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Happy New Year

We just want to wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! Let’s hope that the turmoil seen in…

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Good-Bye 2008

Phew, we have almost made it. I think 2008 has been financially one of the most stressful, yet strangely interesting,…

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New Year’s Resolution to Review Personal Finances

If like me you are currently thinking about what to have as your New Year’s resolution, you could do a…

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Great Little Books

If you received any book vouchers for Christmas and are looking for a couple of little books to purchase, then…

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More Thoughts on Gold

This time of year always causes us to reflect on the year that is coming to pass. As we all…

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