Monthly Archives: April 2022
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How I Saved Thousands By Buying A New Car
Image source: Getty Images My car is worth more than I paid for. Here’s how I did it. Key points Since cars quickly lose value, it ... -
Governor signs Limón’s bank bill
NEWS-PHOTO PRESS KITSenator Monique Limon Sen. Monique Limón’s legislation reinstating a California finance law exemption for certain commercial loans was signed into law by Governor Gavin ... -
Texas members vote to merge, creating fifth-largest UC in Houston area
The state flag of Texas. (Source: Adobe Stock) The $524 million People’s Trust Federal Credit Union will merge with the $896 million First Service Credit Union ... -
3 payday loan alternatives you need to know – The Suffolk News-Herald
Source of images Sponsored Content If you are in dire need of money due to an emergency or similar situation, the first thing that probably comes ... -
Sonic signs $5.7 million deal with banks to settle data breach lawsuit
By Allison Grande (April 27, 2022, 9:46 PM EDT) — A class of financial institutions suing Sonic Corp. for a 2017 data breach that compromised millions ... -
Shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) are down -3.43% this week; Should you buy?
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) stock is up 8.46% over the past 12 months, and the average Wall Street analyst rating is a Strong Buy. InvestorsObserver’s ... -
Digital Life Bank and Credit Unions Partner for Digital Life Bank’s Digital Transformation and Public Cloud Payments Modernization
The future of financial services is digital. At this point in 2022, the concept of “digital transformation” has become a household term since the coronavirus accelerated ... -
Protect yourself: 3 steps to follow before opening a joint account with a partner
Money / Financial Planning Amax Photo / iStock.com Being in a relationship often means merging finances, but before you open joint accounts with your partner, you ... -
From Kilkenny? Change current account? Your credit union has you covered!
Having a checking account with a bank is one of those things that many people don’t think about once they sign up. Of course, they’re all ... -
Research: Rating Action: Moody’s downgrades Banese deposits to Ba3, outlook stable
New York, April 25, 2022 — Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) today downgraded all long-term ratings and ratings assigned to Banco do Estado de Sergipe ... -
How to get a cashier’s check (and when you need one)
Using checks to make payments isn’t as common these days, as there are often quicker and more convenient options to choose from. But in some situations, ... -
‘The Bad Guys’ Wins Weekend With Strong $24 Million Debut
‘The villains’ DreamWorks and Universal In a grim “times have changed” comparison, less than five years ago, I was mildly disappointed that DreamWorks’ delightful Captain Underpants: ... -
This 1 Costco Perk Could Help You Avoid Food Waste
Image source: Getty Images. As a parent of three young children, stocking my fridge and pantry on a budget can be difficult. This is where Costco ... -
End of the 2022 spring meetings of the IMF and the World Bank
The 2022 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank will end today. The Economic Consortium The 2022 Spring Meetings of the ... -
How can I benefit from a private student loan?
Approximately 7.9% or $131 billion of student debt in the United States is held by private companies rather than the federal government. Private student loans differ ... -
4 benefits of making a down payment on your car
A deposit includes the cash you have on hand, the value of your trade-in, and any discounts you qualify for. All of these elements work together ... -
MLO Mentor: California Residential Mortgage Law
MLO Mentor is an ongoing series covering compliance best practices for Mortgage Loan Originators (MLOs). This article will review licensing, origination, and MLO reporting under the ... -
Member credit unions vote in favor of MWCUA-NWCUA merger
Source: Adobe Stock. Member credit unions of the Mountain West Credit Union Association and the Northwest Credit Union Association voted to approve the merger of the ... -
Investing in Venus (XVS) – Everything you need to know
The DeFi sector has revolutionized finance by making it decentralized and accessible to everyone, without prejudice of any kind. This is very beneficial when it comes ... -
Temenos Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Customer Experience Platforms for Digital Banking in North America 2022
News Temenos Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Customer Experience Platforms for Digital Banking in North America 2022 Temenos is recognized for its open architecture and ... -
Credit unions “adapt to the local economic terrain”, recognizes the CFPB | 2022-04-19
Credit unions are among the institutions that offer products and services tailored to their communities, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) wrote in a report released ... -
Fresno firm brings marketing power to banks and credit unions
Nettra Media CEO Dave Martin (center) is working with Alpharank to help smaller financial institutions better track applicants online. Photo contributed published on April 18, 2022 ... -
Ballincollig claims top of League after beating Barrs
Ballincollig moved to the top of Cork SFL Credit Unions Division 1A after beating champions St Finbarr County at Togher on Saturday night. Darren Murphy and ... -
Banks reluctant to spend trade credit on oil imports
KARACHI: Despite recent reassurance from the central bank, most commercial banks are reluctant to extend trade credit to oil sector entities facing the worst liquidity crunch ... -
Consumer Financial Protection Gone Wrong | News, Sports, Jobs
he crises of recent years tend to erase from memory those that preceded them. One, as you may recall, was the financial collapse of ... -
Supporters still call for student debt forgiveness despite another pause in loan repayments, more money for Pell grants and HBCUs
By Charlene Crowell, Special at AFRO In recent days, student loans and other higher education programs have been the subject of multiple initiatives. On April 6, ... -
Credit union raises fees despite decision to lure customers from Ulster and KBC
One of the largest credit unions in the country will increase its fees for using its checking account. The move comes despite the movement’s attempts to ... -
Delaware Announces New Rent Reporting Pilot Program That Could Help Boost Credit Scores | News
DELAWARE —Senator Kyle Evans Gay, in partnership with the Delaware State Housing Authority, secured $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding this month for a pilot ... -
Star Parker | Consumer Financial Protection Gone Wrong | Columns
The crises of recent years tend to erase from memory those that preceded them. One, as you may recall, was the financial collapse of 2008 – ... -
Mitigating Interest Rate Cost and Risk in an Inflationary World
In an environment of rising inflation and rising short and long-term rates, we look at lending options that real estate investors and developers can use to ... -
Why buy now, pay later and cryptocurrency needs to be in the payments handbook
By Keith Ash, SVP of SRM (Strategic Resource Management) Consumer payment behaviors are changing, largely due to a variety of emerging options. Financial institutions need to ... -
Chinese governance gets too much ‘social credit’
Author: Vincent Brussee, MERICS Although China’s central leadership sees its social credit system as a key part of the country’s national governance system, implementing the initiative ... -
OSB Group launches new extended range of bridging products
OSB Group, one of the UK’s leading specialist lenders, has launched a new extended relay proposition through Precise Mortgages & InterBay to help brokers meet their ... -
Tips for buyers and sellers at the spring market
In the last quarter, we saw the most favored interest rates go from 3.5% to 4.5%. While these rates are historically among the lowest in decades, ... -
Here’s how big banks can try to challenge Visa and Mastercard
A recent report from The Wall Street Journal revealed that the cohort of major banks that owns the company that operates Zelle is considering allowing consumers ... -
Coalition of Credit Unions of Canada Forms Exclusive Partnership with Collabria Financial | News
Five-year deal solidifies Collabria’s position as exclusive credit card provider Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, AB, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Central 1 and Collabria Financial ... -
Reviews | Marylanders would benefit from a real economic education
Ramon Looby is President and CEO of Maryland Bankers Association. Julie Weaver is Executive Director of the Maryland Council on Economic Education. To improve financial resilience ... -
Gotrade, lemon.markets, Unifimoney & Gaviti
To FinTech future, we know it can be easy to overlook funding announcements in this fast-paced industry. That’s why we’ve set up our weekly In Case ... -
rbi: RBI could relax ceiling on portfolios of loans to regional priority sectors by regional rural banks
The Reserve Bank could relax the ceiling on the sale of loan portfolios to priority sectors by regional rural banks or RRBs under certain conditions, officials ... -
Major banks can use the Zelle payment service to accept Mastercard and Visa
America’s big banks are in a football scrimmage over whether to call an audible that would cut off credit card companies from one of their most ... -
Differences between a credit union and a bank
GRPD chief discusses investigation into shooting of officer,… 32 minutes ago 1 dead, 1 injured in Muskegon’s Roosevelt Park shooting… 6 hours ago Storm Team 8 ... -
6 things to look for in payday loan companies
We all face financial challenges at some point and that’s when credit comes in handy. When you need money to cover unexpected expenses, you can consider ... -
Governor Abbott Appoints Three People to Credit Union Board | Texas Governor’s Office
April 5, 2022 | Austin, TX | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed John D. “David” Bleazard and reappointed Julia “Beckie” Stockstill Cobb and Yusuf E. Farran ... -
Thoughts of holiday debt still linger in the spring
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – As we prepare to revel in the warmth and beauty of spring, a new survey has found that many Americans are caught ... -
Average Dealer Margin Fee | Auto Express Credit
Dealer profit margins, or market adjustments, occur when demand exceeds supply. In times like these, which we are currently experiencing, it is common to pay at ... -
Small businesses in need of a loan find banks stingy
NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses are still struggling with the pandemic and now high inflation — and they’re finding it difficult to get a loan ... -
Maui County Small Business Grant application deadline is April 15
April 3, 2022, 12:30 p.m. HST * Updated March 31, 3:14 p.m. The deadline to apply for the Maui County Small Business Grant Program is April ... -
Why do mortgage lenders require home insurance?
Image source: Getty Images If you want to borrow for a house, you will need a home insurance policy. Key points Home insurance can protect you, ... -
London-based Libro posts $1 billion growth for the second consecutive year
Breadcrumb Links Local News Steve Bolton, managing director of Libro Credit Union, said the London-based financial institution was pleased with its performance in 2021. (Derek Ruttan/The ... -
These 4 Anti-Inflation Stocks Pay Monthly Dividends
There are many stocks that pay dividends monthly, and investors might be interested in those that offer annual returns in line with the inflation rate of ... -
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Announces New Grant Programs Aimed at Increasing Diversity in Affordable Housing Development and Small Business Growth
Community First Diverse Developer Initiative, Housing Counseling Resource Program, Accelerate Grants for Small Business Tweet that Community first® Diverse Developer Initiative and community first® The Housing ...