Category Archives: General
Banks Looking At New Fees
Banks, in an attempt to wring more revenue out of customer accounts, are planning new ways to raise fees on basic products like debit cards, cash machines and checking accounts. As regulation curtailing financial institutions from levying certain charges on … Continue reading
MicroLenders, Once Honored, Now Struggling
Microcredit is losing its halo in many developing countries. Microcredit was once extolled by world leaders like Bill Clinton and Tony Blair, as a powerful tool that could help eliminate poverty, through loans as small as $50 to cowherds, basket … Continue reading
Dozens of Jackdaws Found Dead in Sweden
Officials say about 50 birds have been found dead on a street in Sweden Veterinarian Robert ter Horst says the cause of jackdaws’ deaths was unclear but that fireworks were set off near the scene Tuesday night. The birds were … Continue reading
C.F.T.C. Pushes Compromise on Trading Limits
Banks Looking At New Fees Banks, in an attempt to wring more revenue out of customer accounts, are planning new ways to raise fees on basic products like debit cards, cash machines and checking accounts. As regulation curtailing financial institutions … Continue reading
Landlords Pay New Attention To Rent Monitoring
Landlords are beginning to act more like airlines — using supply and demand to make quick adjustments to rent prices. In fact, some landlords are now using sophisticated computerized models to monitor competition, upcoming vacancies and seasonal patterns to determine … Continue reading