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Current fiscal crisis demands leadership

Our nation’s fiscal crisis begs for leadership. This brings to mind the sterling example of Amadeo Peter Giannini ...

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Proposed change in measure of inflation

Most of us understand that reducing the budget deficit and paying down the national debt are crucially important ...

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Ask these questions before buying insurance

Whether you’re a first-time buyer of auto insurance or already have it but are looking for a better ...

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Beware perils of borrowing from 401(k)

As the economy struggles to recover, you — like many other borrowers — may have found it difficult ...

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‘Remote capture deposits’ a useful tool

For one reason or another, you may not feel like going to the bank to deposit your checks. ...

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Making your home more secure

While we may not realize it, many of us make our homes easy targets for criminals. This may ...

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When term insurance makes sense

You want your loved ones to be financially protected if you can no longer provide for them.

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Financial preparation for natural disasters

The recent flurry of devastating tornadoes that swept across Alabama and other parts of the nation illustrates that ...

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Driving principles of market economy still true

The Jamestown colony was floundering, hovering on the brink of disaster with staggering financial and human losses. Only ...

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Financial literacy is crucial in today’s economy

Despite the economic recovery currently under way, many Alabamians still face a monumental financial crisis. Consumer indebtedness in ...

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Using smart phones for banking activities

Studies indicate that 90 percent of the American people have cell phones. And by the end of this ...

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Take care to choose reputable credit counseling

Like most Americans, you probably recognize the need for financial planning. You may also understand that the importance ...

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You can make up a lost tax break

Did your dependent — as determined by the Internal Revenue Service — become independent?

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Get the credit rating you want

Customers often ask why lenders need to review their credit report before approving them for a home or ...

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Food prices expected to rise even higher

Why are food prices so high? That question is on the minds of most consumers today.

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