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Romney proposes 28 percent top income tax rate (Reuters)

February 22, 2012

Reuters - Republican Mitt Romney, looking for a boost in his presidential campaign, proposed an overhaul of the tax system on Wednesday that he said would cut Americans' tax rates by 20 percent and limit deductions for the wealthy. (Source: yahoo.com)

JPMorgan, Citi, BofA sued for $949 million by Sealink (Reuters)

February 22, 2012

Reuters - JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., Bank of America Corp. and more than a half dozen other major banks are being hit with a new lawsuit over $949 million in residential mortgage-backed securities. (Source: yahoo.com)

Consumer-finance watchdog probes overdraft fees (AP)

February 22, 2012

AP - The government's new consumer-watchdog agency is launching a probe into costly overdraft fees charged by big banks. (Source: yahoo.com)

U.S. proposes to reduce top corporate tax rate: report (Reuters)

February 22, 2012

Reuters - The Obama administration will propose slashing the top income tax rate for corporations to 28 percent from the current 35 percent, as part of a corporate tax reform plan that is set to be announced on Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal said. (Source: yahoo.com)

10 Things Prepaid Card Issuers Won't Tell You

February 21, 2012

Suze Orman and A-Rod are pitching these popular products, but experts say beware of the pitfalls. (Source: smartmoney.com)

Updated Credit Card Glossary

February 21, 2012

While the terminology often stays quite consistent in the credit card and financial industries, there are those times when a update is good for the wallet. Here, you'll find the most commonly used terms. (Source: creditcardsbay.com)

Banks to gulp half a trillion euros from ECB (Reuters)

February 20, 2012

Reuters - The European Central Bank will lend nearly half a trillion euros to banks at rock-bottom rates next week through its three-year refinancing operation, despite signs institutions already have adequate liquidity, Reuters polls showed on Monday. (Source: yahoo.com)

Gettington Credit Provides Quick Approval

February 19, 2012

When it's time to apply for a store card, the Gettington Credit card provides a number of reasons why it's the #1 choice. With such features as no annual fee and online account management, it makes sense to apply for the card. (Source: creditcardsbay.com)

Tax Prep for the Novice

February 18, 2012

Though young adults generally have relatively simple tax returns, they're prone to making big mistakes that can cost them. Here are the basics they need to know. (Source: wsj.com)

Tax Prep for the Novice

February 18, 2012

Though young adults generally have relatively simple tax returns, they're prone to making big mistakes that can cost them. Here are the basics they need to know. (Source: wsj.com)

Tax Prep for the Novice

February 18, 2012

Though young adults generally have relatively simple tax returns, they're prone to making big mistakes that can cost them. Here are the basics they need to know. (Source: wsj.com)

Dude, Where's My Interest?

February 17, 2012

Glitch causes Ally Bank to miss interest payments to 5,000 of its retail CD customers. (Source: wsj.com)

Why Fund Managers Still Like Bank Stocks

February 17, 2012

Financials have been on a tear this year. But are there still opportunities for ordinary investors? (Source: wsj.com)

Dude, Where's My Interest?

February 17, 2012

Glitch causes Ally Bank to miss interest payments to 5,000 of its retail CD customers. (Source: wsj.com)

Citigroup whistleblower: I have no regrets (Reuters)

February 16, 2012

Reuters - It wasn't Sherry Hunt's original intent to go public on the shoddy quality control at a mortgage unit at Citigroup Inc , her employer since 2004. (Source: yahoo.com)

Business Owners Flock to Award-Winning AMEX YourBuzz

February 16, 2012

American Express has a great tool for business owners. Its award winning app, YourBuzz, is generating a lot of...well...buzz. (Source: creditcardsbay.com)

Citigroup pays $158 million in mortgage fraud pact (Reuters)

February 15, 2012

Reuters - Citigroup Inc has agreed to pay $158.3 million to settle U.S. civil claims that it defrauded the government into insuring thousands of risky home loans made by its CitiMortgage unit. (Source: yahoo.com)

Federal Reserve Board announces its approval of the notice by Capital One Financial Corporation ("Capital One") to acquire ING Bank

February 14, 2012

Federal Reserve Board announces its approval of the notice by Capital One Financial Corporation ("Capital One") to acquire ING Bank (Source: federalreserve.gov)

Why Your Credit Card’s Website Should be Bookmarked

February 14, 2012

There are few folks these days who aren't online at least for awhile each day. Use that time to explore your credit card's website for member-only savings, new product offers and even breaking news. (Source: creditcardsbay.com)

U.S.: Swiss Bank Is 'Fugitive' in Tax Case

February 10, 2012

U.S. prosecutors labeled Switzerland's oldest bank a "fugitive" after its representatives failed to appear at a court hearing on charges it helped wealthy Americans hide from U.S. tax authorities more than $1.2 billion. (Source: wsj.com)

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