Banking Articles
APR is intended to make it easier to compare lenders and loan options. Annual percentage rate (APR) is the simplified counterpart to the effective interest rate the borrower will pay on a loan.
Fri, 19 Sep 2008: Are Your Finances Prepared to Weather an Unexpected Storm?
Hurricane Katrina taught some important lessons three years ago. Most importantly, preparedness when it comes to health and safety are necessary issues on which to spend time and energy. However, when faced with an unexpected situation, people should also spend time on a financial preparedness plan.
Thu, 18 Sep 2008: Bank Basics: A Short History of Financial Institutions
For centuries, banks have influenced the economies and politics of the world. Traditionally, banks originated as places where businesses could secure loans to purchase inventory, and thereafter collect the funds with interest once the goods were sold.
Thu, 18 Sep 2008: Bank Basics: Understanding the Various Types of Banks
Banking has changed in many ways through the centuries. The oldest forms of banking were often simple loans issued to businesses to purchase their goods. Once the goods were sold, the lender collected the money for the loan with interest.
Tue, 9 Sep 2008: Offshore Banks: Offering Low Tax Services With Confidentiality
Offshore banks are becoming increasingly maligned as they fight to protect your wealth from the prying eyes of aggressive governments.
Sat, 6 Sep 2008: Entrepreneur Enterprise: Finding a Bank for Your Small Business
Starting one's own business can be the fulfillment of the American Dream. But it's also a risk that should be carefully calculated. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), more than 50 percent of new businesses fail in the first five years.
Tue, 2 Sep 2008: Offshore Accounts Offer You Investment Flexibility And More Choices!
Offshore accounts and offshore investing has been painted with gray shades because of a few investors involved in money laundering or illegal businesses.
Fri, 22 Aug 2008: New Technology to Eliminate Check Fraud
With technological advances, check cashers can rest easy with a new fingerprinting system. The new technology helps eliminate fraud in check cashing stores nationwide.
Fri, 22 Aug 2008: Looking For Important Online Banking Information
When people start searching for online banks to transact any type of banking business, they will find a large variety of financial institutions that are willing to provide a variety of financial services.
Thu, 21 Aug 2008: That Was Then This is Now: E-Commerce And Online Banking
It's hard to believe that not all that long ago - in the distant past - there was no such thing as e-commerce. There was no place to sell goods to an international audience via the World Wide Web.
Thu, 21 Aug 2008: The Emergence of Online Banking
There was a day when personal banking required a trip to the bank, standing in often long lines, and making a transaction via a bank teller. Money was accessible only at a brick and mortar location. Any financial needs not taken care of by the end of the business day would have to wait until the next.
Thu, 21 Aug 2008: Tips on How to Borrow Money Wisely
Borrowing money from a bank or lending institution can help one achieve personal and financial opportunities that may not otherwise be feasible. However, without proper knowledge and discipline, borrowing can get a person into trouble.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008: Online Banking: Increasingly Convenient
The fastest, most convenient way to access one's bank account information, online banking has gained widespread acceptance for its ease, accessibility and security. From a home computer, users can log onto their bank account and initiate transactions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008: Hole-in-the-Wall Banking Transforms People's Access to Money
ATMs, or the automated teller machine, were the brilliant brainchild of several inventors who each capitalized and improved on an idea far ahead of its time when it was first conceived. An early and not-so-successful prototype was first conceived in the late 1930s when the idea of a hole-in-the-wall machine that would allow customers to make financial transactions was conceived.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008: Defining QROPs for Pensions
QROPS stands for Qualifying Recognized Overseas Pension Scheme and is a pension scheme that is offered to those who hold a UK pension plan but reside in another country. There are tremendous financial benefits if you plan accordingly.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008: Evolution of Credit Cards and Online Banking
Since the early 19th century, businesses and consumers have made use of credit in the place of currency. But credit stretches even as far back as ancient Babylon. History has recorded individuals who set up payments in exchange for goods that they could not afford to purchase outright.
Sun, 10 Aug 2008: Why The Choice Of Bank Is A Vital Business Consideration
A look at the considerations when selecting a bank for business finances and how a good working relationship with the account manager can pay dividends.
Sat, 9 Aug 2008: Your Own Offshore Account
You've probably seen some sort of mob movie or seen on the news where a criminal has stored money in an offshore account. You may even associate an offshore account as being something that only the rich own because they are trying to evade taxes or they just want to show off how fancy their life is by bragging about their Swiss bank account.
Sun, 3 Aug 2008: Operating A Bank Account In Hong Kong
Hong Kong has more than 100 licenced banks and so can offer several finance related services to customers in Hong Kong as well as in Asia Pacific region. You can benefit from business consultancy services to help you operate your bank account.
Sat, 2 Aug 2008: Online Bill Pay is Secure and Convenient
For those who have discovered online bill pay, the world of writing checks and addressing envelopes just got a whole lot brighter. Online bill pay allows users to manage their bills without the hassles of shuffling paper and affixing stamps. It is also a secure way to handle finances online from home.
Fri, 1 Aug 2008: Small Business Bank Account; Partnership Made In Heaven?
Advice to small business owners on how to make the right decision when choosing a bank account.
Fri, 1 Aug 2008: Online Banking Provides Satisfaction and Convenience for Users
With all the attention online banking has received in the last couple of years, it seems there are new online banks popping up everywhere. Users are choosing online banking for its ease and convenience. And while issues of identity theft are important factors to consider with online banking, it has not stopped people from utilizing the Web to streamline their finances.
Thu, 10 Jul 2008: Online Banking and E-Commerce: Terms and Definitions
Access to information and entertainment, credit and financial services, and products from every corner of the world is greater than earlier generations could ever have imagined.
Sat, 5 Jul 2008: Getting Cheap Gas Is Not As Big A Problem As One Might Think
Very powerful article that focuses on fuel efficiency utilizing known and proven technology instead of waiting or hoping for lower gas prices to come back around. Very informative, a must read.
Fri, 4 Jul 2008: Northern Rock - Could It Happen Again ?
The UK Government has been severely criticised over the Northern Rock banking disaster. A consultative document has been issued which seeks to prevent any run on a UK bank in the future.
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