Archive for July, 2014:

Intel Financial Group appoints Shane Taylor as Chief Country Officer for Singapore

Date: Jul 09 2014
1888PressRelease - Intel Financial Group today announced the appointment of Shane Taylor as Chief Country Officer for Singapore effective immediately. He takes over from Peter Morrison who retired from the firm at the end of May 2014. Mr. Taylor will report ...Read More »

Financial blunders that can cripple your net worth

Date: Jul 09 2014
Learn to avoid mistakes that can compromise your wealth.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/68689746/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Financial-blunders-that-can-cripple-your-net-worth/ Read More »

In financial literacy, U.S. teens are below Latvia

Date: Jul 09 2014
Shanghai, China's financial hub, was the leader in financial literacy.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/68682423/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~In-financial-literacy-US-teens-are-below-Latvia/ Read More »

After Market: Investors See Alcoa as a Shiny Harbinger of Profits

Date: Jul 09 2014
Filed under: Earnings, Market News Alcoa rallied Wednesday after reporting its second quarter results Tuesday after the bell, fueling hope on Wall Street that the earnings season will be strong. The Dow Jones industrial average (^DJI) gained 78 points, while the ...Read More »

Easy Way to Save Hundreds a Year: Keep Your Old Smartphone

Date: Jul 09 2014
Filed under: Shopping, How to Save Money, Deals, Cell Phones Getty Images Do you have an older smartphone that still works? Will you soon be eligible for a new phone but see little reason to upgrade? Although newer smartphones may be larger, ...Read More »

Fed Eyes October for Final Taper of Stimulus

Date: Jul 09 2014
Filed under: Inflation, Unemployment Rate, Economic Recovery, Federal Reserve, Interest Rates Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen By Howard Schneider, Michael Flaherty and Jonathan Spicer WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve has begun detailing how it plans to ease the ...Read More »

Dothop.com image search engine finds a home with smartphones

Date: Jul 08 2014
1888PressRelease - Consumers will know exactly what they're getting before they click on an ad. The Dothop Ad Platform delivers more valuable clicks leading to increased conversions while reducing consumer frustration at clicking through to ads that don't match their ...Read More »

Burton Financial Partners’ names Barry Hendry as Global Head of Risk Management

Date: Jul 08 2014
1888PressRelease - HONG KONG -- Burton Financial Partners' today announced that Barry Hendry will join the firm as Global Head of Risk Management. In that role, he will lead Burton Financial Partners' risk management group worldwide, working closely with senior management, ...Read More »

High times: Pot for fun on sale in Wash. state

Date: Jul 08 2014
State joins Colorado in allowing sales of marijuana for recreational use.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/68542312/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~High-times-Pot-for-fun-on-sale-in-Wash-state/ Read More »

Are phone companies ‘cramming’ charges onto your bill?

Date: Jul 08 2014
Misleading or unauthorized charges are popping up on phone bills and costing consumers millions.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/68562802/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Are-phone-companies-cramming-charges-onto-your-bill/ Read More »