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checking account stories: 4 news summaries
family circus

Jon, Kate Will Go to Arbitration Over Cash Dispute

Mercurial couple may avoid emergency hearing over inappropriate withdrawals

Oct 12, 09 3:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jon and Kate Gosselin may avoid an emergency hearing over disputed withdrawals from their joint bank account: The two will meet with a court-appointed arbitrator tomorrow in hopes of resolving the dispute privately. Kate filed court papers requesting the emergency hearing over Jon's $230,000 withdrawal; Jon has shot back... More »

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reality TV • divorce • parenting • TLC • checking account • Jon and Kate Plus 8 • Jon Gosselin • Kate Gosselin • Jon Kate divorce

(Newser) - Many banks are now developing iPhone applications to let you manage your accounts, but several free apps can help you keep your finances straight. The Wall Street Journal looks at some of the best.
  • Mint—links all of your accounts, from checking and savings to loans and investments, into
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personal finance • iPhone • budgeting • iPhone applications • checking account • Jay-ZTV

Troubled Banks Have a New Benefactor: You

Industry hikes fees on checking accounts, overdraft transactions

Jun 28, 09 11:31 AM CDT
(Newser) - Your children aren’t the only ones who think you’re an ATM: Your bank does, too. Facing declining revenues and smacked with tough, new credit card legislation from Congress, banks are hiking overdraft, ATM, and checking account fees, the Washington Post reports. The average bounced check fee rose 2.... More »

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Congress • Federal Reserve • legislation • ATM • banks • banking industry • checking account • consumers

ANALYSIS

FDIC May Need Its Own Bailout

Agency lacks funds to insure present level, much less proposed raise to $250K

Oct 2, 08 1:49 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has quietly and effectively done its job safeguarding Americans’ money since 1933, but the financial crisis will thrust the agency into the spotlight, reports Big Money, Slate’s financial offshoot. The bailout bill increases the amount the FDIC insures, from $100,000 to $250,000,... More »

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Congress • Treasury Department • New Deal • credit crisis • FDIC • financial crisis • deposit insurance • Sheila Bair • checking account

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