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Archive for August, 2011

Posted by Emily Robinson On Aug - 28 - 2011

Nearly 20 million consumers have never changed their mobile phone provider and could be missing out on considerable savings, according to a new study by Which? Mobile.

The consumer group’s poll found that 44% of people said they have never switched provider, while another 31% said they had not done so in the last two years.

Which? Mobile asked 8,001 members of the public about their experiences when switching mobile phone providers.

Some 48% of people who had switched provider said they were now spending less on their mobiles, as opposed to just 17% said they were spending more.

Which? Mobile said that consumers should take advantage of new and competitively priced tariffs that are being launched almost every day to make substantial savings on their phone bills.

Tom McLennan from Which? M

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Posted by Ashley Wilson On Aug - 27 - 2011

Each morning we review our top upgrades, downgrades, and initiations from Wall Street analysts.  At the end of the week, we review these more closely along with other calls made throughout the week and we find many calls which highlight underlying catalysts or developments that go far beyond the impact of a call on one day.

These become the top analyst calls of the week.  This last week there were many such calls with keen insight and some which stand out from the pack… For better or worse.

This last week’s top research calls were in shares of the following: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL); Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC); Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX); Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG); Human Genome Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSI); Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE

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Posted by Erin Johnson On Aug - 27 - 2011

– The major U.S. index futures are pointing to a lower opening on Friday, with sentiment weakening further on economic fears. In the absence of any major catalysts, traders may continue to be pre-occupied by their recent worries over the deterioration of global economic growth as suggested by recent economic data points. Additionally, the European sovereign debt crisis and its impact on financial institutions have been curbing risk appetite. More selling seems to be on the cards in light of these developments.

U.S. stocks resumed their gyrating trend on Thursday, retreating sharply in reaction to economic concerns after domestic economic data disappointed and reports suggested that the European financial institutions may come in for closer scrutiny in the U.S.

The major averages opened sharply lower and declined further in early trading before moving roughly sideways for the rest of the session.

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Posted by Ashley Wilson On Aug - 26 - 2011

Even before Hurricane Irene interrupted back-to-school shopping, the nation was cautious about spending for the new semester. A teetering economy is affecting the purchasing choices of 75% of families with school-age children, and 70% said they planned to spend the same or less compared to last year, according to a MasterCard/Harris Interactive poll released this week.

The estimated $70 billion that we’ll have forked over for school supplies and clothes before Labor Day sounds like a lot — but apparently the sum could have been a lot higher. Read more…

Posted by Emily Robinson On Aug - 26 - 2011

Marina Shifrin is the weekend columnist for MyBankTracker.com, she also is one of the weekly financial journalists. Her column handles various topics in the realm of relationships and finance.

If you have ears, then you probably have already heard Hurricane Irene is headed to the East Coast. I have taken a quick break from the anxiety-induced emotional eating I have been doing in preparation to tell you how much itll probably cost you.

If you havent gone to the store to stock up on non-perishables WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? St

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Posted by Erin Johnson On Aug - 24 - 2011

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning against a personal neck massaging device yesterday. The ShoulderFlex Massager, say federal regulators, can be lethal.

The ShoulderFlex Massager, distributed by King International in Beaverton, Or., sits beneath the neck of a prone user and features a rotating bar with removable, adjustable massage fingers. However, if the rotating parts are set incorrectly, the fingers can snag and pull a person’s hair or loose clothing, causing injury and possible strangulation.

In one case, reported to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a user was strangled to death because the ShoulderFlex Massager snagged the person’s necklace during use.

The FDA warns that owners should immediate discontinue use of the massagers.

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Posted by Admin On Aug - 24 - 2011

There are some decisions in life which need a lot of thinking about before choices can be made. In terms of finances, not everyone will be savvy enough to be able to save or invest as much as they like. However, there comes a time when you might wonder if you really need a financial advisor on board to assist you with your finances. The timing of course differs among everyone but you might want to consider hiring a financial planner if you face any of these situations.

If you are having difficulty saving enough for your future, you might want to consider hiring a financial planning advisor. For example, you earn enough to support your own standard of living. However, at the end of the day, you are not seeing any savings in your bank account at all. You are starting to get worried because you don’t want to end up with too little in your twilight years. M Read more…

Posted by Admin On Aug - 21 - 2011

Debt Consolidation LoansDebt consolidation loans allow to combine multiple debts into one loan that the borrower can manage. This type of loan is secured against your property and can provide lenders with a greater ability to lend. A secured loan is one in which the borrower uses something that belongs to him as collateral for a loan.

Debt consolidation loan make sure you have only one small payment of the debt each month. This can free up money to make your ability to enjoy life as you pay your debt as possible. Debt consolidation loan are offered to borrowers in two ways. Read more…