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Banking Online: Better Than Ever
If you are like me then you use your smart phone or computer for everything. The idea of not being able to quickly hop online and secure a dinner reservation or tickets to a show is mind boggling, and calling someone on the phone is not only inconvenient but way too time consuming. A quick email or text usually does the trick when trying to contact someone. Oh technology is my friend. One of the best things to come out of technology is the simple task of managing my banking. Most people have the choice to use online banking to manage their personal banking. I have used it to managed multiple accounts for a business,…
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MBA History
The MBA, or master of business administration degree, is considered a basic requirement of entry into the highest offices of corporate America, including the banking system. Bankers and investment brokers once had to hold a master’s degree in business administration, in addition to passing board exams and attaining other, more specific designations. The first graduate school of business in the US was the Tuck School of Business.
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Funny Bank Robbery Stories
My dear friend, who works at a bank, called me the other day laughing her head off. She said, “The bank just got robbed.” Wait. What?! “Kate,” I said, “This isn’t funny?! Is everyone okay?! Unstoppable laughter ensued on the other line. Finally, a break and laughter and a response, “He wanted $5.” She said and then continued to laugh. It took a good 10 minutes to get her to stop laughing, but once she calmed down, she explained that a very drunk man stumbled into the bank at around 1pm. He started doing a strip tease in the middle of the bank, and then demanded that everyone watching give him $5. After hearing this…
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How to Get a Job as a Bank Teller
If you want to know how to get a job as a bank teller, than look no further! Working for bank is a great job. The hours are usually normal business hours, you work in a professional setting, and most banks offer their employees great benefits. If you are in the market for a new job, and you have customer service skills, then you should consider a job as a bank teller. Bank tellers are responsible for the customer service in a bank. You will handle small transactions like withdraws, deposits, and transfers. In order to be a bank teller, you need to be proficient in math, comfortable working with money, and a friendly upbeat personality. Once…
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Understanding the Financial Crisis
The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo. If you’re anything like us, watching the news the past couple of days has us wondering: “What the heck happened to our economy?” It’s hard for the average American to understand the financial crisis of our nation. We found this great Vimeo video that does a great job explaining why we are in such a crisis financially. After watching this video, you’ll have a better understanding of why we are in such a rut. After watching this video, take a few minutes to think about what you can do to be a more financially responsible citizen. It’s important to borrow responsibly and always make sure…
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State of the Union and Business
Yesterday, January 24, 2012, the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama made the State of the Union Address on television. Most Americans probably tuned in to see what new ideas and approaches were going to be addressed in this election year as the nation is still in a bit of unrest as far as economics are concerned. Businesses and business owners also tuned in to listen to things that will be implemented to change and update current and long standing business regulations.
Banking Online: Better Than Ever
If you are like me then you use your smart phone or computer for everything. The idea of not being able to quickly hop online and secure a dinner reservation or tickets to a show is mind boggling, and calling someone on the phone is not only inconvenient but way too time consuming. A quick email or text usually does the trick when trying to contact someone. Oh technology is my friend. One of the best things to come out of technology is the simple task of managing my banking. Most people have the choice to use online banking to manage their personal banking. I have used it to managed multiple accounts for a business,…
Bank 2.0
If you watch the financial news on satellite television through dish2u, then you know that the banking and financial services sector is probably the oldest profession around. In recent years banks have felt the increase in pressure from customers, regulators and the media for the role they played in the scandalous global financial crisis.