Price Cutting By Banks Seen In Service Charges
New York banks nationwide are slashing service charges on personal checking accounts. A Federal Reserve study notes the trend began in 1964 in Massachusetts and Connecticut and is spreading coast to coast as banks seek deposits to fund loans and investments. Larger banks reluctantly cut prices to avoid losing customers, often keeping minimum balances or offering free checking with savings accounts. The move reflects fierce competition for funds and threatens profit from checking revenues.
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Did You Know Despite its name the spruce budworm
A concise note explains that although called spruce budworm, its preferred host is balsam fir, highlighting the mismatch between common name and feeding preference. The fact underscores plant-insect interactions observed in forestry studies and may influence pest management discussions.
Moon Rock Draws Crowd at Witte Museum Exhibit
A moon rock on loan from Apollo 11 drew 38,822 visitors during a 10 day stay at the Witte Memorial Museum in San Antonio, the museum's spokesman said. The figure marks the highest attendance for any exhibit staged at the museum.
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