Free to Fee Emerges Online Charging reshapes web services
The dot-com wipeout pushes sites to charge for data and services once free. PhotoPoint and 555 1212 com begin subscription or per-use fees while firms like Homestead impose monthly charges. Analysts say revenue drought drives the shift and consumer habits will adapt.
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San Francisco
Rochester
Minn
PhotoPoint.com
Ed Bernstein
PhotoPoint
Bernstein
Alan Alper
Gomez.com
555-1212.Com
Pamela Roussos
Homestead.com
Justin Kitch
Menlo Park
Homestead
AP Photo
Are you creditworthy A look at FICO scores and online access
The article explains FICO scores from 300 to 850 and how consumers can buy their score and credit report for 12.95 from Equifax or Fair Isaac. It notes lenders use the score as one risk factor, with four reasons listed for why a score isn’t higher.
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Orange County Register
FICO
Equifax
Equifax.com
Fair, Isaac & Co
Musico.com
Deborah McNaughton
Tustin
Calif
Fair, Isaac
Experian
Trans Union
SCORE gives guidance for starting small businesses nationwide
SCORE offers free counseling and structured steps for aspiring entrepreneurs. Tips cover talents, consulting, research, budgeting, record keeping, and family impact. The note cites SBA findings on entrepreneurship boosting 1990s recession recovery and gives contact details for SCORE offices and Susan Bondy inquiries.
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Service Corps of
Score Association
America
Small Business Administration
U.S
SCORE
Money market yields fall in latest week
The seven day average yield on money market mutual funds declined to 4.25 percent in the week ended Tuesday from 4.33 percent. The 30 day average slid to 4.45 percent from 4.55 percent, while seven day and 30 day compounded yields also fell. Average portfolio maturity rose to 50 days from 48. Bankrate.com reports lower yields for money market accounts and six month certificates of deposit.
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New York
Money Fund Report
iMoneyNet Inc
Westboro
Mass
Money Funds
Bankrate.com
Money Market
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CPA
CFP
Celia
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