Debit fees drive customers to switch banks nationwide
New debit card fees at Bank of America spark a spike in account changes as customers like Cory and Stephanie Heck move to Genisus Credit Union. Analysts note 50 percent of new accounts in three weeks come from BoA customers amid a broader shift toward credit unions and fee-free checking.
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Stephanie Heck
Bank of America
Cory Heck
Stephanie
David Glaser
National Capital Bank
Washington D.C
Charlotte
N.C
Hecks
Royal Oak
Mich
Genisus Credit Union
Bethpare Federal Credit Union
Long Island
Long Island, NY
Bethpage
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Building Permits Across City Week of Oct Ten Through Oct Fourteen
The week yielded 35 permits totaling 1 843 745 with 3 new residential permits for Permian and Betenbough Homes and 1 new commercial permit for Cheddars. Residential alterations and additions accounted for 19 permits with values adding up to 180 000. Change of use added 3 permits totaling 13 300. Year to date 2011 totals show 1 507 permits worth 122 438 423.
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Permian
Bastrop Ave
Betenbough Homes
Cabrillo Drive
Lamar Court
Badi Revlicek
Melody Lane
Philip Reeck
Woodhaven Drive
Roy Barrow
Oakridge Drive
Leonard King
Independence Circle
Angelica Olivas
Beechwood St
Jim Quinn
Lamar Ave
Ramon Castillo
Texas Ave
Russel McCollum
Hazelwood Ave
Isaac Sabedra
University Bird
Carey Sampson
Hawthorne Court
Slab
James Catton
Valverde Ave
Mano Saeng
Sam Houston
Phil Atkins
Odessa College
University
City Pipe & Supply
Second St
Rich Sartain
Retirement security worries deepen as workers doubt retirement
A SunTrust retirement survey shows only 23 percent of workers are very confident they can cover basic living costs in retirement, down from 46 percent in 2008. About 20 percent expect to always work in some capacity, while most plan to stop between ages 60 and 69. 16 percent aim for age 70.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sun Tite Financial Inc
McDonalds may raise prices as costs rise worldwide
McDonalds Corp posted a six percent rise in quarterly net income while contending with a tough economy and higher beef and labor costs. The firm signaled potential menu price increases as it remains a bellwether for fast food, noting challenges from rising input costs and the need to retain customers. CEO Jim Skinner described current profits as hard-won, and the chain continues to adapt with healthier options, restaurant remodeling, and more 24 hour locations.
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McDonald’s Corps
Ma Donald's
Jim Skinner
McDonald's
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