Ground workers union reaches six year pay freeze contract
American Airlines and the Transport Workers Union reach a tentative six year contract covering 27 000 ground workers including mechanics and dispatchers. No basic wage increase for 36 months with future raises of 35 percent in August 1998 and 3 percent in February 2000. Workers vote on the accord in September.
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Banks to shrink branches and jobs as customers move online
A Deloitte study projects up to 450,000 bank jobs may vanish in five years and branches cut by about half in ten years as customers shift to ATMs, phone, and home banking. Banks plan to replace branches with sales offices for affluent clients and reduce staff where mergers create overlap.
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Pay phone cards rise as coins fade in ads and tips
A shift from coin slots to wallet-size prepaid calling cards grows, with 500 plus firms selling them. Cards offer time pre-purchased from five to 350 dollars, often with celebrity images, available at stores and truck stops. Calls use toll-free access and PIN, can be recharged, and per minute rates vary widely.
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Readies Extradition for Nick Leeson in Barings Fallout
Nick Leeson, the Rogue Barings Bank trader, faces extradition to Singapore over the Barings collapse. From a Frankfurt jail he plans a ghost-written book, a first interview, and TV deals. He could earn about 4.8 million dollars tied to the vast losses Barings assigns to him.
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New Collegiate ABCs of Personal Finance Advice
Kenn Peters summarizes guidance for freshmen facing money management. He cites experts Nancy Dunn, Marc Eisenson, and Gerri Detweiler on budgeting, investing small sums, and avoiding credit pitfalls as students prepare for college life and independence.
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Parents and students debate college finances and cards
Experts urge family involvement in money decisions for students. Discussions cover spending limits, ATM use versus checking accounts, credit card necessity, and staying connected costs. Freshmen may defer work, while families plan long term finances and reassess at holidays.
Online help for Le Tay Home buyers and sellers
Kiplinger's Magazine highlights extensive online real estate resources. It cites HSH Associates, Fannie Mae, Homeowners Finance Center, AOL MLS, and Internet bulletin boards offering mortgage data, closing-cost estimates, and buying guidance for homeowners and buyers.
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