ABA: 10 Tips For Tough Financial Times On The Farm
WASHINGTON — In recent years, farmers and ranchers have enjoyed profitable times, but many experts, including the USDA, are predicting stress ahead in the ag economy. The American Bankers Association is helping producers prepare by providing key financial considerations. “Thanks to recent boom times, many farmers and ranchers are well-positioned financially for the next couple of…
ABA: Survey Finds That Most Americans Pay Nothing For Bank Services
ABA highlights 8 tips to save on bank costs WASHINGTON — The majority of Americans—61 percent—pay nothing at all for bank services such as checking account maintenance and ATM access, according to a recent survey by the American Bankers Association. Most bank customers (72 percent) spend $3 or less in monthly fees—less than the cost…
ABA: Foundation Kicks Off 6th Annual Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest
Registration open for participating banks WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association Foundation is urging local banks to participate in its Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. Lights, Camera, Save! is a national contest that encourages teens to use video to communicate the value of saving. Through Lights, Camera, Save!, teen participants will create up to a 90-second…
ABA: Foundation Invites Volunteers for 2015 “Get Smart About Credit” Day
Calling on banker volunteers to help their local teens become financially fit WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association Foundation is calling for banker volunteers for its annual Get Smart About Creditprogram, an initiative designed to teach teens how to use credit effectively. Bankers will celebrate Get Smart About Credit Day on Oct. 15 and throughout the…
OCC: Focus On Increasing Sustainable Loan Modifications And Reducing Foreclosures
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today published the latest edition of its Community Developments Investments electronic newsletter entitled “Hardest Hit Fund: State Programs to Improve Loan Modification Sustainability and Stabilize Communities.” “There is no single solution for increasing sustainable loan modifications and reducing foreclosures,” said Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J….