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A Money-Market Alternative to Money-Market Funds
Wall Street Journal (blog)
But investors can pick up some extra cash—and get a little added safety—by switching from money-market funds offered by investment companies to money-market accounts held at banks. There are some trade-offs, however, and the maneuver won't make sense ...

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first direct Current Account Reforms Countdown Tracker Britons Switched Off to ...
Exec Digital (press release)
LEEDS, ENGLAND, February 07, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nearly nine in ten Brits (87%) are unaware or confused about the changes being brought in to improve current account services and make it easier for them to switch(1), according to first direct.

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Business Insider

Bank Accounts Are Hard To Close, And Even Harder To Keep Closed
Huffington Post
Some customers who closed bank accounts at Bank of America last fall recently received an unwelcome surprise: Their accounts reopened. Perhaps even more perplexing for these customers: It's the bank's policy. Bank of America will reactivate a closed ...
Now Everyone Is Outraged At Banks Charging Fees To Close AccountsBusiness Insider

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