Of all the things that I hate to do, one of them is going to the bank. I only do it when it is absolutely necessary. Even though of late, banks have been trying to improve their services (especially customer service), it’s still a long way away from being friendly and convenient.
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Is there a game console in your plans for the holiday season? If you were wishing for a price cut for the Nintendo Wii this Christmas, then you will be disappointed. Nintendo has ruled out an immediate price cut for their fast-selling Wii console.
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Is it a good time to shop for mortgages? The recent housing slump in the United States and other countries have been a source of worry for a number of people. According to the news, a lot of the people affected by the crisis are “flippers”, i.e., those who buy old houses, fix them up, and sell them for a profit. The crisis means there are no buyers and therefore the flippers have to bear the loss in property values.
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Not content with the valuation-boosting $240 million investment by Microsoft, social networking hit Facebook seems to be looking for more money. Facebook is reportedly in discussions with hedge funds and private-equity investors to raise additional funding.
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