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More people are expected to manage their money through their mobile phone than through the internet within five years, it was predicted today.

The use of mobile banking looks set to have a faster take-up rate than online banking or even the use of cash machines and credit cards, according to mobile phone banking group Monilink.

The speed at which people adopt the new technology is likely to

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While the $700 billion bailout and presidential election have dominated the news, the U.S. House passed a major piece of credit card reform legislation. The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 passed the House on Sept. 23 by a vote of 312-112 (with nine members not voting).

The bill, which still needs to pass the Senate before heading to the White House, would have a major impact on everything from how credit card issuers apply cardholder payments to outstanding debt to limits on interest rate increases.

Here are some of the more significant provisions of the act:

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Residents of East Sussex town, Lewes, are taking the credit crunch head on and ploughing ahead with plans to launch their own local currency.The Lewes pound, due to be launched on 9th September this year, will be counted as legal tender and will match its sterling equivalent in value.

http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001193-small-uk-town... 

First Priority Bank, Bradenton, Florida, was closed today by the Commissioner of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was named receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, Georgia, to assume the insured deposits of First Priority.

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Wesabe is the high-tech way to keep track of your money while learning how to save.An Network with an online community of real people with real financial goals and concerns. You’ll profit with personally targeted money tips from other Wesabe users.

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Having a good relationship with your bank will make a big difference to the success of your business, whether that means extra support when you’re setting up or negotiating an overdraft to smooth your cash flow. Bank business managers can provide a useful source of advice and support – it’s likely they have a good knowledge of the market as well as insight into businesses similar to yours. Based on your individual needs, they should be able to suggest ways to make your business banking more efficient, as well as offer practical solutions to make the most of your account.

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Many people when starting a business turn to the bank they do personal banking with. The truth is that you may well get a better deal elsewhere. Business Banking is about getting the banking services tailored for your required business transactions. Though it makes you feel a lot more comfortable, by depending on your regular personal banker for business transactions it can cost you more money. Finding a bank for business banking in turn will help you get better banking services.

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