(NECN) - Gift cards are very popular presents around the holidays. But did you know that you must be on the lookout to make sure retailers and issuers are not cashing in at your expense? Lexington, MA attorney Gina Ghioldi has some tips for ou...
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“…see if you can usually get caught in another way that doesn't FDIC insured some get conflict there's a lot to talk about that but the reality is confident issued -- FDIC insured organizations or institutions that might be covered. But unless the retailer put the money in FDIC bank in a special account they're not an apparent the retailer goes bankrupt and if we're looking at other options. Do you …”
(Peter Howe, NECN) - The list of victims from Bernard Madoff's investment scam is growing. Among them, charities that relied on the investment pool to fund important projects. Some now have nothing left. What a list of big shots whose cha...
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“…And additionally there's something called the securities investor protection corporation -- Republican FDIC. . For stock market investors. That can give you up to 500000 dollars if you -- money stolen from you are right -- …”
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke are defending their management of a $700 billion bailout bill before a panel chaired by Congressman Barney Frank.
Audio|Tue, 18 Nov 2008|More from WBZ's More on This
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“…how far they go and why they -- V program that the FDIC is put it but the fundamental policy issue. Is. Our disappointment. That funds are not being used as the 700 billion. To …”
“…the tarp funds. For the -- mortgage foreclosures and the -- the FDIC whom we have invited had been very. Much in the lead on this no one here was endorsing any specific plan but …”
(NECN: Washington) - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Sheila Bair is pressing for more aggressive government action to help millions of home borrowers avert foreclosure, saying federal money is needed to ensure economic recovery. ...
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“…big stimulus for the economy annually double our investment. In conclusion the FDIC is fully engaged in preserving dressed in stability and the banking system. The FDIC stands committed to achieving what has been our permission to speak read incorporated said it is now in the wake of the …”
(NECN: Washington) - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is defending his management of a $700 billion financial bailout, just one week after the administration abandoned the original strategy behind the rescue. Focusing the program on infusing b...
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“…our financial system. Our response in coordination with the Federal Reserve. The FDIC and other banking regulators. Was a program to purchase equity in banks across the country. We have committee 250 billion dollars to this effort. This action in combination with the FDIC's guarantee a certain debt issued by financial institutions. And the -- commercial paper program. Helped us to immediately stabilize the financial system. …”
“…access it just me the actions of the treasury the Fed and FDIC. . Have stabilized their financial system. The authorities in the tar have been used to strengthen our financial system and to prevent harm …”
(NECN) - This week on CEO Corner, Maryanne Kane is joined by Congressman Barney Frank. Frank talks about who he thinks should benefit from the rescue bill. He talks about mortgage foreclosures and the latest efforts to keep people in their own ho...
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“…to pay to play that you -- just some people on to politics. . …”
“…market foreclosures. The New York Times yesterday did an editorial supporting. The FDIC's effort to do something about preventing foreclosures. The globe today did an editorial. Saying your proposition is very interesting. If you -- …”
(NECN) - Congressman Barney Frank, (D) Massachusetts, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee joins us to talk about the role of government in the financial crisis. In this segment he says he expects the next stimulus package may includ...
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“…entity that banks regulated by the state bank commissioner of by the FDIC. . Controlled encouraging. On the whole they didn't make you responsible sub prime loan -- we're making loans for mortgages with a positive …”
(NECN: Henniker, NH) - New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race is one of the most closely watched in the country. Incumbent Republican John Sununu squared off against former Democratic Governor Jeanne Shaheen, in a debate at New England College. Lau...
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“…I don't considered as good an -- taxpayer protections we had the FDIC chair woman -- bear last week say there wasn't enough help for mortgage. For homeowners facing mortgage foreclosures. And again that's not …”
A sad ending in Norfolk, Ben Bernanke wants another stimulus package, gas prices continue to drop, the Sox begin their vacation sooner than they'd like, these stories and more, in the WBZ Afternoon News.
Audio|Mon, 20 Oct 2008|More from WBZ NewsRadio Headlines
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“…of mind -- 100% deposit protection. As a member of both the FDIC and DIA up your money is fully protected. Protect your deposits at least Boston savings bank member FDIC remembered the idea it's -- to choose a health -- of any Keith green series that. …”
(NECN: Washington) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says a new round of government stimulus is a good idea because there's a risk that the country's economic weakness could last for some time. Bernanke's remarks before th...
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“…in recent weeks an additional steps in the direction prove necessary. The FDIC the Federal Reserve board and treasury the secretary secretary of the treasury and consultation with the president. Determine that's significant risk to the stability of financial system were present. With this determination the FBI he was able to use the authority to provide for specified period. I'm limited insurance coverage of funds held a non interest bearing transactions accounts such as payroll account. In addition the FDIC announced it would guarantee the senior unsecured debt. -- FGIC insured depository institutions. And their associated holding companies. And taking dramatic steps …”