Mar 28, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhy Citigroup's Epic Failure Is Particularly DisturbingOn Wednesday, the Federal Reserve officially rejected Citigroup's request to raise its dividend. Here's why investors should indeed be worried about this.
Mar 28, 2014 by John MaxfieldBank of America’s Dividend Boost Means More Than You ThinkOn Wednesday, Bank of America announced that it will increase its quarterly payout from $0.01 to $0.05 per share. Here's what the move says about the fiscal health of the bank.
Mar 27, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhy Zions Bancorporation Flunked the Stress TestHere's why Zions Bancorporation failed the stress test while investment banks like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley sailed on through.
Mar 26, 2014 by John Maxfield1 Threat to New York Community Bancorp’s DividendNew York Community Bancorp is an amazing bank. At the same time, however, there's a growing threat to its generous quarterly payout.
Mar 26, 2014 by John MaxfieldWith $9.5 Billion Settlement, Bank of America Clears the Last Major Legal HurdleWith Wednesday's announcement, shareholders in Bank of America can finally rest easy knowing that the end to its legal nightmare will soon be over.
Mar 26, 2014 by John MaxfieldToday Is the Day. Will Bank of America and Citigroup Finally Raise Their Dividends?Investors will learn at 4:00 p.m. EDT whether or not Bank of America and Citigroup have been given the approval to increase their quarterly payouts.
Mar 26, 2014 by John MaxfieldIt’s Official: The Munchies Are Saving Jack in the Box Inc.While Jack in the Box's latest marketing strategy may be humorous and unconventional, it's also proving to be effective.
Mar 25, 2014 by John MaxfieldA Simple Look at Bank of America’s Stress Test PerformanceThe Federal Reserve announced last week that Bank of America, and 28 of its peers, passed the annual stress test. But what exactly does this mean for the nation's second largest bank by assets?
Mar 24, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhy This Week Is Huge for Bank of AmericaOn Wednesday, Bank of America is set to announce whether or not it will increase its dividend.
Mar 23, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhy Obama's Sanctions Against Russia Won't WorkPresident Obama has twice announced sanctions against Russia over the past week. Here's why they won't work.
Mar 23, 2014 by John MaxfieldProof Mortgage Rates Are Still Ridiculously CheapIf you're kicking yourself for not locking in a lower mortgage rate last year, then you need to read this.
Mar 23, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhat You Need to Know About the IRA Tax DeductionWant to lower your taxes and increase your refund? The best way to do so is to take advantage of the IRA tax deduction.
Mar 23, 2014 by John MaxfieldIs the Worst Over at Annaly Capital Management, Inc.?On Thursday, Annaly Capital Management, Inc. announced the it won't decrease its dividend for the first quarter of 2014. Does this mean that the worst is over for the high-yielding mortgage REIT?
Mar 22, 2014 by John MaxfieldAn IRA Account Can Increase Your Tax Refund by Thousands of DollarsWant to potentially increase your tax refund by thousands of dollars? If so, then you should seriously consider opening and/or contributing to an IRA account.
Mar 22, 2014 by John MaxfieldIs Your Credit Score Too Low to Get a Mortgage?With the spring home-buying season right around the corner, it's time to start gauging whether or not your credit score is up to snuff.
Mar 22, 2014 by John MaxfieldThese 5 Factors Determine Your Credit ScoreHow are credit scores determined? The answer is much simpler than you might think, as there are only five factors that influence the calculation.
Mar 20, 2014 by John MaxfieldWill This Company Soon Be Warren Buffett's Biggest Holding?While Wells Fargo has long been considered Warren Buffett's favorite stock, it may soon cede its position to Bank of America.
Mar 20, 2014 by John Maxfield2 Reasons Bank of America Corp Shares Reached a New 52-Week High on ThursdayComments from the Federal Reserve and highly optimistic predictions about Bank of America's dividend sent the bank's shares soaring.
Mar 19, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhy Shares of Annaly and American Capital Agency Fell After Janet Yellen’s SpeechShares of the two high yielding mortgage REITs were down more than 2% on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it will continue to taper its third round of quantitative easing.
Mar 19, 2014 by John Maxfield1 Chart Shows Why Bank of America Will Increase Its Dividend Next WeekIt will cost Bank of America roughly $420 million a year to double its dividend, which equates to less than 1% of its excess capital.
