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Jessica Alling

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Contributing writer for Fool.com covering the financial sector with an emphasis on the insurance industry.

Recent Articles by Jessica Alling

May 8, 2014 by Jessica Alling

5 Quotes From AIG's Management You Need to Hear

Thanks to the insurer's conference call, investors can get some clarity on several key points in this quarter's earnings results.

May 6, 2014 by Jessica Alling

American International Group Inc Continues Solid Growth Streak, Just Not Across the Board

Sure, the top line numbers were a bit lower than expected, but investors shouldn't allow some headlines to sway their confidence in the mega-insurer.

May 5, 2014 by Jessica Alling

Credit Cards Will Be A Great Business for Wells Fargo, But They Have a Long Way to Go

Relationships aren't just important for banks and their customers -- retailer-relationships could boost Wells Fargo's credit card division even higher.

May 4, 2014 by Jessica Alling

Warren Buffett’s Billion-Dollar Bet Was a Slam Dunk for Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett's brainchild is expanding in a booming market, and a genius marketing plan already has America hooked.

May 3, 2014 by Jessica Alling

1 Big Reason American International Group Isn't Your Average Insurer

The insurance behemoth is often a Wall Street favorite, but here's why you should be impressed, too.

May 1, 2014 by Jessica Alling

AIG's New Product Tries to Stem the Heartbleed-ing

The insurance giant has been trying to persuade companies of the need for cyber insurance coverage -- now the market may be finally ready to listen.

Apr 29, 2014 by Jessica Alling

3 Things to Look for in American International Group Inc Earnings Release

It's time for the insurance behemoth to report its first-quarter results -- here's what you should keep an eye out for in its release.

Apr 27, 2014 by Jessica Alling

5 Benefits of a Community Credit Union

Financial cooperatives are gaining traction within the financial sector. Here are the top five benefits of a community credit union for consumers.

Apr 24, 2014 by Jessica Alling

9 Warren Buffett-Approved Dividend Stocks

You can learn a lot from Warren Buffett and how he invests his money through the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. Most notably, some of his top picks display a clear favoritism towards dividend stocks.

Apr 20, 2014 by Jessica Alling

The Nation's 5 Best Banks

There are a lot of qualities you can judge a bank by, but none may be so crucial as customer satisfaction. Based on recent customer data, here are the nation's five best banks.

Apr 19, 2014 by Jessica Alling

What Is a Credit Union -- And Is It Right for You?

Though financial cooperatives have a long history, most consumers are unable to answer the simple question of exactly what is a credit union (and what do they offer?). Here's a definitive guide.

Apr 8, 2014 by Jessica Alling

3 Hurdles That Homebuilders Need to Overcome in 2014

The housing market is regularly cited as a key to economic recovery in the U.S. But with a number of challenges ahead, the nation's homebuilders are having a rough start to 2014.

Apr 6, 2014 by Jessica Alling

The Hidden Reason Wells Fargo and Capital One Have a Big Advantage Over Other Banks

Auto lending is still a booming market, but the banks have lost some of their footing.

Apr 5, 2014 by Jessica Alling

These Companies Are Doing Social Media Right

With the potential for massive exposure through social networking bringing more and more companies to the table, these companies have proven to be the best at using the new way to interact with their customers.

Mar 30, 2014 by Jessica Alling

General Motors Just Made Another Huge Mistake

With lots of pressure on the auto manufacturer to disclose safety concerns, not showing all their cards was a big mistake.

Mar 30, 2014 by Jessica Alling

The Surefire Solution for Economic Growth -- Women

New data suggests that having more women in the workforce is a driving factor for GDP growth.

Mar 29, 2014 by Jessica Alling

AIG, MetLife, and Prudential Are Collateral Damage, for Now

Though the banks are at the heart of the CCAR aftermath, three big insurers are suffering from some widespread concerns about the Fed's oversight.

Mar 29, 2014 by Jessica Alling

Could A New Tax on Banks Destroy Your Dividends?

With a new tax on assets proposed in Congress, Wall Street is getting ready for a fight. But here's what the tax would mean for Main Street.

Mar 28, 2014 by Jessica Alling

New Report May Be Poison to Booming E-Cigarette Market

With an increase in incident reports of poisonings, the key ingredient of e-cigarettes may be under fire.

Mar 28, 2014 by Jessica Alling

You're Being Followed... but That Might Not Be a Bad Thing

Retailers are getting in on the spying game, but not to worry -- they don't know it's you.

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