Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Saturday, November 26, 2011

The Difference between Banks and Credit Unions: Part 1



larissawalkiw: The Difference between Banks and Credit Unions: Part 1

Part one of a very two-dimensional financial mini-series.

SimpleWiki Credit Union definition: A credit union is a cooperative financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members. Credit unions differ from banks and other financial institutions in that the members who have accounts in the credit union are the owners of the credit union - there are no external shareholders. Profits from the operations of a credit union are distributed to members in the form of dividends.

The basic services of a credit union are to offer savings accounts and loans to members.

The Difference between Banks and Credit Unions: Part 2



larissawalkiw: The Difference between Banks and Credit Unions: Part 2

Part two of a very two-dimensional mini-series featuring the Young & Free Chequing account.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Microsavings Could Mean Big Gains for the World’s Poor

VOA Learning English: Microsavings Could Mean Big Gains for the World’s Poor

A conference gathers experts to find ways to bring services to those left out of the financial system ECONOMICS REPORT (download mp3)

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Microsaving Programs



VOAVideo: Microsaving Programs
In a series of workshops and plenary sessions, microfinance industry experts from around the world are moving their focus toward some of their newest ideas to help the poor through microsaving programs.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Moving

I am moving to a new home. I have limited access to the internet, so my posts will be infrequent. I hope to resume a regular daily posting schedule soon. Thanks--Teacher Jennifer