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I2CREDIT Nº 8

Walk, don't run

In a guest article Justin Lin, the chief economist at the World Bank, argues that low-income countries need to make small, local banks the mainstay of their financial systems(...)

Por: The Economist

Credit Card Issuers Raising Rates Ahead of New Law

Credit card companies are raising interest rates and fees seven months before new rules go into effect that will limit their ability to do so, much to the irritation of Congress and consumer advocates(...)

Por: www.washingtonpost.com

Mortgages Are Now a Bank’s Best Friend

For the last two years, housing has been at the center of the banking industry’s troubles. But for at least one quarter, it will help lift its results(...)

Por: New York Times

Can't pay your doctor? Charge it!

As more cash-strapped Americans resort to paying medical bills on credit cards, experts say it's a risky trend for consumers but a huge untapped market for lenders(...)

Por: money.cnn.com

Why did so many experts fail to predict the economic crisis

There are plenty of people who contributed to the sad state of our economy. But when it comes to bad decision making, these seven folks arguably deserve the bulk of the blame.

Por: Robert J. Samuelson | newsweek.com