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While many companies are still downsizing downsize and the job market in Rhode Island struggles to expand, Independence Financial Partners, the local John Hancock Financial Network firm, is hiring, said spokeswoman Deb Nelson.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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One-in-four teens believe they won’t achieve a positive cash flow, but will depend largely on financial assistance from their parents or guardians, until they’re at least 25 to 27 years old, teen advocacy group Junior Achievement of Rhode Island announced in an April 5 press release.
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By Alex Kowalski |
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Navigant Credit Union members will receive a bonus dividend of 2 percent of interest accrued on accounts in 2012, according to a press release. This marks 25 consecutive years the credit union awarded a dividend to its members.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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Lincoln-based Amica Mutual Insurance Co. donated $37,000 to Boston Children’s Hospital at Comcast sports Net’s Ace Ticket Studios on April 5. The donation brings Amica’s total gift to $177,00 during the past five years.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo has taken more media shots for her choice to allocate 22 percent of the state’s pension funds to alternative investments, including hedge funds.
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4/22/13
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Innovations in technology are driving corporate mobile banking, giving rise to new expectations and services from financial institutions, according to a press release from a Citizens Bank unit.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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Webster Bank is holding a “one-stop shopping” Home Buyer Open House with bank officers on hand to assist with pre-qualification for mortgages and local realtors on-site with area listings, according to a press release from the bank.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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Banks continuously seek improvements in using marketing analysis to attract and retain customers, and to expand the financial products used by existing customers.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has raised its long-term rating on North Providence’s general obligation bonds to BBB+ from BBB-, according to a press release from the ratings agency.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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Bank of America has donated $175,000 to United Way of Rhode Island to help fund its Critical Needs program, according to a press release from the bank.
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By Rhonda Miller |