'Grandparent Scams' Conning Thousands of Seniors Out of Cash
Law enforcement officials are warning seniors to beware of increasingly common "grandparent scams," in which fraudsters impersonate a grandchild in distress, and beg for cash.
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MoneyGram Goes Mobile with Digital Wallet Money Transer App
People who regularly use money transfer services just got another digital leg up. MoneyGram International is partnering with Gemalto, the company behind the LinqUs Mobile Money digital wallet, to allow customers to do money transfers straight from their smartphones.
Mobile Banking Made Easy: How to Set Your Financial Life Free
Mobile banking lets consumers easily manage their financial lives from anywhere, anytime, but plenty of people are a little wary about giving it a shot. Let DailyFinance help: Here's our primer on the mobile banking basics.
Facebook Friends' New Benefit: Send Money Easily
In a joint effort with PayPal, Facebook launched a new app this week that could remake the money-transfer business. We test drove Send Money, a cheap -- sometimes free -- method for moving funds between you and members of your social network.
Everyone From Obama to Arch-Rivals Pays Tribute to Steve Jobs
Few men can move so many with their death as Steve Jobs. Like a shot heard round the world, news of the Apple co-founder's death on Wednesday resonated with the masses. Here's a collection of tributes paid to Jobs, from the president of the United States, industry titans, Jobs's arch-rivals and the public in genera
Five Stocks That Might Beat the Market This Year
It sure is tough, but some stock-pickers have managed to consistently outperform the S&P 500. One such pro is Mark Boyer, who every year culls 40 stocks with the potential to beat the benchmark index. Here are his top five picks for 2010
Western Union Stock Falls on Declining Profit, Disappointing Outlook
Money transfer giant Western Union reported a 6.6% profit decline from a year ago, but its uninspired outlook for 2010 scared investors most, sending its stock price down more than 9.5% in early morning trading.
Earnings Preview: Western Union Results Riding on Margins, 2010 Guidance
Expect Western Union to report 4Q 2009 results at or slightly above expectations on Wednesday. With profit margins declining, guidance the company offers for 2010 will be key to how the market reacts.
