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		<title>Bank PO and Bank Clerk Recruitments</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 07:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Banking Sector offers many posts, which are sought after by the majority of youth today. Some of these posts like bank clerk and Bank PO are highly reputable. These posts are the dream jobs of many students today, and they work hard towards reaching their goal. In 2011, IBPS had given a big chance [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">The Banking Sector offers many posts, which are sought after by the majority of youth today. Some of these posts like bank clerk and Bank PO are highly reputable. These posts are the dream jobs of many students today, and they work hard towards reaching their goal. In 2011, IBPS had given a big chance to all the aspiring bank probationary officers and bank clerks to exhibit their talent and intelligence. In 2012, all those banks who had participated in the exam conducted by IBPS are recruiting those candidates. The candidates who have cleared the IBPS exam will be appearing for an interview in 2012. It is only after clearing this interview that they will be recruited as bank po and bank clerks. These two posts are high profile posts and the entire reputation of the bank depends on them.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Bank PO<br />
• The post of a bank probationary officer is highly coveted. </p>
<p>A Bank PO has to manage all the vital functions in any bank. A bank cannot function without a good probationary officer.<br />
• In order to gain entry as a Bank Probationary Officer (PO), one has to apply for the exams, conducted by the bank which is offering the post. This exam is followed by an interview which leads to the final recruitment.<br />
• After the final recruitment is over, the selected candidates are taken under a probationary period. They are given basic work of the bank and many projects. It is their performance in these projects that decides their further position in the bank.<br />
• Based on the IBPS exam conducted in 2011, many highly reputed banks are offering jobs for this post in 2012. Some of these banks are Allahabad bank, Corporation bank, Union bank of India and many more.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Bank Clerk:<br />
• Every transaction in a bank from cashing a check to taking out a loan requires careful record keeping, and the function of a bank clerk is to manage this with efficiency.<br />
• In order to run a bank smoothly, many clerks are put to work in different areas in a bank. </p>
<p>Every bank has various clerks to deal with different things. Like there is a new account clerk for opening new bank accounts, exchange clerk who deals with international accounts, statement clerk manage the balance sheets etc.<br />
• To be able to work as any clerk in a bank, one has to have basic qualities required for this job like good communication skills, computer literacy, mathematical expertise, basic skills in typing etc.<br />
• Every year lakhs of bank clerk’s posts are offered and thousands of candidates are selected. However, it to clear the bank clerk exam is a challenging procedure and required preparation. IBPS had given this opportunity in 2011, and in 2012 many such candidates are being recruited.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It is a very difficult task to get recruited as a bank clerk or a Bank PO, that too in a reputed bank of India. However, it only takes a thorough preparation and regular practice to clear these exams and interviews. Like the huge opportunity offered by IBPS in 2011, this year also 2012 many new opportunities will be offered, however you will have to prepare yourself well for them.</p>
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		<title>Way of Loaning: Online Payday Loan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you, perhaps, strapped for cash now because you&#8217;d spent on a lot of things recently? Are there, perhaps, bills you need to pay but you&#8217;ve run short of cash for the month? These are perhaps times when your salary for the month isn&#8217;t enough. In times like these, we&#8217;ll need to get a loan [...]]]></description>
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<p>Are you, perhaps, strapped for cash now because you&#8217;d spent on a lot of things recently? Are there, perhaps, bills you need to pay but you&#8217;ve run short of cash for the month? These are perhaps times when your salary for the month isn&#8217;t enough. In times like these, we&#8217;ll need to get a loan that we call the payday loan.  The payday loan is something that we can get online or offline. These are loans that are often in accordance or in parallel to the monthly salary we are receiving. This just means that if we are currently employed, then we can easily avail ourselves of this so-called payday loan.</p>
<p>The payday loans are like the cash advances we receive from our bosses if we request for them. The only difference is that we get the payday loans from various lending firms and even some banks that offer such loans. These loans are something we can also get online. </p>
<p>We just have to know the right lending firms online to get them. It isn&#8217;t right for us to get scammed early into getting the payday loan from an online lending firm. There are lending firms that may slap big amounts of interests on our monthly dues when we are paying back the loan we got from them. This in itself is a scam we should avoid. Such lending firms, online or offline that do this aren&#8217;t good lending firms at all.</p>
<p>Now, if you want to get this kind of payday loan online, then you should choose the right and the best lending firm there is online. You can ask your friends about this&#8212;those who have already tried getting payday loans online. You can also ask your neighbors on the best online lending firms that offer payday loans. You might just find the right online lending firm to go with when it comes to your payday loan. It may take a while for you to get the payday loan if you try and get them offline. There are so many signatures of the right personnel you need to get before you can get your loan approved. Most of the time, this is a hassle to a lot of us. We don&#8217;t really have much time to dilly-dally around when we are in dire need of the money we can get from the loan to aid the expenses on our ailing child or some similar case of emergency. This is actually where the payday loans we can get online come in.</p>
<p>The payday loans we get online can quickly be sent into our bank accounts. This is what is good when you decide to go with the payday loans that can be availed of online. Unlike the one we get from offline lending firms, we get the money from this loan once we have sent our forms in and had it approved by the personnel of the online firm on the other end. Now, if you are in a hurry to get cash for some sort of emergency, you have to go with the <strong>online payday loan</strong>. Such a loan can be savior from what you money on. This <strong>online payday loan</strong> is definitely beneficial to a lot of us.</p>
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		<title>Managed Backup Service Benefits</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> There are many benefits when you choose to work with a managed backup provider.</p>
<p>Most business owners do not know how to backup all of their data themselves. They may specialize in other areas, but data protection is not their specialty.</p>
<p>They may think they have a backup system in place, but are not actively monitoring the backups. In their minds their data is being backed up, but really it is not. Just because someone thinks something is happening, doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean that it is happening.</p>
<p>When you hire a backup professional, you can be sure that your backups are being completed. This will give you the peace of mind that someone is taking care of it, rather than just hoping the backups are being completed.</p>
<p>Managing a data backup system for your office takes time. You don&#8217;t set it up one time and then forget about it. If you have a tape backup system, someone has to actually make sure that the backups are being completed. To figure out the cost of this, all you have to do is take the amount of time it takes to change out the tapes on a daily basis then multiply that by their hourly wage.</p>
<p>The people that you have changing out your tapes may not really know what they are doing. They may not properly backup the data or they may accidentally overwrite the backups. There is a lot of room for error with this system.</p>
<p>Another thing to worry about is that when they are taking the backup tapes offsite, they may lose the backup tapes. Or, they may leave the backup tapes in their car and then they get stolen. You may have seen news reports about banks and medical institutions that have lost millions of records because of tapes getting stolen.</p>
<p>Then if a disaster strikes, you are in trouble when you try to recover the data. Or what if you have to recover a version of a file from a year ago and the secretary accidentally deleted it because they over-wrote the tape.<br />
That is why it is important to hire a company to manage the data backups for you.</p>
<p>They can quickly do an assessment of how much data needs to be protected. Then they can deploy a backup system for you and make sure that all of the critical information is backed up locally and backed up safely off-site. This managed backup company can also monitor the backups and make sure they are being completed. Protecting your data is a great investment. Take steps to day to ensure that your data is safe. </p>
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		<title>Short Sale Experts: Listing Your Home For Short Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:53:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many families in America, continuing to pay for a mortgage on their home may become compromised or difficult due to many external factors. The economy, divorce, and job loss are some of the reasons why many homes have been foreclosed as the homeowners could no longer afford their homes, especially when they are paying [...]]]></description>
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For many families in America, continuing to pay for a mortgage on their home may become compromised or difficult due to many external factors. The economy, divorce, and job loss are some of the reasons why many homes have been foreclosed as the homeowners could no longer afford their homes, especially when they are paying more for their home than it is worth. You may look into<a rel="nofollow" title="short sale services" href="http://www.shortsellmyhome.net/">short sale services</a> if you would like to forego the risk of a foreclosure. With a foreclosure, you risk your credit that will continue to affect you for many years to come. With a short sale, the bank settles for a smaller amount and in turn you are able to forego foreclosure. It is important to consult a short sale expert if you are considering to short sell your home. Your short sale expert will be able to take care of the buyers, banks, and do all the negotiating for you.</p>
<p>Many<a rel="nofollow" title="short sale California" href="http://www.shortsellmyhome.net/">short sale California</a> homes have been successfully sold with the help of a short sale expert. With a short sale expert it will also be easier to list your home for short sale as well as find a buyer. A short sale expert may also help you list your home for short sale with a bank. Wells Fargo Short Sale listings are also available among other banks that may agree to short sales. A short sale expert may help you negotiate with your bank as the process for the bank agreeing to a short sale home is a process and does take some time. If you feel you are paying more for your home than it is worth or can no longer afford your home it is recommended to contact a short sale expert for more information and to receive recommendations. </p>
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		<title>What is a Short Sale? Short Sales Explained</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:54:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Short Sale The difficult real estate market along the South Carolina coast and the rest of the country has led to short sales becoming more common nationwide. Whether you are considering buying a short sale home or condo, or need to complete a short sale to sell your home, it is important to understand what [...]]]></description>
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<p>Short Sale</p>
<p>The difficult real estate market along the South Carolina coast and the rest of the country has led to short sales becoming more common nationwide. Whether you are considering buying a short sale home or condo, or need to complete a short sale to sell your home, it is important to understand what the process entails and how to increase your chance of a successful transaction.</p>
<p>What Is a Short Sale?</p>
<p>In brief, a short sale occurs when the lending institution allows a home to be sold for less than the mortgage amount. Up until 2007 to 2008 home prices had consistently gone up around the country for over a decade as the housing market boomed. Low interest rate financing was easy to get and plentiful up until the bubble popped and the boom became a bust. Many people bought their home at the peak of the market, only to find home prices rapidly decline after their purchase. </p>
<p>This created a situation where many homes across the US were worth less than the mortgage used to purchase the home. As many people lost their jobs due to a struggling economy, it became hard for them to make their payments, which means the banks and lending institutions had to decide between foreclosing on the homeowner and allowing a short sale.</p>
<p>Tips for Buying a Short Sale</p>
<p>As real estate values declined many people who have been priced out of the market can now afford to purchase a home that is a short sale. Unfortunately, this process can be agonizingly slow, so there are a few things that you should do to give yourself the best chance of being able to buy a short sale home for a discount.</p>
<p>Find a Realtor with Experience &#8211; The rules for short sale are changing all the time. As the national and local governments work to make the process easier for homeowners and lending institutions begin to realize that they can reduce their losses by allowing a short sale instead of a foreclosure, short sales are becoming more common. The problem is that few realtors have true in the trenches experience on closing a short sale transaction other than attending a class on the topic. Find someone that is up-to-date on the latest short sale rules and regulations, so that you have the best chance of a successful transaction.</p>
<p>Be Patient &#8211; A successful short sale can take many months to complete. Patience and dedication are required to see this process through to its end. The reward for your diligence is that you could purchase a home for far less than what you would normally be able to find on the market.</p>
<p>Get an Inspection &#8211; Once the seller has gotten permission from the bank to go ahead with the sale, you should get a home inspection completed. You will find some short sales in immaculate condition and move-in ready, but a more common occurrence is that financial hardship has led to deferred maintenance on the home. Understanding any repairs that are needed before completing the purchase is essential to negotiating the right price.</p>
<p>Gauge the Seller&#8217;s Involvement &#8211; Most of the upfront work required to complete a short sale falls on the shoulders of the seller. They are the ones who have to repeatedly follow up and submit paperwork to the lending institution as it decides whether or not they will accept a short sale on the home. A seller who is not motivated can easily allow the situation to drag on, which means it might be a better idea to find someone who is working hard to meet the bank&#8217;s requirements and sell their home.</p>
<p>Ultimately, a short sale can be beneficial to everyone involved in the transaction. The seller is able to get out from under a loan that they cannot afford any more. The buyer gets a great deal on a new home that is more in line with the current real estate market. The lending institutions, while taking a loss on the first loan, are able to recoup some of their investment and eliminate the need for the far more expensive and time-consuming for closure process.</p>
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		<title>What is guaranteed or extended replacement cost cover?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The problem with insurance is nothing in life is ever completely certain. One day the housing market can be rolling along, everyone certain prices can only ever go up. The next day, we&#8217;re pitched into a recession, major banks are in trouble and the housing market has collapsed. Because insurance is based on the concept [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The problem with insurance is nothing in life is ever completely certain. One day the housing market can be rolling along, everyone certain prices can only ever go up. The next day, we&#8217;re pitched into a recession, major banks are in trouble and the housing market has collapsed. Because insurance is based on the concept of good faith, there&#8217;s supposed to be give and take on both sides of the relationship. An insurer cannot physically inspect every property it agrees to cover. To some extent, it must always rely on the honesty of the home owner to get proper estimates for the cost of rebuilding. After all, if the owner innocently underinsures, he or she will have to pay the additional costs out of savings. The insurer will not be at risk. If there was fraud, the insurer has the right to cancel the policy and avoid any payment. This protection for the insurer is fairly comprehensive. Hence, to offer better balance, most insurers offer guaranteed or extended replacement cover cover.</p>
<p>The point of this cover is simple. No matter how hard you try, no pre-estimate of the cost of rebuilding is ever absolute. It&#8217;s only when you get on the ground and start work you find out what all the problems are going to be. Costs have an unfortunate habit of rising and it&#8217;s relatively common for owners to have to sacrifice features of their old home to get the building work finished within budget. But, if you&#8217;re prepared to pay about 10% more on the premium rate, you can buy guaranteed cover, i.e. the insurer will pay the actual cost.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s go back to the beginning again. Many insurance policies have a cap, i.e. the insurer places an upper limit on the amount you can claim. This may be a limit for all standard policyholders, or the cap may vary depending on the amount of premium you pay. The only way you can avoid the cap is by buying the extended cover. Why might costs go up significantly more than you expect? Suppose you bought an older home. It was picturesque with a wooden frame and shingles. If you now come to rebuild it, you can find reproducing the traditional building methods are expensive when you face compliance with the current building code. Everything may need to be redesigned including the electrical and plumbing systems. Once you are talking in hundreds of thousands for rebuilding, paying an extra 10% in premium can be very good value to get guaranteed completion.</p>
<p>Stepping outside the scope of the <a href="http://www.myhomeinsuranceplace.com/guaranteed-cost-coverage.html">homeowners insurance</a> policy, some insurers are now offering Home Value Protection policies to safeguard against a fall in the resale value of your property. In reality, this is slightly closer to a bet than most insurance policies and you need to read the terms carefully. Most have a high deductible if you claim during the first two years. Since most experts believe the housing market will begin to pick up again within the next two years, you may conclude such policies are not good value for money. Nevertheless, the next time you&#8217;re reviewing your insurance portfolio, it may be interesting to get additional quotes for Home Value Protection when you get your <a href="http://www.myhomeinsuranceplace.com/">homeowners insurance quotes</a>.</p>
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		<title>Short Term Loans in the Easy Way</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of people who have problems in managing their money and might struggle so hard in order to keep the balance of income and outcome in every month. It is obvious that everyone will need to be able to manage their financial carefully as the prices are flying so high with the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a lot of people who have problems in managing their money and might struggle so hard in order to keep the balance of income and outcome in every month. It is obvious that everyone will need to be able to manage their financial carefully as the prices are flying so high with the economical crisis that is getting even worse. But there are times when the money management is failed and people need the additional money to support their financial. Some people might have no problems with the money but they do need support in starting the new business or in paying their vacation trips.</p>
<p>In getting the additional money, the banks, lenders and also the loan companies are the reliable source but people will need the right type of loans and also the right companies with the best offers. For some people, the <a href="http://www.personalcashadvance.com/" target="_blank">payday loan</a> are the loans that they need for various reasons such as the fact that the loans are the sort term loans. The short term loans are allowing a lot of people in getting the additional funds and using it for around one or two weeks before they have to pay the lenders or loan companies back. In that way they won’t get too lost in debts.</p>
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		<title>Find a Bank With No Overdraft Fees</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>If you were a parched traveler in the middle of a hot desert looking for water, you can imagine what a welcome sight a lush oasis spotted in your path just up ahead would be. That is exactly how jaded bank customers who have been paying too much money in overdraft fees to their bank each month feel when they find a no-overdraft-fee bank: a sense of pure relief.<br/><br/><strong>Why We Pay Too Much in Overdraft Fees</strong><br/><br/>Banks bring in over $25 billion each year in overdraft fees alone. That is &#8220;billion&#8221; with a &#8220;b.&#8221; Guess who is footing the bill? Average citizens just trying to scrape enough money together each month to pay bills and get by, that&#8217;s who. If asked, most people would agree that they do not feel they need to help banks out financially in this way. (Banks are already getting plenty of help as it is).<br/><br/>But, what exactly brought us to the situation with overdraft fees that we find ourselves in now? How is it that banks can be making such a killing in fees? The answer lies in the relatively recent rise in two related banking phenomena: overdraft protection programs and the debit card.<br/><br/><strong>Overdraft Protection Programs Are Not Your Friend</strong><br/><br/>Overdraft protection programs certainly sound friendly enough. When they were introduced about a decade ago, most consumers took them for what the name implies: a way for the bank customer to be protected from checks and other charges &#8220;bouncing&#8221; due to insufficient funds in the accounts. And, in a way, this understanding is accurate: these programs do indeed protect bank customers from having their checks bounce or debit card transactions rejected.<br/><br/>However, that&#8217;s where the &#8220;protection&#8221; ends. You see, even though your bank will cover those charges for you, they will also turn right around and charge you an overdraft fee for the trouble. These fees usually range from $25 to $35 or more. That means that just three overdrafts in a month can cost you over $100!<br/><br/><strong>Debit Cards Make Things Worse</strong><br/><br/>What really has made the whole situation more difficult is the rise of the debit card. Debit cards that are attached to a checking account are so convenient to use. After all, it is so easy to make a charge on your debit card for the goods and services you need. But here is the catch that most consumers don&#8217;t know about: your debit card transaction will be honored by your bank, even if you do not have sufficient funds to cover it.<br/><br/>Now, this sounds like your bank is doing you a favor, but remember, when you have overdraft protection in place, the result is &#8211; ding &#8211; yet another charge to your account. These can really add up fast, putting you more in the hole. The whole situation is set up to basically invite more overdraft charges into your life.<br/><br/><strong>How to Find a Bank with No Overdraft Fees</strong><br/><br/>If you want to find a bank with no overdraft fees, check out these tips:<br/><br/>1. If you live in the U.S., make sure that the bank is FDIC-insured. This means that, even if they were to go under, your funds would still be safe.<br/><br/>2. Choose a no-overdraft-fee bank that allows you to sign up online.<br/><br/>3. Make sure the bank gives you access to a nationwide ATM network so you have ready access to your cash.<br/><br/>Once you find your no overdraft fee bank, you will be glad that you made the switch. The monthly savings will be noticeable right away, since you will never have to pay an overdraft fee again!<br/><br/></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever since zero percent introductory annual percentage rate (intro APR) credit cards were introduced to the American market several years ago, they&#8217;ve been very popular. All types of consumers have been taking advantage of 0% offers. Most consumers use 0% deals to save money by avoiding interest charges on their credit card debt, while other [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever since zero percent introductory annual percentage rate (intro APR) credit cards were introduced to the American market several years ago, they&#8217;ve been very popular. All types of consumers have been taking advantage of 0% offers. Most consumers use 0% deals to save money by avoiding interest charges on their credit card debt, while other money-savvy consumers use 0% offers to make money by playing the 0% credit card arbitrage game (also known as &#8220;stoozing.&#8221;) Many 0% card offers come with a catch: you have to pay a fee for transferring a balance. There are, however, a few select credit card products out there where you don&#8217;t have to pay a fee for the first or initial balance transfer.</p>
<p>Feeless, 0% intro APR balance transfer deals &#8212; perhaps the most sought-after 0% deals on the Internet &#8212; are a dying breed. Dying, but not dead. The pool of banks that offer feeless 0% deals has been shrinking. Why? Because the banks and card companies know that by eliminating the balance transfer transaction fee, a balance transfer &#8220;surfer&#8221; can transfer a card balance to a card, sit out the interest-free period, then transfer the balance out to a new 0% deal &#8212; thus denying the bank any opportunity to make money off the surfer. The balance transfer transaction fee gives a bank the opportunity to get at least something out of the deal.</p>
<p>The Discover More family of credit cards, offered by Discover Financial Services (DFS), has been exceedingly popular for transferring credit card balances. Why? Because, heretofore, with any Discover More card, you could transfer a card balance and pay no interest on the transferred funds for 12 months, with no balance transfer transaction fee. But that&#8217;s not all: with Discover More, you could (and still can) get a 0% rate on new credit card purchases for 12 months to boot. Its no wonder that the Discover More family of credit cards has been a top-ranked collection of cards at many top-rated websites.</p>
<p>But DFS recently made a change to the terms and conditions associated with the Discover More family of credit cards: you now have to pay a fee for transferring a balance; the minimum transfer fee is $10. The Discover More group of cards still offers great value, with a 0% intro APR rate on both balance transfers and new purchases for one year, but the nascent balance transfer transaction fee may turn off some folks out there in the market for a hot, 0% card deal.</p>
<p>OK, now for the good news: Bank of America, Washington Mutual (Wamu) and Pulaski Bank still offer consumer credit cards where you can transfer a balance at zero percent for 6 or 12 months (depending on the card) and pay no balance transfer fee. Furthermore, Capital One has business cards that provide an option to transfer balances without assessing a balance transfer transaction fee.</p>
<p>If you plan on hunting (or continuing your hunt) for an attractive 0% card deal after reading this article, remember two things:</p>
<p>  In your search for &#8220;no transfer fee&#8221; 0% deals, you may find articles, blog posts or other website content with claims that feeless 0% deals no longer exist. Don&#8217;t buy it. Feeless 0% balance transfer offers can still be found today &#8212; even with certain business cards &#8212; if you know where to look.  Credit card deals are constantly evolving, so if you&#8217;re planning on signing up for a specific 0% offer that you&#8217;ve had your eye on for a while, try not to drag your heels. The sexy, feeless balance transfer offer you find today may be gone tomorrow. Thankfully, the selection of &#8220;no fee&#8221; 0% deals is still quite healthy, so you don&#8217;t have to panic if the offer you wanted disappears. </p>
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<p><strong>Index Tabs 101</strong></p>
<p>There is a huge variety of index tabs that are offered, but which tab dividers are right for you? In this easy-to-navigate guide we will review each of the main index tab types, as well as the most important key terms that you will need to understand in order to ensure you get the correct tabs for your specific needs.</p>
<p><strong>Common Key Terms:</strong></p>
<p>Bank: A bank is a complete, single row of tabs. The number of tabs that fit along one bank is determined by the cut of the tab. For example, if you have a 1/5 cut tab (see below to learn about the &#8220;cut&#8221;) with a total of 15 tabs per set, then there will be 3 banks with 5 tabs per bank.</p>
<p>Binding Edge: The binding edge is the edge of the sheet that is to be bound. Typically this is on the opposite end of the tab extensions.</p>
<p>Body Copy: Body copy is a term used to indicate printing on the sheet of the paper, not including the tab extension. </p>
<p>For instance, Bank of America gets their logo printed in the center of their sheets (the body copy).</p>
<p>Collation: Collation is the arrangement of the tabs in sequential order. You can choose from 1. Uncollated, where all of position 1 tabs are in line, all of position 2 tabs are in line, etc.; 2. Straight Collated, where the tabs are arranged in 1-2-3-4-5 order, with the number 1 tab being in the first position on the top of the set; 3. Reverse Collated, where the tabs are arranged in 5-4-3-2-1 order, with the number 1 tab in position 5 on the bottom of the set. When printing on copier tabs, the collation pattern is essential. The collation pattern required depends on which model of high-speed copier is being used.</p>
<p>Copier Tabs: Copier Tabs are a kind of tab divider that are built to run through common high speed copiers for custom printing in house. You will need to check your copier/printed user manual before using copier tabs to ensure that you do not damage the equipment.</p>
<p>Cut: The cut of your tabs is the number of tabs that can fit along the bank. The cut is described as fractions. For example, if five tabs fit along the bank, the size of the tabs is described as one-fifth (1/5) cut.</p>
<p>Tab Extension: The tab extension is the part of the tab that sticks out from the body or sheet.</p>
<p>Mylar: A synthetic or semi-synthetic material used as a coating on the tab extension. The Mylar coating provides a reinforcement for the tab extension, creating a more durable product. It can also be wiped clean, so is great for instances where dirty hands might handle it. Mylar is offered in a variety of colors, or clear.</p>
<p>Paper Weight: The standard weight that the paper index tabs is 90 lb. However, 110 lb. is readily available and becoming more popular.</p>
<p>Position: The position of a tab within a complete bank of tabs. For example, the first tab in a bank of tabs is considered in the first position and the second tab in a bank is considered position two.</p>
<p>Set: All tabs that go together into one individual book or binder. A set can be one bank of tabs, or it can even consist of many banks of tabs of different sizes.</p>
<p>Side Tabs / Bottom Tabs: Side tabs are located on the opposite side of the binding edge. Bottom tabs are located at the bottom of the sheet.</p>
<p><strong>Copier Tabs:</strong></p>
<p>Copier Tabs are perfect for the print-on-demand market. Many Index Tabs can be ordered Plain or with clear or Colored Mylar™ coating on the tax extension. Mylar coating adds a glossy or matted finish to the tab itself, and makes them more durable for heavily handled documents. You also have the option of having your Index Tabs 3 hole punched so they are ready to be placed directly into 3 ring binders. Copier Tabs allow you to print custom index tabs in-house and on demand. Also known as Xerox Tabs, these 90 lb. white index tabs are designed to run in a variety of high speed copiers including the popular Xerox DocuTech &amp; Xerox DocuColor series&#8217;. Copier Tab Dividers can be used for organizing sections in manuals, presentations, reports, real estate closings, case files, and much more.</p>
<p>Copier Tabs are available with or without a Mylar coating on the tab extension. Mylar reinforcement adds a glossy finish to the tab itself, and adds durability for heavily handled documents. Choose from an assortment of tab cuts including 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, and 1/10 cuts. Choose the collation pattern compatible with your high speed copier and the tab size that best suits your needs. If using the copier tabs in a 3 ring binders, copier tabs are available with 3 hole punch. Copier Tabs offers the highest quality so you can count on them to feed, print, and run smoothly while providing you with the professional look that your business requires.</p>
<p>Reverse Collated Copier Tabs: Single Reverse Collated Copier Tabs are packaged in 3-2-1 order, the reverse of how they will appear in the finished document. An assortment of tab sizes including 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, and 1/10 cuts are available.</p>
<p>Straight Collated Copier Tabs: Straight Collated Copier Tabs are packaged in 1-2-3 order, exactly how they will appear in the finished document. The straight collated tabs are available in the most popular of tab sizes, the 1/5 cut.</p>
<p>Uncollated Copier Tabs: Also known as Individual Position Copier Tabs, Uncollated Copier Tabs sit in one position, and can be flipped over to offer an additional position. Available positions include 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.</p>
<p><strong>Exhibit Dividers:</strong></p>
<p>Exhibit Dividers, also known as &#8220;Legal Tabs&#8221; or &#8220;Pre-Printed Tabs&#8221; are high quality tabs constructed of 80# White Offset Stock. A Mylar reinforcement on the exhibit tabs provides durability by preventing tearing and folding. Tab titles are printed on the front and back in black ink. Also known as Avery Dividers, these exhibit dividers are the most popular style of tabs in the industry. They feature printing on both sides of the tab in bold black ink in Helvetica Bold typeset.</p>
<p><strong>Insertable Tab Dividers:</strong></p>
<p>Insertable Plastic Tab Dividers are available in both 1/5 cut and 1/8 cut. These durable index tab dividers are perfect for organizing documents that are frequently referenced. Printable inserts are included to customize the titles. The tab designs secure the inserts in place while still allowing for easy access for editing.</p>
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