Nov 25th, 2008 · Police say a man in Leavenworth, Kans., wanted to steal an entire ATM. It weighed 3,000 pounds, so he drove it away in a skid-loader. To try to crack open the machine he dropped it over a 50-foot embankment. That is when the skid loader also fell. Police arrested the injured man at the bottom.
Jun 25th, 2008 · As banks charge more and higher fees for transactions — from overdrafts to ATM use — consumers may be taking a hit to their checking accounts without realizing it. Here are some tips for keeping your money in your own pocket.
Jun 25th, 2008 · Banks are increasingly charging higher fees overdrafting accounts, wiring money or using another bank's ATM. Surcharges have become a steady source of revenue in shaky economy times, but they're also prompting some consumer backlash
Mar 3rd, 2008 · Repeatedly snubbed by Diebold executives, United Technologies made a $3 billion offer this weekend to shareholders of the company, which makes ATM and electronic voting machines.
Jan 30th, 2008 · A medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles has taken a new approach to convenience for its customers. It has installed a high-security marijuana vending machine. People with doctor's "recommendations" can now use an ATM-like card to purchase medical weed, anytime of day or night.
Jul 16th, 2007 · The increasing use of hidden fees and surcharges makes it more difficult to figure out what something actually costs. Hotels offer low rates, but fleece customers for local phone calls and the mini-bar. Banks can charge you for check-writing, ATM use and much more.
Jun 29th, 2007 · How homeownership is viewed has changed from the asset it used to be. Consumers are using their homes for home-equity loans, which makes them a source of income rather than the debt they are. Shira Boss, author of Green with Envy: A Whole New Way to Look at Financial (Un)Happiness talks about how the mortgage meltdown reflects changing attitudes toward home ownership with Steve Inskeep.
Jun 27th, 2007 · What if you gave an ATM credit worth $25 to every voter to spend on presidential campaigns? Bruce Ackerman, professor of law and political science at Yale University, and co-author of the book Voting With Dollars is promoting the idea.