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LinksOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency Adult Ed. on About.com ASTD.org FDIC Examinations Resources Google NewsSuggested ReadingThe Right Words at the Right Time   by Marlo Thomas and Friends This is a collection of essays written by Marlo Thomas and ton of other celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston, Jay Leno, Martha Stewert, Oprah Winfrey and Ralph Lauren. It was a New York Times bestseller, and all the proceeds are being donated to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The stories are all inspirational anecdotes about a piece of advice that changed the author's life. Since most of the stories are only 2 or 3 pages long, this is a great, inspiring book to pick up when you only have a couple of minutes. Buy it!
Carolyn 101: Business Lessons from The Apprentice's Straight Shooter   by Carolyn Kepcher I hate to admit it, but I love reality TV. Carolyn is probably my all-time favorite reality-tv personality, and her book didn't disappoint. Not only is she a successful businesswoman, but she's also a successful wife and mother. In her book, she gives advice about things like how to ask for a raise, how to ace an interview and how to balance work and family. Buy it!
Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude   by Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone This is a favorite of 1st Financial Training Service's President. She's such a fan of the book that she bought a copy for everyone in the company. Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone are both pioneers in the field of self-help books. This is a classic, must-read. "The world-famous book that could be worth millions to you!" Buy it!
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The Training RoomTraining news, tips and ideas for financial institutions from 1st Financial Training Services. Monday, November 28, 2005 Elsewhere on the Web: Looks Too Good to be True
I just found www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com, a website dedicated to educating the public about Internet fraud. It was launched at the end of October by the FBI in conjunction with Monster.com. While the site focuses on Internet fraud, a lot of the content can be applied to phone, mail and in-person rip-offs as well. You can even take some quizzes to see what types of fraud you might be vulnerable to.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 Current Issues: Financial Elder Abuse: How You Can Help
Our new Rip-Offs program couldn't have been more well-timed. In September, California passed a Financial Elder Abuse law, requiring financial institutions to report suspected Financial Elder Abuse to the authorities or face fines up to $5000 per incident. The law is being watched carefully by other states that are looking into similar laws. Could you recognize a con in progress?
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