Computer glitches have caused continues problems at TD Bank. The bank was experiencing an overnight transaction posting delay, TD Bank spokeswoman , Rebecca Avecedo said Wednesday. The delay occurred after the banks converted their two systems to one over the weekend, she said.The bank hoped to have it fixed by Wednesday evening. But it seems that some customers still were having issues with direct deposits not showing  up in their accounts as of Thursday morning.

Today TD Bank released a statement to address the issue saying:

“We are working nonstop to resolve this issue. We are sorry about the inconvenience and we thank our customers for their patience and understanding.Currently customers can see account balances as of Wednesday evening. We expect to complete our transaction processing and have current account balances later today. We will reverse fees, charges or interest incurred as a result of this disruption. We are working to solve the problem as soon as we can. We have empowered our employees to work with customers individually to resolve any outstanding issues that arose as a result of this delay. We continue to operate on full tilt to get this resolved.”

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/Computer-Glitch-Causes-Problems-at-TD-Bank-63103572.html

Every Wednesday on NBC10’s “Survive and Thrive” we bring you a half-hour filled with money saving tips, expert financial advice, a list of open jobs in our area, plus much more to help you and your family survive and thrive during these tough financial times. In case you missed today’s show, you can find helpful links and information below.
 

Untitled from Tracy Davidson on Vimeo.

Want to cut your house payment? There’s a government program that will reduce your Fannie Maie and Freddie Mac payments to 31 percent of your income.

TD Bank from Tracy Davidson on Vimeo.

Problems at TD Bank  as some customers had trouble accessing money in their accounts.

Website We Love: Hopenow.com is a website with support and guidance for homeowners. The website allows you to find out of you’re eligible for home affordable modification. You can also find an online self assessment survey, get information about mortgage companies, and see where to find a free counselor in your area.

If you think you may have some hidden treasures in your attic, you just might want to dust them off to earn some cash. The Great Treasure Hunt Antique and Collectible Roadshow is at the Hampton Inn in King of Prussia today until Saturday to appraise and buy antiques.

Each week, they visit different cities, and buy antiques from the locals- among the most sought after items are jewelry, US coins prior to 1964, 10-15 cent comic books, baseball cards prior to 1970, tin toys, and vintage guitars. Stop by between 9 AM and 6 PM today through Friday, or Saturday between 9 AM and 3 PM, and who knows, maybe that dust collector in your attic is worth a lot more than you think- like the mandolin in Pottstown, bought at a yard sale for $5, but worth $100,000!

http://www.timesherald.com/articles/2009/08/05/business/doc4a7907292d16d938500586.txt

Today we’ll answer a viewer’s question about a website where you can sell or recycle your old gadgets like cell phones and iPods. It’s called gazelle.com. You plug in the make and model of your gadget, and the site gives you an estimate of how much they’ll pay you. They send you an envelope, then you send back your gadget and receive a check in a few weeks.

Many people, especially stay at home parents, are looking for ways to make a little extra cash without leaving the house. A website called eHow.com allows you to do just that- you simply write articles about things you know how to do…and in return, you make money. It’s completely free to sign up and businesses sponsor the articles with advertisements, so everytime someone clicks, you get paid. 

http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/22/news/economy/job_makeover.moneymag/index.htm?section=money_topstories 

We all know jobs are hard to come by right now, but good news- a new $25 billion “Recovery Zone Bond” program will bring between 3-4,000 jobs to South Jersey. 

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20090613_Recovery_Zone_stimulus_means_jobs__N_J__officials_say.html?cmpid=16339736 

Sure there are tons of search engines for current job openings, but is that your best bet when looking for a job? According to some new research, over 80% of job openings are not advertised and the companies rely on current employees for referrals… so networking is crucial. Also, you may have better luck by looking in smaller advertising outlets like your local newspaper, Craigslist, or social networks like Facebook.

http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/09/news/economy/hidden_jobs/index.htm?postversion=2009061015

http://phillyjobmatch.com/

Jobs are hard to come by, especially for those who don’t have a college education, but good news is there are a number of blue collar jobs that pay very well AND are in high demand right now…

http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/10/paying-blue-collar-leadership-jobs.html?feed=rss_news

After attending NBC10′s Small Business Seminar, Kathy started to build her small baking business called Kathy’s Just Desserts. The odds were stacked against her, but seven years later she’s a successful entrepreneur. Kathy says after a layoff, “You can either think, oh this is terrible or you can think of it as an opportunity”…needless to say, she thought of it as an opportunity. If you’re interested in starting your own small business, visit www.sba.gov.