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By Jay MacDonald • Bankrate.com

Bank names hide colorful history

What's behind a bank's name? Humor columnist Jay MacDonald finds out.

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12 ways to show your bank some love

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald imagines a dozen new fees coming soon to a bank near you.

Toyoda or Toyota? It's all about crazy 8s

Article: Why is Akio Toyoda's company called "Toyota"? Humor columnist Jay MacDonald investigates.

U.S. dollars? Why not Texas cow chips?

Article: We shouldn't be stuck with U.S. dollars forever. Why can't each state create its own legal tender?

Banker's yoga is financial crisis tonic

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald says a little banker's yoga may soothe financial crisis pain.

Auto insurance rates collide with credit

Article: Columnist Jay MacDonald wonders why auto insurance companies want to know our credit scores.

Workplace needs new employee incentives

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald says the workplace needs a new way to motivate employees.

Bidding 'adieu' to weird financial 2009

Article: What's that smell? Humor columnist Jay MacDonald says it's a whiff of 2009's financial weirdness.

College football bowl reflects times

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald suspects bailout-weary fans will still cheer the GMAC Bowl.

Jobless workers get gig on silver screen

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald says one holiday film truly captures the spirit of the season.

Not your father's post office

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald says the Postal Service is getting bold in its search for revenue.

Economic SOS? Ikea to the rescue!

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald says Swedish home furnishing retailer Ikea has a lesson for the Fed.

Keeping a smile as the world melts down

Article: The economic crisis reminds humor columnist Jay MacDonald that a few grins go a long way.

Can $20-per-gallon gas save the world?

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald talks to an author who looks forward to rising gas prices.

List of failed banks: numbskull nation

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald says 2009 bank failures raise the question "What's in a name?"

Dinosaur in mirror still young at heart

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald does a "geezer check" and comes to some sobering conclusions.

The beauty of numbers finally adds up

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald finally appreciates the beauty behind everyday numbers.

'Sage of Aquarius' sees epic bear loss

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald talks to an astrologer and financial adviser who sees trouble ahead.

Scoop of Subprime Lime for every saver

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald dreams of five bank hybrids that could double a saver's pleasure.

Money camp gives kids itch to get rich

Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald finds a camp offering an itch more lasting than a case of poison ivy.

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