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Stretching the Aussie dollar

admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:30:30 +0000

Stretching the Aussie dollar
News.com.au - debit cards, credit cards and charge cards. "Almost 20 per cent of traveller's cheques are left unredeemed after five years," said Mr Walls - very lazy money indeed. As well, there is often a fee when a traveller wants to cash a traveller's cheque
Source: www.news.com.au

Staples Goes High-Tech This Holiday Season
MSN MoneyCentral - The M3 can cut through CDs/DVDs, credit cards, staples and small paper clips. ($79.99) Gifts for Family and Friends Disney Channel's "High School Musical" Mix Sticks (MP3 Player): Listen to favorite music this holiday season on "High School
Source: news.moneycentral.msn.com

That would be the wrong wallet to steal
Indianapolis Star - RICHMOND, Ind. — A man who allegedly stole a wallet out of a pickup truck ended up taking the wallet and credit cards belonging to Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Shipman. The eastern Indiana county's top law enforcement officer discovered his wallet
Source: www.indystar.com

Shoppers face debt hangover in New Year
Daily Telegraph - Shoppers could be facing a financial headache in the new year after spending too much on their credit cards, according to a report out this week, which suggested the average person would overspend by 147 this Christmas. More than half of Britons
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Dungeons of Debt
American Reporter - Dungeons of Debt EXXON-MOBIL CREDIT CARDS OFFER LITTLE HELP TO BILL-PAYERS by Joe Shea American Reporter Correspondent Bradenton, Fla. Printable version of this story BRADENTON, Fla. — ExxonMobil is one of those companies that don't like to be
Source: www.american-reporter.com

Community Events Calendar

admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:05:07 +0000

Community Events Calendar
San Bernardino County Sun - Time for Change Foundation and Washington Mutual are starting a new series of free financial-literacy and credit-repair classes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1407 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino. The lessons cover
Source: www.sbsun.com

Visalian guilty of ID theft
Visalia Times-Delta - Because of this, perpetrators of those crimes will continue to victimize others. The State of California Dept. of Consumer Affairs Legal Dept. publishes a useful online guide on requirements of "credit repair services" in this state. By far, the
Source: www.visaliatimesdelta.com

Financial Services
PR.com - RMCN is a Credit Services Organization that specializes in Credit Repair, Restoration and Education. I started developing this credit restoration process in late 1997, after I too had credit
Source: www.pr.com

Joe Arpaio, Andy Thomas and Dennis Wilenchik hit New Times with grand
Phoenix New Times - Drawing on his experience in credit repair and with the Internet, Maynard dreamed up a service that would protect people against the dreaded crime of identity theft. Lifelock, as his new company would come to
Source: www.phoenixnewtimes.com

Oct. 10: Local Briefs
Herald-Bulletin - Session 3: Credit Reporting and Credit Repair, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Oct. 19 - Session 4: Grant Writing, 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 19 There is no charge for the conference. To RSVP, call the Rev. M. Lewis Hunt at (765) 643-7133, Ext. 2318. Salvation
Source: www.theheraldbulletin.com

Homebuilder Levitt files bankruptcy

admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:52:20 +0000

Homebuilder Levitt files bankruptcy
Miami Herald - In this photo taken in 2004, Alan B. Levan, chairman and chief executive of the Levitt Corp., poses at the Bank Atlantic Building in Fort Lauderdale. Levitt Corp. is the parent company of Levitt and Sons, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Source: www.miamiherald.com

City whips nuisance properties into shape
Detroit Free Press - This will probably be the thing that tips us into bankruptcy," he said. Toomer said what the city did wasn't right and some of the items tossed weren't junk. He said he was making improvements, but apparently "not at the speed the city wanted." It's
Source: www.freep.com

Levitt & Sons files for bankruptcy protection
CNBC - CHICAGO - Levitt & Sons, the home building unit of Levitt Corp that created one of the first American suburbs, said on Friday that it had filed for bankruptcy protection, reflecting the badly battered Florida market. The unit, which made most
Source: www.cnbc.com

The Business Week — BTW
BusinessWeek - MAC, the state agency created to rescue New York City from the threat of bankruptcy in the mid-1970s, posted legal notices in October announcing it would cease to exist on July 1, 2008, the expiration date set by law. Big MAC, as it was called, hasn
Source: www.businessweek.com

Tapping home equity
Detroit Free Press - He's having trouble refinancing into a fixed rate because the home's value has dropped, he has that home-equity line and he filed for bankruptcy in 2005. He said he hasn't missed a mortgage payment yet. He's working with two lenders — one has the
Source: www.freep.com

REFCO Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 72
PR Inside - [01149] ADVERSARY PROCEEDING — Refco Vienna v. Refco Inc., et al [01150] ADVERSARY PROCEEDING — FXA vs. Refco Japan, FXCM, et al. [01151] ADVERSARY PROCEEDING — RCM Trustee vs. RCM Customers [01152] ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS — RCM Customers vs. RCM
Source: www.pr-inside.com

InPhonic Seeks Bankruptcy Protection During Its Sale

admin — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:24:51 +0000

InPhonic Seeks Bankruptcy Protection During Its Sale
Washington Post - InPhonic , which sells wireless products and services, sought bankruptcy protection after it agreed to be bought by a private-equity firm. InPhonic listed assets of $120.9 million and debt of $179.4 million in Chapter 11 documents filed yesterday in
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Market Mover
American Reporter - America does not need "Talk America" radio, in or out of bankruptcy, to advise liberal Democrats on all things at all times. America does not need political polls that do not reveal up front who paid for the poll. America does not need brand
Source: www.american-reporter.com

Italy transport minister: Alitalia could face bankruptcy if government
CNBC - ROME - Italy's largest airline, Alitalia SpA, could have to file for bankruptcy in a few months if government attempts to sell a controlling stake fail, the country's transport minister said Thursday. "If we're not able to sell Alitalia in an
Source: www.cnbc.com

Jays tells workers jobs may be lost
Chicago Tribune - Facing an "acute liquidity crisis," Jays filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Oct. 11 while also striking a tentative deal to sell its assets for $24.8 million to another snack food-maker, Pennsylvania-based Snyder's of Hanover. The deal is
Source: www.chicagotribune.com

Brasch Words
American Reporter - The cost for Andrew is estimated at $25 billion, according to the Red Cross; insurance payouts were about $15 billion of that; several companies went into bankruptcy. The Red Cross, at the scene before the hurricane hit, was still working with
Source: www.american-reporter.com

Levitz Furniture files for bankruptcy
CNN Money - NEW YORK (AP) — Home furnishings retailer Levitz Furniture said Thursday it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to stay in business, despite a lack of cash. Levitz's request for reorganization under court protection is part of a strategic
Source: money.cnn.com

Former Corry treasurer sentenced in thefts

admin — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:34:45 +0000

Former Corry treasurer sentenced in thefts
Philadelphia Inquirer - Instead, he lost, leading to his arrest, resignation and bankruptcy. McAvoy said at his sentencing Wednesday that he threw away the good name he spent years building. Erie County Judge Shad Connelly, citing McAvoy's bipolar disorder and gambling
Source: www.philly.com

Levitt swings to huge loss; subsidiary files for Chapter 11
CNBC - SAN FRANCISCO (Thomson Financial) - Levitt Corp. said late Friday it swung to a huge third-quarter loss, and the developer and homebuilder announced that its Levitt and Sons LLC subsidiary has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. "The
Source: www.cnbc.com

New York racing's long winter
ESPN.com - of the NYRA, has threatened to close Aqueduct at the end of business on New Year's Eve, standing behind core issue, the question of real estate ownership in Elmont, Queens and Saratoga Springs and returning to the now familiar bosom of the bankruptcy
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Broadway s Plan To Buy Plant Hits Snag
Daily News-Record - SIL, a subsidiary of Illinois-based Sheaffer International, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January, and Broadway was the highest bidder for the facility when it came up for auction in August. The plant treats sewage for Timberville, Broadway
Source: www.dnronline.com

California residential builder Dunmore Homes files for bankruptcy
Minneapolis Star Tribune - Target scares up healthy October sales Bernanke says growth will slow significantly in coming months New energy crisis means high prices here to stay Neal St. Anthony: 'Wind is the future' Kara McGuire: Rite of passage WASHINGTON (Dow Jones/AP
Source: www.startribune.com

UAL Corp. distributes 608,000 shares as part of its bankruptcy
CNBC - CHICAGO - UAL Corp. said Thursday it has started distributing 608,000 shares in the United Airlines parent as part of its bankruptcy reorganization plan. The distribution to employees and other holders of unsecured claims against the company and some
Source: www.cnbc.com

The Role of Credit in the Cable vs. Telco Battle

admin — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:08:34 +0000

The Role of Credit in the Cable vs. Telco Battle
E-Commerce Times - Allocation of at least a portion of this cash to debt reduction will lend stability to cable ratings at a time when cable providers will face the dual challenge of maturity and pricing pressure from FiOS, U-verse and others. Conversely, policies that
Source: www.ecommercetimes.com

Loonie's rise helps N.S. eliminate portion of debt in U.S. currency
Canada East - He said the development gives the province more stability in choosing options for debt reduction. Finance Department figures show that in March the province held US$1.054 billion in its debt portfolio - or about 10 per cent of the total debt. Baker
Source: www.canadaeast.com

Richardson Campaigns in New Hampshire
NewsMax.com - BEDFORD, N.H. — Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson wants to link congressional and presidential pay raises to debt reduction, though he acknowledged Sunday that the idea would never see the light of day. At a crowded house party, the
Source: www.newsmax.com

Doll Technology Group, Inc. Announces Merger Agreement with Southland
dBusinessNews.com - Doll recently announced successful and continuing efforts in its debt reduction program and that the Company had identified a potential merger candidate in the transportation sector. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains 'forward-looking
Source: bismarck.dbusinessnews.com

Counseling for those facing foreclosure

admin — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:11:36 +0000

Counseling for those facing foreclosure
Seattle Post Intelligencer - This organization is an offshoot of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. The Web site www.h ousinghelpnow.com provides housing information, and consumers can take the Mortgage Reality Check, where test-takers gain an understanding of how well
Source: seattlepi.nwsource.com

Neighborly challenge
Courier News - Ann Rodriguez, a credit counselor with Consumer Credit Counseling Service, 22 S. Spring St., is a busy woman. In 2003, she said, the nonprofit organization saw in one month perhaps two or three people facing foreclosure. "Now we're seeing at least
Source: www.suburbanchicagonews.com

Sticky notes and Excel help budgets
St. Petersburg Times - Should your daughter decide she wants to change, I recommend she seek out counseling or classes through a consumer credit counseling service or local extension service in her county. I think she's more likely to accept advice from a neutral party.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Midstate nonprofits receive AT&T grants
Macon Telegraph - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Middle Georgia: $4,192 to upgrade the telephone system to allow more flexible communication between offices providing better quality financial counseling services to clients. Taylor Regional Hospital: $10,790 to
Source: www.macon.com

30 Ways to Save: Credit counseling and planning ahead

admin — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:50:48 +0000

30 Ways to Save: Credit counseling and planning ahead
KUSA-TV - DENVER Credit counseling has become a popular option for people looking to pinch pennies. This year, the Consumer Credit Counseling Service has helped more than 12,000 people get their finances in line. Counselors say the best way to avoid
Source: www.9news.com

2 loan plans in play for Pa. homeowners
Philadelphia Daily News - Credit counseling is included. "It's not available for people who bought McMansions at low interest rates and forgot the balloon payment," Rendell said. George Gould, the managing attorney for housing at Community Legal Services, said, "What's needed
Source: www.philly.com

Breaking the bank on the children
Tulsa World - day, you might want to rethink your priorities, financial and family experts say. "Start looking at what is a need and what is a want. Needs have to go in the top of the list," says Sara Allen, executive director of Consumer Credit Counseling
Source: www.tulsaworld.com

Debt management programs help consumers
Miami Herald - budgets and debt management programs to pay down their balances. "People are using their credit cards because they don't have enough money to make it day-to-day," said Howard Dvorkin, president of the nonprofit Consolidated Credit Counseling Service
Source: www.miamiherald.com

The truth about transfer fees

admin — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:45:58 +0000

The truth about transfer fees
Guardian Unlimited - And these days, 500 counts as a pretty small credit card debt. But that doesn't mean it's not worth shopping around for a new card. If you can afford to make payments of 100 a month, you could clear your debt without paying any more interest by
Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Fallout Over Student Loan Benefits Hits Illinois
Inside Higher Ed - It is not bad at all for a 22 year old kid to file bankruptcy, rid himself of massive amounts of student loan debt and credit card debt, start over fresh, and build enough good credit by 30 to be relatively unaffected. This is precisely why the
Source: insidehighered.com

Kohl, front and center
Badger Herald - We don t want to be punitive with young people just because they re young, Kohl said. But we don t want you to be put in a position where sometimes unknowingly you wind up with such credit card debt that you re in big, big trouble. UW
Source: badgerherald.com

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Gamasutra - Johnson began work on The Fool s Errand in 1985, financing the effort himself using credit cards. I had charged up $50,000 in credit card debt creating the game, he says, adding that he expected a nervous breakdown during the development
Source: www.gamasutra.com

Play shows high school students that gambling can become house of

admin — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:06:02 +0000

Play shows high school students that gambling can become house of
Prince Edward Island Guardian - And students also have their own credit cards and have access to more money with part-time jobs. As a result of online games, TV programs about poker and a colourful host of lottery tickets for sale at every convenience store checkout, gambling has
Source: www.theguardian.pe.ca

Winning at Cards
Washington Post - Michael Cheng and his wife, Nicole, each have four credit cards in their wallets. A Post-it note on the top left corner of each card lets them know which one to use for what. The Chase rewards card is for groceries, gasoline and drugstore purchases
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Advanta Corp. Director Buys Shares
Forbes - A director of Advanta Corp., which issues credit cards to small businesses, bought 20,000 shares of common stock, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In Form 4s filed with the SEC Friday, Ronald Lubner reported he bought
Source: www.forbes.com

Company Profile for Industrial Bank of Korea symbol lookup
Reuters UK - Retail Banking offers consumer banking services, including loans, deposits, money transfers, credit cards and trust accounts. Corporate and Institutional Banking provides Internet banking and e-commerce solutions, foreign exchange services, employee
Source: uk.reuters.com