Reading POSt: Case study on a sales culture

Reading POSt: Case study on a sales culture Cash generation largely through accelerated but informed selling is the name of the current game (of course, companies may opt for cost-savings but that's another matter all together) so the story ... many a depositor from entering a branch (NAVPU, debit/credit, GRT, etc.) Think of the potential [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 04:54:31

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Former Newsweek Campaign Reporter: 'Objectivity Is a Fallacy'

Michael Hastings, formerly of Newsweek, has written a sometimes too truthful but often funny account of his one year on the campaign trail with ... account? Well, he admits upfront that "objectivity is just a fallacy" for reporters. And just how ... might upset you but let us give him credit for admitting what most members of the MSM won't: Most [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 00:55:47

Catching Up

So.  I should really go over what I have accomplished last year (and this year, to date) in my quest to become debt-free. I managed to totally clear up my credit card debt, and, to my surprise, when I sent for my free annual credit reports, and ordered my FICO scores, I found that it had improved, over the time [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 05:41:49

How To Become A Millionaire and Get Rich In 10 Steps

So you want to be a millionaire? Well you know what? Me too - and I’m determined to get there in the near future ... of the credit markets, instead of just sitting on my hands and wishing upon a star, I’m taking active ... financing. Instead, they embraced its responsible use, viewing credit cards and balance transfer offers [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 08:13:02

THE SEETHING GENIUS OF "GET YOUR WAR ON"

ANGER + CLIP ART = CATHARSIS | October 13th 2008 Ever since October 2001, America's "War on Terror" has had a venomous critic in David Rees ... that the world was poisoned with "bad guys" and it was an American patriotic duty to fight them. When Congress ... the fight to be simple, the bad guys clear, the good guys secure in the knowledge that they [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 14:34:10

Private Savings is the Federal Deficit

Jesse has a very nice post explaining the different kinds of money, and I recommend people read it. However, (s)he ends on an error, which I was prey to until recently also.Are credit cards or loans Money ... with conditions. You are receiving money that was not yours. Credit Is Not Money. Credit, or debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 04:07:11

The Money Diaries: The 25-year old restaurant worker on his way up

The Money Diaries: The 25-year old restaurant worker on his way up November 28 24 Comments latest by Jane Today is another post in the Money ... up maintaining my bills while training for this job and pulling only minimum wage. How was I going ... that automated credit card payment. 6:11 p.m: Mailed rent check to landlord. I always hate sending [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 21:30:29

Reader Mailbag #31

Each Monday, The Simple Dollar opens up the reader mailbags and answers ten to twenty simple questions offered up by the readers on personal finance ... credit/interest-free loan. Even though I don’t need it, would it be a good idea to take it anyway ... s not a bad idea to take it and just sit on it. You could in theory take the loan, park it in a 3% [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 14:00:51

Take Control of Your Finances Part 6: Get Out of Debt

Debt is like indentured servitude. You work and earn income, but you hand over that income to someone else ... as well. Good debt versus bad debt One comment you may hear is that mortgages and student loans are “good debt” while credit cards and car loans are “bad debt.” The philosophy here is that houses [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 17:52:35

Collector Threatens Jailtime Over Dead Debt [Debt Collectors]

Reader R. kinda messed up his credit years ago. He's a good boy now and his credit score is 700+, ... for the last 10 years. I have maintained a checking and savings account in addition to many bills ... there ridiculous yearly service fees, and monthly account fees in full each month helped boost my credit enough [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 21:04:06

Are You Suffering From Budget Avoidance Syndrome?

Over the last few weeks I’ve caught myself reverting back to some old bad habits ... afflicted Symptoms of Budget Avoidance Syndrome Your last checking account ledger entry is three weeks ... to just totally “zone out” when it comes to your finances. One thing I’ve noticed about this bad [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 14:14:50

The Cost of Prudence

Bureaucracy kills innovation. We all know that. But why? ... can be just as bad. He gives the examples of checking to make sure suppliers are solvent before allowing them to bid ... precautions, but they end up imposing costs that also need to be taken into account: The purpose [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 23:06:43

Online Payment Systems: The Missed Opportunity

For the past few years online advertising has been the de-facto monetization mechanism for online businesses that do not sell physical goods ... on Your Site In order to accept a credit card on your site, you need two things. 1) a merchant account ... your business and some bank that enables the flow of money from customer’s say VISA card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 17:48:15

Payday Loans Everett Wa

However, for some simple and fast ways to meet your unexpected bill has to be paid to the company and the maximum percentage mentioned, ... , it is the end of all your worries, because the guaranteed bad credit payday loans everett wa ... up since you can always carry high fees and do not require a credit check cash advance loans and stop [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 20:21:12

Second Chance Bank Accounts

by Mary Bush Second chance bank accounts are made for individuals who are unable to get a traditional savings or checking account ... . It offers individuals a brand new start and new responsibility. Just like cleaning up a bad credit report ... . Chex Systems and Telecheck are somewhat like the credit bureaus of the financial banking industry [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 16:37:11

Take Out A Personal Loan If You Need Fast Cash

by Trinity Davidson Fast cash personal loans can be one of the quickest ways to get your hands on some needed money ... and many types of loans for people with bad credit. Related Articles Get The Best Home Mortgage Loans The National Student Loan Database: How to Conduct Searches Guaranteed Payday Loans - The Facts Home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 08:44:17

By Saying Yes, WaMu Built Empire on Shaky Loans

As a supervisor at a Washington Mutual mortgage processing center, John D ... the relentless pressure to churn out loans that produced such results. ... During Mr. Killinger’s tenure, WaMu pressed sales agents to pump out loans while disregarding borrowers’ incomes and assets [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 04:44:56

The Great Wall Street Meltdown Part 2

... securities and  credit default swaps, the same instruments that Warren Buffet had dubbed “weapons ... in a collection of mortgages, a money market mutual fund is an investment in a basket of short-term loans [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 18:27:33

Mother-In-Law Research and JP Morgan

Those of you antique enough to remember Peter Lynch, ... a really bad day, and the financial system is looking a wee bit stresssed, the last thing most people ... it that Chase is being a complete jerk about sticking credit customers with rate hikes. That has become [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 05:20:35

Pajiba Love 11/19/08

Are We Ready For A Woman Secretary Of State Not Counting Madeleine Albright? ... ) This is hilarious. A guy tried to pay an overdue credit card account off with an MS Paint drawing ... be interested in checking out the "South Park" spoof. (CC Insider) YEAH! Eff you, stupid, jerkoff [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 17:20:01

2008 Medical Sci-Fi Contest: Please Meet the Stories!

We are excited to announce the results of this year's medical sci-fi contest, and to present to all our readers the top three stories, as decided by our distinguished panel of reviewers. First, we would like to thank Epocrates, a company that generously donated to the winner the latest version of Epocrates Essentials Deluxe, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 04:51:14

Let Your Children Handle Their Own Finances

Reading the Wall Street Journal’s Sunday column “Yoder & ... recurring errand transaction on his son’s checking account statement and started calling the bank ... by Money Ning:My Parents Taught Me About Personal Finance8 Bad Things You’re Teaching Your Kids [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 17:33:36

Put Your Savings on Steroids with Certificates of Deposit

High-yield savings accounts are great. They allow you to set aside money in a safe place to earn a respectable return. ( ... % By contrast, the ING Orange Savings Account currently yields 2.75%. Unlike a savings account, once you put ... returns than a savings account, then why doesn’t everybody use them? The primary drawback to CDs [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 12:00:33

Small Loans For The Future

Life is full of hustles and bustles and must always be prepared for the difficult times. But emergencies and are not correct ... in spite of a bad credit history. Payday loans are instant approval loans usually for a smaller ... the conditions, you can apply for a fast cash payday loans. Actually, this loan is for the purpose [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 07:57:49

Red Box Rip-Off

Beware of the Red Box!It seems like a wonderful idea ... . But when there IS an incident, it's HUGE.Out of the blue, just before Christmas, my checking account was charged "full price ... . I bitched. They eventually agreed to return $20 to my checking account and gave me 5 "free promo codes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 12:47:00

How To Find Cash Advance Loans Online

by Trinity Taggart If youre not going to be paid for a while and you have bills to pay, youre probably trying to figure out how to make ends meet ... , how to find an online loan, and about how to find student loans for people with bad credit. ... . Unexpected expenses can cripple almost anyones finances. Sometimes a quick cash loan makes sense [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:57:36

Same Day Payday Loans – Payday Mayday

Are you need a payday loan? Get a Same Day Payday Loan with Payday Mayday! Here at Payday Mayday we can get you a payday loan on the same day you complete your application. You can start the payday loan by filling out an online application. After filling in the online payday loan application you will receive an instant approval obtained. It is so easy. We always make a payday loan quick, easy and secure. We offer the added convenience of being able to do the entire process online payday loans. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 12:51:23

Digging Deeper Into the CheckFree Attack

Digging Deeper Into the CheckFree Attack The hijacking of the nation's largest e-bill payment system this week offers a glimpse of an attack that ... of bills consumers can pay through CheckFree are military credit accounts, utility bills, insurance payments, mortgage and loan payments. A spokeswoman for Network Solutions, the Herndon, Va., domain [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 18:58:08

Showing Your Finances The Light of Day

This is a guest post from Scott Crawford. Scott is the CEO of DebtGoal ... ) but as we started to talk through their situation, I realized that it might not be as bad as they thought.  It turned out to be fairly bad: they had $120K in credit card debt, another $70-80K in student debt [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 16:13:00

Instant cash loan explained

by Mark Carnagie We have all had the experience of running out of money before our next payday ... in the family, an emergency home repair or even an unexpected car repair. An instant cash loans is also ... an instant cash loan no matter what your credit score may be. Bad credit, good credit, perfect credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 09:29:55

200 No Faxing Payday Loans

In fact, online appliers get the benefit in terms of fast processing is done right answer ... people with bad credit ten dollar payday loan! And the biggest revelation is that they charge a high ... within a week or two. You can extend 200 no faxing payday loans the loan which includes the principal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:31:56

Start Improving Your Credit Score Today

If you want to borrow money from a lender, you’ll quickly learn how important your credit score is ... your loan based on what they find. A bad credit score can also mean you’ll only be offered loans with interest rates significantly higher than standard rates. Basically, a credit score is a number [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:46:34

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Date: 2009-09-27 16:17:24

Blue Hippo computers - The Truth

hippo I listen to the radio in my car while traveling, ... .  I am sure you’ve heard them, Blue Hippo promises a desktop or laptop with no credit check and they even throw in a free digital camera and color printer.  If you have bad credit this sounds like an awesome [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 11:25:35

What is an instant cash loan

What is an instant cash loan by Mark Carnagie We have all had the experience of running out of money before our next payday ... in the family, an emergency home repair or even an unexpected car repair. An instant cash loans is also ... an instant cash loan no matter what your credit score may be. Bad credit, good credit, perfect credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 09:43:12

Real Estate investing and bad credit reports

by Doc Schmyz Creditors and bankers approve or disapprove loans based on your credit worthiness ... . You will be able to pay your bills on time. Having bad credit reduces the opportunities of these things. You may get approved for a loan or for a credit card but with a higher interest rate [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 10:33:44

Fast Personal Loans for Bad Credit – No Checking Account Loans Available?

Getting a fast personal loan for bad credit is something that many hard working Americans are doing to assist them in making ends meet financially.  Getting a no checking account loan is something that many workers would like to get.  It is surprising how many American workers do not have checking accounts.  There are many reasons not to have a checking account but sometimes this makes it hard to get a personal loan. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 03:55:40

Saving Money on Weekly Grocery Trips

The cost of food is absolutely outrageous. Even if you’re only feeding yourself, the high price of groceries can put a huge dent in your wallet ... having one of those bad weeks where you can’t afford groceries, yet desperately need them, a good [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 04:20:22

10 Reasons Why Credit Unions Kick Ass

Fire Police City County Federal Credit Union Credit unions exist to help its members. Commercial banks exist to enrich their shareholders ... Credit Union, a credit union in Maryland, the current rate on a 60-month loan for a new car starts ... loan for a new car starts at 4.95% APR. Personal loans are more likely: The prospect of getting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 12:48:11

These Latin American Countries Will Thrive In 2009

The brutal market sell-off in emerging markets has led many to doubt their importance in the global economy. But Horacio Marquez says the ‘right’ countries in Latin America will thrive in the New Year. Top of the class is Brazil, but Horacio also sees good opportunities in Chile and Mexico [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 12:34:10

Tips For Buying, Giving, and Using Discount Gift Cards

As a stereotypical male, I seem innately handicapped when it comes to performing certain tasks - “confusing activities” that include shopping and ... the person a gift card instead, you liberate the recipient from having to make the frugal choice [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 08:17:36

Finding Personal Loans For Fast Cash

By Trinity Davidson If you find yourself needing money quickly, fast cash personal loans can be a smart way to go ... for you. This is also a good loan option for people with bad credit. The lending institution usually ... individuals about how to find a personal loan and about many types of student loans for people [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 08:47:13

E-Fax hell

Some consumer venting. In 2006, I used E-Fax for several months, and then cancelled the service ... months service free to encourage me to stay, I quit, and was told by the representative that my account was cancelled. Story over – or so I thought. Then today, I check the credit card account [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 00:17:15

PayPal: Make room for Revolution MoneyExchange

Besides Roland, has anyone else grown weary of PayPal (and its big brother eBay)? ... for free: RME only allow users you to fund the account through your checking or savings account ... provides users with a secure, PIN-protected account. Through the website, you can instantly check [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 12:20:52

Gates of Vienna News Feed 10/3/2008

USA“We Are All Socialists Now.”Bailout, or Blowout? Financial “Rescue” Plan Turns Into Mad Spending SpreeBarack Obama Presses Black Pols to Agree to ... Damascus of Resuming Nuclear Activity‘Youtube’ Must Erase Anti-Islam Material: KHRS South AsiaAcid [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 00:46:00

Overdraft Protection and Your Credit Card

Overdraft Protection and Your Credit Card It is bad enough that we are fighting so hard to stay on top of credit protection ... market or savings accounts, a credit card can be a usable resource. The fees associated ... payments. If you are late with a payment or miss a payment on your accounts, you will be penalized [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 01:51:42

Payday Loans For Georgia Residents

You can also pay all of your bills online. What happens if you really need the money ... . You will then have the money deposited in your account ? Applicant must have a valid and active bank checking the credit history of the debtor’s account. Generally, the loan, the money is wired directly 100.00 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:17:38

180th Carnival of Personal Finance

Hi and welcome to the 180th Carnival of Personal Finance.  This is my first time hosting the Carnival of Personal Finance and I’m excited to do so!    If you are interested in hosting or submitting to the Carnival please check out the website. My name is LAL and I’m a twenty-something DINK writing about my journey to one day live large [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 14:05:11

Is Using Credit More Expensive? Not Always

One of the biggest things that anti-credit proponents like to hold up is that using credit is more expensive. But is it really? Credit Can Be More Expensive: If you take out a loan or carry a balance on your credit cards then yes, credit is more expensive. You will be charged interest on your purchases. If you use credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 13:14:47

A Car Loan For People With Bad Credit

Banks charge higher interest rates on loans for used cars than on loans for new cars ... you do not belong to this worthy group. People with bad credit will have less privileges when getting a car ... who is considered a subprime borrower is one who has a blemished credit history. He may not be paying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 01:19:27

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