UPDATED - An Anatomy of Fraud: Don’t Let it Happen to You

Hi everyone, As a former law enforcement officer this kind of fraud really makes me cringe because it could have been easily avoided! Recently we learned about a woman who was victimized by a fraudster because she didn’t realize that there is no relationship between Craigslist and eBay postings, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 19:05:19

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McCain speaks. Quietly

John McCain’s speech lacked the fireworks of Sarah Palin’s. It lacked the soaring oratory of Barack Obama’s. McCain’s delivery was flat at times and he even stumbled over a number of words, which could only underline his age - his greatest weakness. But what the speech had was a quiet substance and sincerity that set it apart from the others [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 07:14:32

Interviews with Church Designers

Browsing the various CSS galleries is one way to gauge which industries place value on good design. I was surprised these past couple years to see a big surge in lavishly designed church websites. As a non-churchgoer, I wasn’t sure I understood why so many churches suddenly wanted a cutting-edge image for themselves [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:32:50

Things You Need to Know Before Raising a Private Loan

Things You Need to Know Before Raising a Private Loan by Martin ElmerA personal loan (consumer loan, private loan) could be an option, if you are short on money. But before you are raising a loan, you better learn about concepts like security, fees and interest rates.A personal loan is defined as a loan rose by an individual. Normally it is raised to buy something (like a vacation or a television). But it can also be used to pay of other dept. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 11:41:02

Detroit Auto Show Days, Snow Days, Slow Days

Detroit is down shifting. It was not long ago that the Big Three were best known for speed, horsepower and big hefty torque. So 2008 ... to approach repair. We need to stop giving credit to pundits who are great at criticizing, yet ... surprising is the Lincoln C-Concept with a 4-cylinder EcoBoost. Yet, the word about town was how [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 05:28:25

Bush’s Speech On The Bailout Tonight

Reprinted in full… THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. This is an extraordinary period for America’s economy ... . As uncertainty has grown, many banks have restricted lending. Credit markets have frozen. And families ... credit. As a result, our entire economy is in danger. So I’ve proposed that the federal government [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 02:38:52

Financial Clarity: The First Step to Eliminating Debt

We hear about it all the time on the news, the economy is in a downturn, a slump, a recession, a depression. Job lost is at an all time high ... credit card debt, student loans, car loans, and the money you borrowed from Uncle Charlie last year ... . People are losing their homes. People are scared. Just writing about it makes me feel scared. Oh [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:07:51

Time for A Trip to the Mall

Andrew Leonard: There’s only one shopper with a purse large enough to make a difference in this kind of mess — and that’s the U.S. government ... cards, and digging themselves even deeper into debt at a time when credit card companies are raising ... t have any credit card debt, you’re gainfully employed, and you are staring at a $499 price tag [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 15:17:43

Eleven (Nearly) Effortless Ways to Save Money Each Month

I confess, I haven’t had much energy the last few weeks.  Making any significant overhauls to our financial plan, our budget, etc ... lot of effort.1. Cut cell phone service down to minimum. Talk to your current provider about reducing ... our cell phone provider to tell us the average paid minutes we used over the last six months [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 18:00:52

Emotional, financial and legal advice on surviving redundancy

Keep calm Remember you're not alone Redundancy can be a devastating, sometimes brutal, experience but it's not your fault ... the credit crunch in your own backyard," says Phillip Hodson, a fellow of the British Association ... way as due to the western economic cycle, the bastard in charge of hiring and firing, or bad luck [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:45:20

My Frugal Story by Green Panda

The following is a guest post by Green Panda of Green Panda Treehouse.  If you like this post, consider subscribing to her RSS feed ... financial mistake was getting a auto loan for my current vehicle. I had one car loan before but got ... a nominal amount for rent at my mom’s place. I got a credit card in college and like many of my friends [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 11:00:16

How To Save Your Home From Foreclosure

Recently, Passive Dad asked me about free creative ideas to help friends facing foreclosure ... if you qualify for FHA home loan. Cancel services that you don’t need without paying unreasonable penalty ... away knowing that it’s not worth the effort — i.e., too far upside down, bad mortgage term [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 11:40:48

Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/4/2009

The overwhelming evidence of global warming continues to accumulate — as does the level of ice and snow in Greenland’s central ice cap, which increases at a rate of about two inches a year.Shhh! Don’t tell Al Gore…Thanks to Abu Elvis, Barry Rubin, C. Cantoni, heroyalwhyness, JD, Lexington, LN, RRW, VH, and all the other tipsters who sent these in [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 04:27:00

Jobs crisis threatens Brown's "New Deal"

Today's Journal column is the last to be illustrated n its print version by cartoonist Geoff Laws who is leaving the paper ... the loss of 1,200 posts at Nissan in Sunderland.For the North-East, this is about as bad as it gets, short ... in the late 1990s.The car plant has long been emblematic of the “rebirth” of the region as a manufacturing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 09:00:00

So, an I-Bank Walks into a Bar…

The U.S. is (possibly? maybe? mos def?) straddling the cusp of an economic crisis, and what do our politicians do? ... should keep a close eye on what makes it into this thing: defaulted mortgages, fine. “Car loans, credit ... .” Oh, Nance, you kinky tart, you. Seriously, this is what we should be asking: How bad does [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 15:43:39

Roman Polanski is Not a Victim

Enough already. The Global Committee to Defend Roman Polanski is shocked and appalled by the arrest of their talented friend in Switzerland over the weekend. This quote from our colleague Bruce Crumley's report from France provides a flavor of the outrage: "To see him thrown to the lions and put in prison because of ancient history [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 21:33:59

It's Not The Cheese That Costs so Much

I admit that I can still be astonished. When I watched '60 Minutes' last night I saw a big surprise report that I was right all along about oil ... and the amount of use the car got. The oil industry executives gave elaborate excuses in hearings on what was destroying family finances, credit and prices of absolutely everything [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 19:28:09

how to judge compensation

When you’re a recent graduate looking for a new job, you’re going to be chasing the highest salary ... all, there’s student loan debt, the need for a new wardrobe, a car that runs without sounding ... just having enough left over to pay down your student loans a little faster.  Money can make a big [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 12:00:46

Some challenges facing the venture industry

Anyone who has read my recent posts on the future of venture capital will know I am optimistic about where we are headed ... I would. In my view the world is not in as bad a place as he would have it and there is more good in the venture industry than he gives it credit for. But he is directionally correct. Which means [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 12:01:09

Sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken...

Did you see my interview given to me by the ever amusing Hubman yesterday? Yes, I totally need to pimp that again because they were pretty damn good questions.I got several requests from bloggers to be interviewed by me! I got a few of them done and sent out yesterday. Jormengrund not only got his questions yesterday but even got it posted too! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 12:00:00

In defense of borrowing short and lending long

Maturity mismatch is taking something of a beating in the comments, including from smart people like former co-blogger Winterspeak ... . A wheelbarrow is simpler than a car. It is less likely to break, and less expensive to fix when it does break. But I would still rather have a car to do my shopping. So what are the reasons [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 23:16:20

Mortgage Rates, Scary Jobs Details, Investing in 2009, Russian Gas Dispute, and More!

by Addison Wiggin & Ian Mathias Mortgage rates plunge to record lows… but are they at the bottom? ... of the credit crisis. “That’s bad,” Byron King somberly explains. “We already have an aging work force ... to 2009… how to invest amid rife market manipulation If you’ve got money, credit and patience [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:36:29

The Global Capitalist Crisis & India

The following is an editorial from Analytic Monthly Review. Published in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India, is a sister edition of Monthly Review. From the mrzine site.At Kasama, we are eager to see creative new work analyzing how global capitalism now operates in major Third World countries — and what that means for revolutionary possibilities and [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 15:03:48

Back to Basics: Reduce your debt

Being in debt simply means that at one point you borrowed money to fund some purchase, and are now paying it back over time. ( ... . There are many reasons why people go into debt, and they’re all not bad reasons. Funding a college ... one’s means, is usually a bad use of debt. Buying a car with a loan, though sometimes unavoidable [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 07:24:43

How To Pick The Right Way For You To Go In Internet Marketing

If you are interested in the idea of making money online I want to extend you a warm welcome. It’s nice in here ... Marketing (IM) world as a possible place for them to thrive. In bad times, even more. They’re just looking ... credit” and “baldness” and “abs and “golf”. Those are huge markets that are far easier to break [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 18:23:59

Fannie, Freddie, Subsistence Farming and You

Fannie, Freddie, Subsistence Farming and You Sharon September 9th, 2008 “More than at any time in history mankind faces a crossroads ... our cars going, our houses heated, etc… this is a good part of why (ok, we weren’t going to do it anyway ... our ability to adapt in the future depends on not just real dollars, but credit - either way, we’ve [more...]

Date: 2008-09-09 15:48:41

Treasury Warns Against Getting Into Trouble With Debt

Earlier this month the Treasury Department, headed by Henry Paulson, in conjunction with The Advertising Council, ... financial future. I love the tagline: “Don’t let your credit put you in a bad place.” In an apparent ... online video game that attempts to teach the importance of having a good credit score managing debt [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 16:47:02

Gates of Vienna News Feed 10/14/2008

A significant news story this evening: after a year, the murder of those teenage girls in Texas has officially been termed an “honor killing” by the FBI. Needless to say, the Muslim lobby is not happy about this.Also, a Swiss government minister says her country needs to import more foreign workers.Thanks to Abu Elvis, C [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 03:29:00

The Coming Great Depression

Martin Armstrong: The Coming Great Depression It is frustrating to read so many comparisons of our current situation with 1929 while watching ... may signal a recession, but the collapse in debt signals a Depression. This Depression was set ... and shifted spending that created jobs into the banks as interest on things like credit cards [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:55:35

The Seven Steps of Financial Preparedness

The following is a guest post from Marotta Asset Management. When a hurricane threatens, making a plan and gearing up for emergencies is imperative ... . The second step to prepare for financial emergencies is to extricate yourself from credit card debt ... around the country. Ramsey suggests paying off your credit card by starting with the smallest [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 10:29:04

A Labor Secretary in Obama's Own Image

In our continuing effort to build a bullpen of talented conservative writers here at America's Right, I'd like to introduce you to Nathaniel Givens. For a long time now, I have been following his reasoned and well-researched writings at his Kiriath-Arba blog and, while I may not agree with him all the time, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 22:42:23

Things You Tend Not To Spend Much Time Thinking Seriously About When Making A Decision To Relocate

I have had this item on my blogging to-do list for probably 18 months now, without attempting to address it ... s start with credit history, something discussed in this blog a long time ago. Or, rather, your lack of such overseas, which will hamper your efforts to obtain auto financing or even apply for local credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:29:06

Deal Journal] Bottom Feeding: Banco Santander of Spain is in advanced talks to take full control of Sovereign Bancorp, ... the credit crisis? Look to a measure called Value at Risk, or VaR, explains Gordon Crovitz. WSJ ... a program to buy mortgage-backed securities. The United Arab Emirates will guarantee domestic bank [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 14:10:24

What Is The Point Of Bailing Out The Automakers If We Don't Want Their Cars?

The big decision looming right now is whether or not we should bail out the big three American automakers, and if so how should it be structured? ... to Detroit. To critics, it is a neat encapsulation of everything that’s wrong with bloated car ... , and comes to about $40 an hour. ... The second category is fringe benefits, like health insurance [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 16:49:29

As Word Markets Rally, A Fog Of War Envelops Trading

When the stock markets around the world raced down earlier this month, there was some sense to it ... has righted itself and the average citizen is flush again with money from his home equity loan and six credit ... . The credit and liquidity troubles were real. Corporate earnings became progressively troubled [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 10:25:47

Predicting the Housing Market

Commenting on this article could make your life 12.3% better. Maybe.It’s Like Clockwork (but without the batteries) ... , I still find myself glancing at the clock, when I breeze through looking for my husband’s car keys ... for that inevitable moment of accuracy. I have found that I don’t really need the clock to sort [more...]

Date: 2008-10-18 15:35:10

GLOBALISATION AND ITS IMPACT ON WALES

Polish road signs are now a common sight all over Our CountryRight I am going to do something a little different with what may be the penultimate post of the year.But before I start it, I would like to give a public thank you to Ancient Brit who provided me with the information I will be publishing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 08:52:00

Men’s Cologne Go-Down Showdown

“Obsession” By The L. Photos By Dan Lippitt Not many of us need anything for Christmas, and the things we want most in life tend to be metaphorical, proverbial and visceral. I’m sure most of you handsome gents would be contented this forthcoming cold winter’s night with a blow job and a smile from the wife [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 03:47:30

Fast Cash Loan

Need quick funds to tackle sudden expenses? Then in such a situation one external source i.e. cash loans can be easily trusted ... no credit check! This means that bad credit holders can also easily qualify for these loans. Those with bad credit like CCJs, IVA, late payments, arrears, defaults and bankruptcy are acceptable. As cash [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 03:31:01

DrumBeat: November 30, 2008

Oil majors eye $5-billion ships to cut costs London — Oil and gas companies are racing to develop a new type of vessel they hope will revolutionize offshore gas production but even if the untested technology works, its deployment could be blocked by resource holders who fear it will undermine development goals [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 14:33:22

Boost Reserves or Buy Stocks?

Many people who save regularly are facing a similar dilemma in the wake of the 2008 market chaos as they look ahead to setting 2009 goals ... , have a medical emergency, etc etc. Then there is that new car/TV/appliance/engagement ring we plan to buy ... . Should I boost my cash reserves or should I buy stocks? Cash is probably the right choice [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 19:01:42

Gates of Vienna News Feed 10/8/2008

As of tonight the news feed has been up and running every day for three months (except for when I’ve been away).I’ve received a few complaints about it. Some readers don’t like to have to scroll through the headlines to get to the good stuff, and others don’t want me to waste space on American news stories which are being covered thoroughly [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 03:43:00

What’s In My Bag

What’s In My Bag I was talking to Stacie and she said she wanted to do this challenge set forth by Iris at SCD and I thought it was funny ... wallet in a black suede purse, really bad idea) My cigarette case wallet, this has my ID and credit card and a few paper cash bills and let’s not forget my sushi club card! Gloves (I need to wash [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 00:32:46

Six Reasons to Love This Economy (Really. I’m Serious!)

Everything seems for sale nowadays “Larry Bird is not walking through that door, fans ... a few times over the last week and every analyst sounds like Rick Pitino. They speak of how the credit ... to school, but history and math has proven time and time again, buy low and sell high. Save Money on Cars [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 18:37:48

Four at Four: Frozen Cars, Falling From the Sky

Car Sales, or lack thereof By now, the slogan has been reversed: what’s bad for America is bad for General Motors ... of the war and each subsequent economic period. “As bad as recent results have been, it is quite ... This is an all-out player freeze — there are players that can’t get credit, so they can’t buy a car and there are players [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 12:43:00

Healthy Cookies?

essere sano/being healthy I am so excited the weekend is here! My only wish is that it was more than two days ... when I get in my car to go to work on Mondays and disappears when I leave Friday nights). But, I am excited ... t get credit and would have to wait until the spring. Ugh! Luckily, we have a new member of our staff [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 12:53:31

Why Does The GOP Want To Destroy The Auto Manufacturing Sector?

Three dangerous reactionariesI can't say what I liked less as a kid, going to the dentist or going to a Broadway musical. But I've never gotten one musical, or one scene from a musical, out of my head. I was around 10 when my mother dragged me to see the musical adaptation of Al Capp's comic strip, Li'l Abner, at the St. James Theater [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 16:00:00

How to Prepare for Buying a Home

This is a guest post from Jim, my friend and colleague at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity ... of thousands, over the life of your loan. Don’t buy a car. Don’t take advantage of 12-month 0% financing “ ... then, a house would could be listed on Friday and a contract signed by Monday. It was easy to get a loan [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 12:00:29

Eagle Eye

(Possible Spoiler Alert!) It’s ten o’clock at night and I’m leaving the movie theater with my friend Mike ... my car door. “You can never admit when a film’s bad.” “Gimme a break,’ Mike says. “If the new ... d ya think?” I ask Mike as we walk towards my car. “Great movie,” Mike replies. “Awesome.” “ [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 13:41:01

2008 Food Quotes of the Year: Zing!

With Christmas on the horizon (seriously, it’s riding a horse and headed straight for us), we’re taking a short break from CHG’s usual seriousness (er … yeah), and instead presenting a retrospective of our favorite Thursday Quotes of the Week. Enjoy!FOOD QUOTES: FAIRLY PROFOUND“Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 16:45:00

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