Friday: “You MUST pay the rent!” “But I CAN’T pay the rent.”

Suburban Guerrilla has this visual depiction of the consequences of Simon LeGree’s wage policies over the past 4 decades ... through some liquid assets in order to get back on my feet before I saddled myself with credit card debt and I still think this was the right decision.  I only charge hotels and flights on my credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 12:57:58

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Compare Credit Card Cash Back, Credit Card Promotion With 0 Apr Balance Transfer, Sign Up For Airline Miles

If you are on the search for a rewards card, you are probably searching for a card that offers great rewards and no annual fee.  Well I have great news and of course with excellent news, there’s always bad news but I could get you going off with the fab news.  There are plenty of cards out there with no yearly costs so this shouldn’t be tough to find but the bad news is that there are cards with a yearly fee but I’ll show you how to find out about these. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 01:37:23

Is It Better To Have A Mastercard?

by Will Smith In these current times despite a poor credit history it is still feasible for someone to get a credit card from the mass that ... to respect if you are seeking a bad credit, charge card. Of course, the Internet is the fastest ... currently flood the market. The primary two credit card suppliers normally best to approach first [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:28:18

Friday wrap

Dem Congress to pump raw sewage into nation's workplaces ... The AFL-CIO advanced an argument detailing why a "majority sign-up" is the best option for preserving "the freedom of working people." Below is a syllogism that encapsulates an argument found on the AFL-CIO website.1. The workplace environment has been poisoned by browbeating employers.2 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:30:00

Предсказания Кюнстлера на 2009 - США, Нефть, Геополитика, Путин

Спонсор месяца - #1 RX pharmacy affiliate program!Сайт дня (как попасть) - http://www.business-magazine.ru/There are two realities "out there" now competing for verification among those who think about national affairs and make things happen. The dominant one (let's call it the Status Quo) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 07:59:00

Tourism and Bailouts

Halfpriceland - “Are you here for the nature or the exchange rate?” I won’t bore you with too much news or a bunch of statistics ... to when in need of CASH - tourism.  I hate subsidies and bailouts because they distort free-market forces.  However, we must differentiate between those and the need to recognize and operate tourism [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 13:20:40

And Then There’s This…Thursday, January 15th, 2009

As per usual these last few days, gold did nothing in Far East or European trading ... time when a rally commenced. But it was all for naught once the London p.m. fix was in. The bids ... -) will move their earnings release date to today from next week. How bad must their numbers be? Citigroup’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:30:45

WORST PITCH IN THE WORLD! (apologies to Keith Olbermann)

Last August, I received what can only be classified as the worst pitch (and dumbest idea) (and most greedy letter) that I have ever gotten. And this time, unlike the ones you guys forward to Kevin and me, it came directly TO me. Which makes me think that the two people behind it were not only naïve, but also fabulously stupid [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 18:42:00

10 Reasons to Stop Gambling When You Have a Gambling Addiction

If you have a gambling addiction you are not alone. There are millions of people all over the world who are struggling with some type of gambling problem or a compulsive gambling addiction. If you have contemplated whether or not you should quit gambling your life away, read on. Below are 10 reasons why you should stop gambling now. The 10 reasons to quit gambling that are listed below are based on the the consequences that your compulsive gambling problem can have in all areas of your life. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 18:14:13

Operation Cast Lead Continues

Women of the IDF UPDATE 293. Last sentence more important than the rest ... come out, come out, wherever you are! The bombing of a UN school in Gaza killed 30, including children, who Hamas often use as human shields. Pictures of dead children in the Israel Air Force bombing of two United Nations schools in Gaza Tuesday afternoon have put Israel [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 13:17:00

Credit Card Companies Are Closing Unused Accounts

Several GRS readers have written lately with the same credit card problem — but not the one you’d expect ... on to the accounts since they help my credit history. I just got some bad news about my oldest credit ... . And for my past loyalty they’re willing to potentially make me take a major hit on my credit score [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 19:00:00

Bureaus Roll Out New Credit Score Formula for 2009

The three credit bureaus will begin using a new formula to calculate credit scores in 2009 - just as folks were starting to get the hang of what ... as to how much of your available credit you’re using. According to Yahoo! Finance columnist Liz Pulliam Weston, “if your credit card issuer slashes your credit limit — which is increasingly likely [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 21:48:19

you got punk'd

so word on the street, or shall i say, the underground railroad network of jaded hipster nerds living around my part of brooklyn, ... idea to carry my social security card, credit cards and cash on me in a secure place in case ... teenager, so i decided that i'm going to start carrying a decoy wallet and put my credit card, cash [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 02:14:00

BROWN RALLIES THE TROOPS: “LABOUR STANDS FOR THE MANY NOT THE FEW.”

It was a good speech. Given the gutter attacks and gossip about his health, and slanderous whispering about him being on anti-depressants, Gordon Brown came out fighting. The best aspects were his defiant summary of what the last 12 years of Labour government have achieved, and his withering contempt for the Tory laissez faire economics. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 15:38:33

Evil Credit Card Tricks

It was really interesting reading the comments in my Why You Should Never Live on Cash post. Many of you understood what I was talking about ... Cards are evil mindset. When it comes down to it, it’s not the Credit Card that is bad, it’s the person using the Credit Card. If you’re financially irresponsible, then it doesn’t matter if you live [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 23:32:16

Will 2009 be a better year?

There is little doubt that this year has been extremely challenging financially, ... to get, and the credit crunch put an end to the days of easy credit, with lenders becoming far more stringent ... to deal with lack of finance and credit, particularly in the mortgage sector, and plummeting house prices [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 07:00:07

Why You Should Never Live On Cash

From Now On, You’ll Learn To Live On Cash If you’ve ever watched the show, Till Debt Do Us Part, then you’ll know that the host, Gail Vaz-Oxlade, ... or parents will tell you the same thing - Credit Cards are bad, learn to live on cash. While this maybe ... Cost You Money Whenever possible, I will charge everything I buy on a Credit Card. The main [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 00:19:00

The Paradox of Thrift

Has the economy scared you into cutting back on your spending, paying down your credit cards, getting your budget in order? Good for you, but bad for the country’s financial health, the Wall Street Journal points out today ... couple profiled in the Journal story: Rick and Noreen Capp recently reduced their credit-card debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:12:53

Why Your Credit Score Is So Important To Your Ability To Borrow

Your credit information may be of no use to you. If you’re not planning on buying a house or renting an apartment, buying a car, taking out a loan, paying for college or getting a new credit card, then you won’t need to worry about getting ... you are and where you need to be financially. Bad Credit To improve your credit information, you’ll need [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 13:04:13

Consumer Credit Counseling

Consumer Credit Counseling January 17, 2009 at 5:00 pm · Filed under Credit Counseling Services div style=’float: right; width: 100px; padding: ... on financed loans and credit card debt can become onerous and when you add in penalties and late fees ... impossible for anyone to compete in today’s arena without the aid of a credit card. And that’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 22:00:36

The U.S. as a Banana Republic?

Plane Ditches in New York River, All Aboard are SafeReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - A US Airways jet with 155 people on board ditched in the frigid Hudson River off Manhattan after apparently hitting a flock of geese on Thursday and officials said everyone was rescued."We've had a miracle on the Hudson," New York Gov [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:10:00

Get Help With Debt When Necessary

Having debt is something that almost everybody has to deal with in their lives ... that determine its seriousness. Things like missed payments on magazine subscriptions or credit card debt shouldn ... . There are numerous forms of debt, so it’s not necessarily a bad thing. While debt is essentially [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 10:02:27

You Need Credit Scores With A Credit Report

By John Rasor the importance of knowing and understanding your credit history and score I recently logged on to annualcreditreport ... that people with bad credit are more likely to file a claim than people with good credit. As a result ... .com to get my once a year free credit report but to my surprise there were no credit scores [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 19:01:47

at the Apple Macworld keynote… Update: Apple marketing exec Phil Schiller just announced at Macworld that starting immediately, ... of pop songs at $1.99 to your cell phone, I’d imagine. For the moment, the iTunes store ... writes Kvaal. Specifically, Ciena is a long-term winner in gear that lets phone companies move [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 17:02:36

Orchard Bank Credit Card

by Daniel Moskel The Orchard Bank MasterCard is created for individuals with a damaged credit report. This card is issued by HSBC Bank ... they offer. These cards include three unsecured cards and one secured card. Your score depends upon ... line of credit. If you have made many mistakes then you will likely be issued the secured card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 14:32:58

Penny Stock Nightmares Are They Part Of Your Life?

What do you think of when you hear the term “investing”, do you dream of profits in the stock market? ... who needed money the most, of course that happens in any business, stocks, credit cards, mortgage ... I realize penny stocks often have a bad rep, you need to be open to the possibilities. If you have solid [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 15:29:54

Financial Management Course:Deudas

What is debt elimination? Debt elimination is the process of getting your outstanding debts under control and then avoiding getting into debt in the ... you a lot of stress, it will also destroy your credit ratings. Once your credit ratings go bad ... , housing and credit card debt crisis, a lot of financial companies in the country are offering different [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 13:18:17

Financial Management Course:Deudas

What is debt elimination? Debt elimination is the process of getting your outstanding debts under control and then avoiding getting into debt in the ... you a lot of stress, it will also destroy your credit ratings. Once your credit ratings go bad ... , housing and credit card debt crisis, a lot of financial companies in the country are offering different [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 14:46:14

Happiness interview with Nina Smith.

During my study of happiness, I’ve noticed that I often learn more from one person’s highly idiosyncratic experiences than I do from sources that detail universal principles or cite up-to-date studies. So from time to time, I post short interviews with interesting people about their insights on happiness [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 04:12:44

6 Money Management Software For Personal Finance (Freelancer’s Special)

Being a freelancer is not easy and more so in these troubled times of worldwide recession ... and softwares to manage money. Some people like me just hate to manage their personal finance and thus get themselves under debt by making certain bad decisions or investments. Lets take a look [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:41:12

THE FINAL OF RAMÓN CALDERÓN (article in English and Español)

Those who follow our blog know that we have criticized many times the decisions taken by the president of Real Madrid, Ramon Calderon, ... s for the games, abuse with credit cards, the Real Madrid´s job of the Calderón´s brother, the acquis ... that, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca, many people, who had not the right to vote in these As [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:31:00

Orchard Bank Card

by Daniel Moskel The Orchard Bank MasterCard is created for individuals with a damaged credit report. This card is issued by HSBC Bank. This card has a unique application process. When you apply they will match your credit score ... you will have monthly payments. Your APR will be between 8.9% and 14.9%. This is lower than most bad credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 07:42:43

How One Couple Paid Off $30,000 Of Credit Card Debt

Eat Now, Pay Later photo credit: inkynobaka I came across an inspiring story about a couple that managed to pay off $30, ... people that I talk with could never get rid of a cell phone, cable tv, or internet. They also cut out gym ... 000 in credit card debt and is now saving $500 a month. The Dunleavey’s tackled the credit card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:00:09

We Let Them In

The past few months, I’ve noticed a sharp increase in sales calls. People (actually they’re just recordings) call to talk us into getting warranties for our cars…they obviously don’t know how old our cars are. Or they call to talk us into getting credit cards…they clearly don’t know where we stand [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 20:53:30

US Dollar Due Another Good Year In 2009

The US dollar surprised many by breaking out of its six-year downtrend in 2008 ... in order to figure out exactly where supply and demand sit. Now, think about the credit crunch ... these key asset classes acted together during the last market cycle, i.e. before the credit crunch changed [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 12:30:01

Satan Has A 350 Credit Score

By John Rasor indulgence, greed and envy can take over and send your credit in a downward spiral. The lowest credit score you can have is a 350 ... , gluttony and being a debtor with outright disrespect to the creditor can earn you a bad credit rating. I have personally never seen a 350 credit score but supposedly they do exist. If you have bad cred [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:01:48

An Englishman gone wrong

Alistair Cooke was born in 1908, the same year as Ian Fleming and William Hartnell. These days, all three seem to have been from another world, one all cigarette smoke, bad ... arrived, the music and vibe that so wowed him. There’s no doubt he’s got it bad… And that flavours [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:12:00

50 Ways to Budget Travel and Save Money on Vacations

Wouldn’t you want to travel more often without breaking the bank? What if I told you that instead of planning one family trip a year, you can go twice with the same budget? If you are at all interested, read on to find out how you can do simple things to save money next time you go on vacation! Airfares [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:00:17

Subprime Credit Card

by Dan Moskel A sub prime card was designed for those with a low credit score ... out of your card on your credit you should try to keep the balance at roughly 20% of your available credit ... , and charge offs on their credit report. Every card does have different approval requirements but will give [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 07:36:06

Sending Money To Australia Is Quick, Effective And Affordable – Today’s Options And What Might Work Best For You

September 30, 2009 | By Deb Snyder In Online Business | by Deb SnyderSo youre one of many people needing to send money to Australia and youre stuck trying to figure out the best way to get it there. By doing a little homework you can ensure you save yourself some money while your money promptly at the correct location. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 20:33:01

5 Million Frequent Flyer Challenge: Update #1

Greetings, friends. Today I have an update on the Frequent Flyer Challenge, coming to you live from the Hong Kong airport: First, a good news / bad news personal update. The Bad News – After flying 19 hours, I slept ... of redemptions I use, but as mentioned, you don’t need to apply for 13 credit cards to benefit from the mileage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 14:49:14

Orchard Bank Credit Cards

by Daniel Moskel The Orchard Bank credit card is issued by HSBC Bank. This is a sub prime credit card. This card has a unique application process ... card. With this card you must secure it by making a deposit between $200 and $15,000, your credit limit ... %, which is low compared to the other bad credit cards. If you have made only a few mistakes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 07:32:21

GMAC's Bad Medicine: Rates Were Never the Problem

More good news for GMAC (GKM). Now that GMAC is more like a bank, the Treasury gave them $6 billion dollars in TARP money ... for cars, credit cards, homes, or business loans) were never really the problem. When rates were ... . GMAC said that it would use these monies immediately to introduce 0% loans, and loosen lending [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 12:52:18

Easy Methods To Increase Your Credit Score

Being able to increase your credit score is becoming more and more important as the number of people that default on their accounts rises and the ... that a person can use to increase their credit score that are considered to be fairly simple ... the credit score quickly and improve the chances of obtaining approval for additional credit products [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:00:16

LifeLock Review

LifeLock is the company that has a picture of their CEO, Todd Davis, ... . They will remember to put fraud alerts on your credit history at the three bureaus every 90 days ... , and they will request your credit history every 12 months from the three bureaus. It’s not a lot of work [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 12:19:44

Trends in Business Credit Cards for 2009

Small business credit card trends The year 2008 was a rotten one for the banking business. What began as a “mortgage crisis” mushroomed into a full-blown, across-the-board “credit crisis.” This has led to banks pulling back on all types of credit, but an even greater pullback [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 22:38:54

Notorious: Episode One

Last night was the release of the movie Notorious, about Notorious B.I.G ... dogs, and we don’t make money because they put us in bad moods continuously throughout the night ... .  There were a ton of them that we had to re-card at the tables and that pissed them off even [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 14:47:26

New Year Brings New Cuts To New York Subways

New York City Transit had a relatively good year in 2008 ... time for the MTA to announce its plan for fixing its billion-dollar deficit. A planned fare hike has ticked off commuters, but the bad holiday greeting does not stop there. If the changes proposed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 03:30:05

Money Hacks Carnival - New Year’s Eve Edition

Welcome to the New Year’s Eve Edition of Money Hacks Carnival ... and interest rates after the offer expires.” Silicon Valley Blogger presents How To Get Free Credit ... and high unemployment, a major international stock market crash, he housing and credit bubbles [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 12:03:10

Using Online Paid Surveys To Counteract Unsecured Debt Consolidation Loans & Bad Credit Personal Loans

No matter which way we look at it we are living in a bad credit personal loans as we see that there is an increased focus on unsecured debt consolidation loans and debt consolidation bad credit as people all over are trying make ends meet ... consolidation bad credit as we look to make our lives into the kind of lives that we desire [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 07:40:06

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