Identity Theft – What You Need To Know

Identity theft is a crime used to refer to fraud that involves someone pretending to be someone else in order to steal money or get other benefits. Are you a victim of identity theft? If prevention works like a lock, identity theft detection can be compared to an alarm. Learn how to detect identity theft. Ben Bernanke is a victim of identity theft. This is proof positive that it can happen to anyone. This article and related links tell you what to do if you are a victim of identity theft. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 20:17:50

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Fixing Credit Report - The Good… The Bad… And The Truth

by Tim Beachum Obviously you are interested in the topic of fixing credit. No matter what your reasons are for wanting to repair your credit, the benefits are well worth it. Depending on your situation you can lower your monthly bills, open a bank account, get better rates on loans, the possibilities are endless. Before I begin explaining the fixing credit process, I feel it is important that you have the right mindset before we begin. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 08:14:45

Tips on Getting the Best Bad Credit Loan

Copyright (c) 2009 Liz Roberts Usually, people with bad credit history will apply for sub-prime loans. Bad credit loans has higher interest rates and fees because people that apply to this kind of loans are seen as high risk borrowers. if you are one of them, what can you do? Can you still get a loan that has a reasonable rate despite of your credit score. Loans for Bad Credit – Choosing the Best Different lending companies offer varying loans especially for the bad credit market. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 05:46:14

Following Complicated Financial Times You Can Restructure Your Credit

September 25, 2009 | By Kevin Lynch In Finance | by Kevin LynchLots of individuals go through times of monetary hardships, bankruptcies, repossessions and other financial strains. These difficulties can initiate chaos with their credit history. When things get improved and the circumstances changes don’t let the tension of the past surpass the better times ahead. Troubles on the credit report can soon become a thing of the past. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 16:27:16

How to Improve Your Credit Score When Paying Down Debt

Kudos to you for focusing on paying down your debt. Regardless of what you do from here on out from a credit score perspective, you are already doing the best of all things – paying down your debt. However, you can make some small mistakes in the process that will hurt the improvement of your credit score. Hopefully, with some advice, you can avoid them. Don’t Cancel Cards When you pay off a credit card, it’s very tempting to cancel the card and cut it up into tiny little pieces. Please don’t. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 11:00:28

bank of america credit card

Amazon.de Widgets Understanding credit card terms and conditionsSeveral banks, among them Bank of America and Chase, were inspired by Wilmington’s flexible laws to relocate at least their credit card companies to Wilmington. The ability to charge more interest meant that they could offer credit to less credit-worthy customers. Though big banks moved their credit card companies, the response was even greater than DuPont at first estimated. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 19:24:39

Refinancing Your Mortgage With Bad Credit

by Chris Bird So many people are trying to refinance their mortgages today. A lot of people are doing this because they have lost their jobs and are getting less income. The income from unemployment is only a certain amount of what your income is when you are at work. The only problems with trying to refinance mortgage with bad credit is that they are getting turned down either due to lower income or due to having bad credit. Unfortunately, a lot of people have bad credit and can’t get a loan. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 13:05:49

Credit Repair Company

by Brent Hansen Bad credit history can bar one from getting a job, getting a loan, obtaining a lease or even in securing credit. Several people look for ways through which they can repair their credit in order to obtain or secure the credit they are looking for. This is because most of the lenders consider the credit history to be accurate and the best means that can help in judging an individual especially for prompt payments. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 12:07:14

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« PreviousSon of a Millworker, or Sonuva...? Next »Democrats Say 'Go' - Republicans Say 'Wait' A Health Care Expert Speaks Up Posted by Karen TumultyWednesday, September 23, 2009 at 11:45 am 33 Comments • Trackback (0) • Related Topics:congresshealth care, capitol police, u.s. capitol One of the most fascinating things about this national conversation that we are having about health care policy is the fact that just about everyone has something to contribute. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 15:45:21

Blocking, Tackling & Running: Leveraging a Crisis Into Real Change

There's a fairly well known cartoon of two scientists working out a problem on a chalkboard covered with complex equations and down in the circle is a little circle with the key step inserted in small print - "and then a miracle occurs". Wouldn't it be nice if we could take the same short-cut to fixing the horrendous shopping list of significant [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 20:07:11

Floatin' Powa News Service: The Stunningest Gunnists!

Hamas Seeks New Doctrine after Gaza War Failures It is too different than the old doctrine, you harram Zionist shoe, instead of Kill All the Jews we will now say Perish all the Juden! EU sued for funding Hamas air strikes on Israel Hamas slams Obama for backing down on demand for settlement freeze Palestinians want peace deal but don't reject Hamas Right. PEACE means DIE JUDEN DIE to them. Netanyahu: Israel seeks peace with Palestinians BiBi... [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 19:08:00

Democrats Continue to Defend Their Indefensible Election Protection Efforts

-- Brad Friedman, The BRAD BLOG Why corporate mainstream journalists have a need to identify everyone as either "liberal" or "conservative" ... in Washington Independent journalist Jonathon E. Kaplan's report today featuring lead Obama attorney Bob ... worried about only one side of the coin, as Kaplan's report demonstrates all too clearly (yet again [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 23:14:23

News - Views - Commentary

Uncle Jay Explains the Year 2008Gaza: Leaders Lie, Civilians Die and the Lessons of History Are IgnoredBy Robert Fisk, Independent UK - AlternetQuite a lot of the dead this weekend appear to have been Hamas members, but what is it supposed to solve? We've got so used to the carnage of the Middle East that we don't care any more -- providing we [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 11:37:00

Basics of Credit Repair

by Rob Kosberg People who know they have “bad” credit and are a big “credit risk” are usually aware that something has to change with the way they ... project. The “credit risk” label is based on your “credit report” and “credit score.” Therefore ... . On a yearly basis, you are able to receive a free report (fee for the credit score) from each [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 00:35:39

DrumBeat: December 4, 2008

The Peak Oil Crisis: July 2008 – A Month To Remember Most students of the subject at first thought that world oil production was going to peak for ... Lynch & Co. said in a report today. U.S. fuel demand during the four weeks ended Nov. 28 was down 6.2 percent from a year earlier, an Energy Department report showed yesterday. “We’ve got the U.S [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 14:07:31

Always Look A Gift Check In The Mouth [Check Fraud]

Fred writes: My brother who is a junior at college sent out a bunch of applications for college grants and other sources of funding to pay for his ... him that he has been reported to the FBI, and that the information would be noted on his credit report. He wasn't really able ... by not answering anything. I was wondering if it would be a negative [more...]

Date: 2008-09-19 16:14:23

The Organised Homosexual Movement: Its Methods And Its Goals

By Alexander Baron Date Published: Nov-2002Table of Contents: Introduction “Gay” Propaganda The One In Ten Myth Catch Them Young The Consequences of Unnatural Sex Other Homosexual Propaganda Techniques Bad Blood [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 02:06:00

News and Views

Expert Predictions: Stock Market Could be Good in 2009USA TodayNEW YORK — Stock market forecasts tend to be sunny, and 2009 is no exception. Wall Street gurus are again predicting gains. But this year's bullish market call comes with an asterisk.Wary stock strategists, unsure how the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression will play out, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 13:43:00

0% APR, Same As Cash, and No Interest No Payments. Upon closer reading of the final rules adopted by the federal regulators in December, ... t included in the highlights, news media like New York Times and Wall Street Journal didn’t report ... decisions regarding the cost of using credit. Accordingly, the Agencies conclude that an exception [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:19:07

Essential Credit Repair You Need Know For Successful Self Credit Repair

Credit Repair The DIY Way . Credit repair is a great way to improve your credit scores and get a fresh financial start. However many people cannot afford the cost of a credit repair service. The good news is that you can do credit repair yourself and get the same results as a credit repair company would, you just lose the convenience of not having to do anything. This article will discuss a few important DIY credit repair tips that you can use to get started. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 06:50:28

Gates of Vienna News Feed 8/27/2008

The news feed is outgrowing its format. Readers have been inspired by it to send in more tips, so that tonight there are more than fifty articles here. I can’t create headline links for all of them; otherwise the top part of the post would be too long, So, if you want to read all the news that’s fit to post, click “read further” and keep scrolling [more...]

Date: 2008-08-27 22:17:59

Ten Credit Mistakes People Make

Most children are not trained in how to handle credit by their families other than with vague platitudes like ‘pay your bills on time’ and ‘live below your means.’ Practical knowledge about interest rates, revolving credit and credit scores ... discover these mistakes by making them. So here is a list of the top ten credit mistakes most often [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 13:39:30

Introduction (4)

What should I do if I find mistakes in my report? As you read through your report, make a list of everything out-of-date, such as: Lawsuits, ... , complete the “request for reinvestigation” form the credit bureau sent you or send a letter listing ... C and D, for more information on reviewing and correcting your credit report.) Taken From : Credit Repai [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 04:35:04

Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/2/2009

In tonight’s news: Israel is poised to send ground troops into Gaza.A Muslim family was removed from a plane before takeoff, and is being compensated by the airline for the error. CAIR is in high dudgeon about the incident.Thousands of shoes were dumped on a Miami expressway — is that a message for President-eject Bush? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 04:42:00

The Big Lie

Seattle Times editorial columnist Joni Balter defends her newspaper’s biased and crappy reporting on WA-08: ... , she should not have gotten twisted up in a dispute about a great degree. Uh-huh.  First ... ?  This from the women who argued to my face that it was totally irresponsible for the press to report [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 19:05:12

“We will not allow another [IAEA] visit”

Syrian Girl by atsjebosma Syria Defends Destroyed Site As Non-Nuclear Military Base AFP, ... of the inspectors’ visit had served to harden the suspicions against Syria. A four-page report circulated ... obligations,” Schulte said. “The report sharply contradicts a number of Syria’s claims and catalogs Syria’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 02:25:14

Not Racist, But…

17 December, 2008 — RickB A high-ranking Metropolitan Police officer is starting a claim of racial discrimination against the force ... on duty and are, in fact, promoted.” An Independent Police Complaints Commission report into alleged ... of a corporate credit card and claims that Mr Dizaei advised a defence lawyer in the case of a woman [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 10:50:43

How Fast Can You Get A Home Loan After Bankruptcy?

One of our readers, Desiree, had this question: Is there any possibility of getting a home loan sooner than 2 years after a bankruptcy discharge? ... . Companies that I had included in my bankruptcy continued to report my accounts as open on my credit ... Negative Information On Your Credit Report - Obviously you don’t want to challenge every single [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 16:28:19

Apartment REITs are Right Now

Two weeks ago, I wrote that a very good buyside analyst I know was selectively buying all the Apartment REITs he could get his hands on ... data from Green Street Advisors to assist you in your research. First, the bad news. Vacancy rates ... of the so-called "shadow" market on apartments, but it's true that the combination of increased supply [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 03:59:11

Jimmy Patsos: Shades of Ricky Byrdsong

Amidst the rancor of all the games last night, we missed what might have been the most bizarre incident of the evening, and quite possibly, ... into a dispute with referee John Gaffney and earned himself a tech.  Later in the game, Patsos claimed ... report: Gaffney then “yelled at me and my assistants,” Patsos said.  Patsos had no idea how to react.  “ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 08:16:08

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

Idiots Shoot Each Other at Toys-R-Us

When you go to the toy store for your Christmas shopping don't forget your money, your credit card, and your gun: Gunfire erupted inside a busy Toys " ... shooting, apparently sparked by a personal dispute between two groups of shoppers, occurred ... to have been the result of a personal dispute between the individuals involved. Therefore, it would [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 01:05:00

21 September SWJ Roundup

QUOTE OF THE DAY Gates is allergic to most forms of publicity. He hates the Sunday talk shows, which he regards as Washington insiders talking to each other. He hates town hall meetings, which aides say he views as stagecraft. He hates schmoozing with members of Congress (many of whose pork-barrel projects Gates would like to cut) [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 10:46:39

22 September SWJ Roundup

QUOTE OF THE DAY Gates is allergic to most forms of publicity. He hates the Sunday talk shows, which he regards as Washington insiders talking to each other. He hates town hall meetings, which aides say he views as stagecraft. He hates schmoozing with members of Congress (many of whose pork-barrel projects Gates would like to cut) [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 10:09:02

Big Pharma Limits Small Gifts to Doctors

by Jonathan Sidhu - The U.S. pharmaceutical industry has announced a revised code of conduct for its dealings with health providers, ... is in dispute. Two weeks ago, Grassley asserted in a letter in the Congressional Record ... . Sen. Chuck Grassley (Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is sponsoring [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 19:46:00

MSM Stealing Blog Content: Times Online Joining Growing MSM Trend?

John Edwards Love Child Story Goes International No Attribution in TimesOnline Edwards story Is This a New Business Model for a Mainstream Media ... to arise. We sent a letter yesterday to the Times Editor-in-Chief asking that proper credit be given ... stated that they viewed us as a blog and because we were a blog, they did not need to credit us.” [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 00:06:16

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

about it recently, but this weekend's festival is actually a pretty big deal. Historically, local giant fests don't go so well when set up near New York, but this one seems to have the backing and support to actually get done right. First off, it certainly helps to have a band like Radiohead headline two nights [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 18:53:54

Debt Rattle, November 21 2008: Treading Lukewarm Water

G. G. Bain Wall Street Blood September 16, 1920 Aftermath of the explosion that killed dozens of people in New York's financial district, when a horse wagon loaded with dynamite and iron sash weights blew up in front of the J.P. Morgan bank at 23 Wall Street. The attack, which was attributed to Italian anarchists, was never solved [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 21:39:31

Less Than the Sum of Their Auto Parts

Being in the auto-parts business these days has a bit of a “gerbil on a treadmill” quality to it ... pessimistic about the future of a number of these companies, particularly after Tuesday’s report ... Credit-default swaps of TRW (green) and American Axle (blue) have widened dramatically. (Source [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 16:00:33

DrumBeat: December 29, 2008

Gazprom, Once Mighty, Is Reeling MOSCOW — A year ago, Gazprom, the Russian natural gas monopoly, aspired to be the largest corporation in the world. Buoyed by high oil prices and political backing from the Kremlin, it had already achieved third place judging by market capitalization, behind Exxon Mobil and General Electric [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 14:06:30

Recognizing a Credit Repair Scam

by David Wada Everyday, companies target consumers who have poor credit histories with promises to clean up their credit report so they can get a ... and someone else has your money. If you see a credit repair offer, heres how to tell if the company behind it is up to no good: * Before they provide any credit repair services, the company wants [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:24:58

Good, Better, Best...Never Let it Rest

Hey y’all! Happy New Year and all that jazz! I hope everyone had a safe and great New Year’s Eve and Day ... life Cs in English on my report card. Now if you don’t know, a 4 is what you usually need to receive college credit. Best score is a 5.Needless to say my confidence was shook. I pressed on. I worked [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 16:55:00

DrumBeat: December 31, 2008

The Peak Oil Crisis: Civil Unrest Before grappling with 2009, it might be useful to remind ourselves that there is a dark side to what lies ahead ... College had released a report talking about preparing for civil unrest in the U.S. When you read the report, it turns out to be yet another warning about generals preparing for the last war. It devotes [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 13:58:02

Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/8/2009

The latest word is that an agreement with Russia has been reached, and the flow through the gas pipeline will resume.Also, look for the storming of the Israeli consulate in Montreal, as well as other Gaza-inspired violence around the world.Thanks to AA, Abu Elvis, Insubria, JD, Tuan Jim, Vlad Tepes, and all the other tipsters who sent these in [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 04:49:00

Identify Credit Repair Scam in 6 Ways!!

by David Wada Everyday, companies target consumers who have poor credit histories with promises to clean up their credit report so they can get a ... and someone else has your money. If you see a credit repair offer, heres how to tell if the company behind it is up to no good: * The company wants you to pay for credit repair services before [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:23:45

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

Treasury bid to halt rent-back evictions

Owen and Moira Martin are among the many British victims of companies offering controversial sale-and-rent-back deals ... agreement to pay off about £26,000 of mainly credit card debt. 'My wife had a heart attack on my 50th ... offer to buy the property of someone facing repossession at a discount price, allowing the former [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 00:04:48

Capital One Will Ruin This Guy's Credit One Way Or Another [Capital One]

Joseph is having problems paying his Capital One card, mainly because Capital One keeps making it hard for him to pay it, ... May when I called to ask them to fix my account once again, and they claimed I had a bad check ... credit, I don't see how this is possible seeing as I had been paying the minimum amount each month [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 23:24:23

In Depth: McCain's environmental record (By Ben Whitford)

In January 2006, Brad Miller, a Democratic congressman from North Carolina, joined Sen. John McCain on a legislative fact-finding delegation to the South Pole. Miller recalls the lawmakers, still bundled in their emergency cold-weather gear, huddling into a tiny conference room a stone’s throw from the pole itself, [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 16:15:52

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