Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (September 21 – 27, 2009)
After hitting its best levels of the year on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) communiqué, the S&P 500 Index ran into heavy weather on the realization that the Fed could start scaling back on emergency support of the economy. US equities dropped further later in the week on renewed concerns about the state of the troubled housing market and weaker-than-expected durable goods orders. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 07:51:48
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Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (September 21 – 27, 2009)
After hitting its best levels of the year on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) communiqué, the S&P 500 Index ran into heavy weather on the realization that the Fed could start scaling back on emergency support of the economy. US equities dropped further later in the week on renewed concerns about the state of the troubled housing market and weaker-than-expected durable goods orders. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 07:51:48
Credit score secrets REVEALED
by Ty Crandall Your credit score is the magic figure behind most aspects of your life. How much you pay for utilities, mortgage payments or rent, insurance, your car, and even whether you get hired are all dependant of your credit score. This article is designed to help you understand each individual component of your credit score. For even more details on the credit scoring system you can see this article in its entirety at www.PerfectCreditFast.com. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 15:13:21
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
Credit Repair after Bankruptcy
Rollover USA-401K Rollover to IRA is a post from: Rollover USA-401K Rollover to IRA Having trouble acquiring loans because of a damage credit card? It’s really hard to apply for a mortgage and borrow money from lenders when credit card gets a bad rating, or worse when the card holder falls in to bankruptcy. Many loaning institutes and lending companies are now reviewing their client’s credit cards first. A [more...]
Date: 2009-09-30 14:56:13
Let me see
Mark Brooks had a Kindle idea which got me thinking: Let me see the percentage of people who have bought a book and actually finished reading it. ( ... of how many times someone has been unfriended. Sort credit card offers based on data from Mint or Wesabe... show me the credit cards with the fewest bankruptcies/financial troubles among recipients [more...]
Date: 2008-07-08 11:06:11
Of Piracy and Politics
Guest Commentary by Edward Cline:The Associated Press reported on January 11th what was otherwise an amusing episode in the saga of the Somalian pirate infestation off the east coast of Africa.Five of the pirates who hijacked a Saudi supertanker drowned with their share of a $3 million ransom…the day after the bundle of cash was apparently dropped [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:50:00
Money Blue Book Weekend Roundup - 6
Since it’s a lazy weekend afternoon for me, here are some finance and frugality reading material I thought you all might enjoy ... To Apply For Instant Approval Credit Cards Four Pillars featured The Best Airline Miles Credit Cards ... Reduction Being Frugal answers questions about How To Eat Healthy On A Budget My Credit Card Blog [more...]
Date: 2008-06-28 18:44:15
Simplify Your Life With A Credit Repair
by Dina Salinas Having bad credit can be a nightmare for most, because we live in a world that is fast-paced, costly, and always requires credit. It goes without saying, credit repair can make your life simpler if you’ve had some problems with your credit. The manner in which you use the available credit at your disposal is plain for creditors to see when they check your credit score. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 18:20:07
The First Steps Away from Paycheck-to-Paycheck Living
Out of all of the blessings that have come into my life over the last two and a half years or so ( ... . Whenever something bad happens, like a car breaking down or a child needing emergency dental work ... . Dreaming of a big family vacation? How about a new car, or a new house? If you’re living paycheck [more...]
Date: 2008-07-10 20:00:05
Guilty By Association
Many years ago, I used to run my sites out of an office building in an industrial part of Richmond. There were two other tenants in the building ... of association. The commentators asked me how many people I know who never run a Credit Card balance ... between good debt and bad debt. I don’t hang around people who are financially irresponsible [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 23:45:11
Investors May Be Too Optimistic About Consumer Recovery
The most accurate banking analyst, Meredith Whitney, has warned that banks are likely to continue to restrict consumer credit, ... , are implemented. Credit card issuers shifted their model away from one where they earned ... are likely to cut credit to risky borrowers even beyond what they would have done in a risk-averse [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 06:10:36
The Psychology Of Gambling
Check out my Big RSS Subscriber Contest after reading this article. This might seem like an odd post for this blog, but stick with me for a bit. Over the last couple of days, I’ve read some stories about people in positions of some type of authority that have been caught stealing money from their organizations and using that money to support [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 19:44:58
Credit Repair Can Make Your Life Stress Free
by Dina Salinas Having bad credit can be a nightmare for most, because we live in a world that is fast-paced, costly, and always requires credit. It goes without saying, credit repair can make your life simpler if you’ve had some problems with your credit. The manner in which you use the available credit at your disposal is plain for creditors to see when they check your credit score. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 18:18:14
The Poverty Business
Sorry if this appears to be an older article, and not latest headlines, just thought it was interesting - loki The Poverty Business Inside U.S ... into Byrider, Tsosie drove off, jubilant, in a 1999 Saturn subcompact she bought entirely on credit ... access to credit has put cars, computers, credit cards, and even homes within reach for many [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 00:45:24
Want to come upstairs and see my credit score?
When should you do it? On the third date? After meeting her parents? Half-way through the first date? When it just feels right? ... . But unlike family ties, it can be nearly impossible to sever yourself from bad credit. This column ... significant other about his or her credit score probably makes you squeamish, but it’s a subject [more...]
Date: 2008-08-19 10:00:00
Of Piracy and Politics
The Associated Press reported on January 11th what was otherwise an amusing episode in the saga of the Somalian pirate infestation off the east coast of Africa. “Five of the pirates who hijacked a Saudi supertanker drowned with their share of a $3 million ransom…the day after the bundle of cash was apparently dropped by parachute onto the deck [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 16:24:00
Stages of the Slowdown & End Game?
A: I want to take another few steps back today (after last weeks Debt Deflation Theory discussion) ... markets yesterday. Nobody denies the credit monster anymore and most learned to respect this beast ... from comparing it to past recessionary periods. If we view the crisis in stages, where did it start, where [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 18:22:06
The Secrets behind the FICO Score
by Ty Crandall Your credit score is the most important number in your life. How much you pay for car and health insurance, car payments, your rent and mortgage payments, house utilities, and even whether you get hired for a job or not, are ALL based on your credit profile and credit score. This article will help you understand each component of your total credit score. For more details on your credit score you can see this article and more at www.PerfectCreditFast.com. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-28 13:26:56
F|R Crib Sheet: 7 More Sites to Cut Your Startup Costs
Last month we offered bootstrapping founders a short index of cost-optimization sites to help cut expenses for things like health insurance, web hosting, wireless plans and electric bills. Many of you wrote in to offer your own recommendations, so this week we’re expanding the list with seven additional resources to help you cut costs [more...]
Date: 2008-08-09 16:00:56
My Not-So-Stimulating Economic Stimulus Payment Has Finally Arrived
After months of waiting and checking my mail box regularly like a little kid waiting for his video game to arrive, ... in a week or so. The letter also provided a simple breakdown of how the federal government calculated my small time stimulus payment. But what was the point of sending this predecessor letter out to let [more...]
Date: 2008-07-09 17:38:26
Deal with Credit Before Divorce
by Rob Kosberg When you are about to file for divorce, you know that this is a horrible experience no matter how much you want to do it ... . Legal advice may help with this. Finances should be worked out, if at all possible, before the divorce is completed. Credit reports for each partner need to be secured, examined and fixed [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 22:06:48
Managing Your Credit Cards Responsibly
September 27, 2009 | By Tawana Rashing In Finance | by Tawana RashingCredit cards can easily go from being your best friend to your worst enemy. If your credit is any good at all, you probably get a ton of pre-approval notices from different companies. They?re offering you the world in a credit card ? no APR, huge credit limits, awesome purchase bonuses and more. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 17:25:27
Bad Credit Loans
Are you short of money? Scared that you may not be able to buy your own house you promised your wife this birthday? ... to know more visit the site. They also have extensive material on how to clean up and repair bad ... Planning to apply for a loan but don't have a good credit to get one? Then stop worrying. Bad [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 16:38:32
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
50 Ways to Save $1,000 a Year
Looking for ways to save money this year? Want to boost your savings in a tough economy with little effort or pain? Good. I’ve got 50 (fifty) ways to painlessly stash some extra cash without losing a limb or getting a second job. Some of these tips will score you instant dough, while other money saving suggestions require year round [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 03:37:35
Reaction To Obama’s Biden Vice President Pick: Solid, Masterful Or Uninspired Mistake?
Reaction to Democratic party likely Presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama’s decision to pick Sen. Joe Biden as his Vice Presidential running mate continues to pour in. As expected, reaction is predictable along party lines but although partisans on both sides have surprisingly good and bad things to say about the choice. [ [more...]
Date: 2008-08-24 04:04:22
Forecast for 2009
Introduction 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) is that our problems of finance and economy will self-correct and allow the project of a "consumer" economy to resume in "growth" mode [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 03:33:57
DrumBeat: September 17, 2008
Oil spikes $6 on safe-haven buying, weak dollar NEW YORK - Oil prices shot up $6 a barrel Wednesday, rebounding as fears of a spreading crisis in the U.S. financial sector sent skittish investors scrambling out of stocks and into hard assets. The big rally at least temporarily halted crude's steep, [more...]
Date: 2008-09-17 13:50:07
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
PFBlogger Spotlight: Green Panda Treehouse
What color is US currency? It’s green. What’s one of the most content creatures on the planet? Well, one of them is a panda ... of it. I got a credit card in college and like many of my friends, I charged on it like crazy ... some of my friends (who would return the favor and use their credit card next time). I also thought [more...]
Date: 2008-08-07 16:28:03
How Can I Participate In Online Marketing As Someone From Nigeria.?
I want to be involve in online marketing i.e using credit cards or even wire transfer. I dont know how to get going with the stuff. Related posts:Fixing Bad Credit There are credit repair companies out there that are legitimate....Addressing A Negative Credit Score Are you considering getting in touch with a credit repair...Do You Make Related posts: Fixing Bad Credit There are credit repair companies out there that are legitimate.... [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 02:56:26
FICTION - BIONIC BOYFRIEND - AMOR PRIMO
"Last call for flight 714 with non stop service to Las Vegas," the voice of the effeminate flight attendant crackled over the sound system. With a sigh Twenty-one year old Justus Montgomery lifted his satchel and laptop case, swinging them both over his shoulder. "Well," he swallowed hard. "I guess this is it [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 06:48:50
Why Is It Essential To Have A Good Credit Score?
by Jason Bishop A healthy credit score is principal in our financially driven order ... are entirely wiped clean, an individual can begin obtaining a no credit or bad credit Master Card ... . This will enable you to use your credit card to purchase luxury items like holidays. There are free ways [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 19:41:17
2 Cars to 1 Car to No Car? Redefining “Financial Crisis”
Unlike most of America - we have no car payments. And we love it. We keep an emergency fund of $1,000 for car repairs. And we use it. Lately we use it a lot. Over the summer we drained it - more than once. Lately, we’ve been replacing batteries, alternators, air conditioning compressors, [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 12:00:00
On Credit Repair
Credit cards and other loans are really good. It can help you get through any financial difficulties or even assist you for additional capital needs ... into a positive record by availing credit repair services. This can help you establish a good name ... repair you credit record but not all has good testimonies from many clients. DSI Solutions [more...]
Date: 2008-08-19 14:50:00
75 Tips to Survive a Down Economy
I originally titled this post, “75 Tips to Survive a Recession,” but since there is still some dispute from economists on whether or not we are actually in recession, I just stuck with the phrase, “down economy.” Regardless of how economists refer to it, people are hurting, financially. $4 [more...]
Date: 2008-06-15 15:22:41
Festival of Frugality: Free extra money edition
Welcome to this week’s Festival of Frugality! Cutting back on expenses is more at the forefront of our minds with the ailing economy and the somewhat tougher job market. Within the posts I’ve featured three money-saving sites that I use regularly which (a) are entirely free to sign up and use, and (b) [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 05:18:17
How long does credit repair take?
Filed under: DebtWe've been getting a lot of desperate comments from people who are seeing their credit destroyed as their personal financial lives ... . So how long does it take to fix your score, if your score is down dramatically after a credit ... will it take to get a clean credit record? Most of the negatives on your credit report will drop off [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 21:30:00
Book Review: Frugal Living for Dummies
Okay another book review and another dummies book. The winner of the Personal Finance for Dummies is Cindy ... about cutting up credit cards and setting a realistic budget. It also says to track what you spend and really stick to a budget. My one issue with this chapter is it only looks at credit card debt as bad [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 14:00:02
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
A Problem with Using the Plastic
A Problem with Using the Plastic Category: Wasting your time I have a love-hate relationship with credit and charge cards ... that goes to the merchant's bank. Take, for example, a driver who pays for a $1,000 car repair with a credit ... merchants to lose money on a sale. Because credit cards are used more than cash now in the US, the fees add [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 03:52:38
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
Fierce Financial Tips: The Carnival of Personal Finance #178, Struwwelpeter Edition
I’ve been waiting for this chance to host The Carnival of Personal Finance for some time ... ? Before you wonder, please let it be known that this is not how I teach my kids our family values ... about forgiving credit card debt. In fact, if Congress changes the accounting rules surrounding credit [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 05:46:25
The Stigma Is Gone In California
The San Diego Reader reports from California. “What’s the difference between National City and Rancho Santa Fe? Well - er, uh - money comes to mind. Last year, median household income in National City was $44,130, according to figures provided by the San Diego Association of Governments. That was far under the county median of $68,388 [more...]
Date: 2008-06-12 22:23:07
Bad Credit Unsecured Personal Loans – Credit Score Repair Helps
Bad credit unsecured personal loans can greatly assist you in making ends meet financially. The one thing that most borrowers worry about when it comes to personal loans is the interest rate. To lower your interest rate credit score repair greatly helps. It is very surprising how many borrowers attempt to get a personal loan without even knowing their credit score. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 22:33:44
Debt Consolidation Service
Last year, I made three credit cards and applied loans for buying a car and a house. From the first month until the sixth months, everything was ok ... , debt settlement, credit counseling, and credit repair. If you have many credit cards and loans ... the seventh month, it started to be disorganized because I haven’t been able to control my credit cards [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 21:10:56
All the time, I get requests from readers asking me for recommendations of financial products ... account? What credit card should I get? Where should I get my insurance from? What kind of software ... in the world. I’ve never held a credit card with a lot of banks. I’ve only had accounts with a few [more...]
Date: 2008-09-09 20:00:17
The Carnival of Personal Finance #178: Struwwelpeter Edition
I’ve been waiting for this chance to host The Carnival of Personal Finance for some time ... ? Before you wonder, please let it be known that this is not how I teach my kids our family values ... about forgiving credit card debt. In fact, if Congress changes the accounting rules surrounding credit [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 05:46:25
DrumBeat: July 19, 2008
Small, developing nations feel impact of food and energy crisis The Marshall Islands said Friday electrical power in the small Pacific nation may be switched off in September when its fuel supplies are expected to run out, as high food and energy prices have begun to hit hard some developing countries, [more...]
Date: 2008-07-19 13:19:50
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