Now is Not The Time to Panic

“I know people are scared watching the markets unravel. Don’t panic. That is the worst thing that you could do in a market like this. Think about it ... and remember this too shall pass. We will not fix decades of overspending, a housing bubble and credit [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 16:39:05

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Just in time planning for SES Chicago 2008

If you are like me, then you are a master of just-in-time planning ... by tomorrow – Friday, Sept. 26 – you can take advantage of the “recession special” and save up to $600 ... :00 a.m. and the “Orion Panel: Why Does Search Get all the Credit?” from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.; and • [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 14:20:17

What's going on with GMAC's car loan standards?

Filed under: TransportationFlush with capital from taxpayers, GMAC is lowering its underwriting standards. The credit crunch and a shortage of cash had pushed the company's minimum FICO score for car ... required credit score below 670 would have allowed 65% of Americans to get a GMAC loan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 23:00:00

So Just How Bad Is The Hoboken Economy?

So Just How Bad Is The Hoboken Economy? Categories: Finance, For Buyers, ... has to have a credit score of over 760, verifiable documented income to service the debt, and has to put 20 ... proposed solutions to the credit crisis and the economy in general.  They did not paint a pretty picture [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 00:13:19

Double Taxation and the Real Reasons 401(k) Loans Are Bad

I have noticed an increasing amount of discussion regarding 401(k) loans ... it under your mattress, and a year later pay back the same $10,000 plus $600 in interest. Still haven’ ... . So what was the only thing taxed twice? The part attributable to the $600. Not the $10,000 [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 13:37:21

A Car Loan For People With Bad Credit

Banks charge higher interest rates on loans for used cars than on loans for new cars ... by checking your credit report and reforming your credit score. For example, there might be an error in the information found in your credit report. This error may have been the one responsible for the black [more...]

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

What Triggers An IRS Tax Audit?

Probably nothing scares people more than a tax audit ... score to each individual and select corporate tax returns after they have been processed. Drastic changes in income is one way to increase your DIF score and trigger an audit because, the way the IRS [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 07:00:37

Seeking a Debt Consolidation Loan?

Would you like the convenience of making just one monthly payment for all of your credit card debt? ... . If your FICO is 720 or above you have excellent credit, below 600 and you have fair ... of the individual situation and answer specific needs. People with excellent credit seek debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 00:11:03

Eighth in a Series of Essays by Sheila Kuehl on the 2008 California State Budget: The Republican Budget-September

By State Senator Sheila Kuehl This is my eighth budget essay for 2008 and continues my reports on the 2008-09 budget processes and continuing changes. My first essay set out some background information on actions taken by the legislature in February to re-balance the 2007-2008 budget, given shrinking revenues [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 21:12:34

Jumbo Prime ‘Walk Away’ Loans - More Downgrades Coming

Mr Mortgage is a 20-year mortgage banking veteran, specializing in wholesale and correspondent sales and sales/operations management and bringing ... housing, mortgage and credit meltdown’ and company-specific events. He owns and is the primary [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 16:51:11

WRITING: TEOTWAWKI fiction - It happened in Church - Chapter Ninety Five - Deaths, Decades, and the Tontine

It happened in Church - October 19, 1962 Chapter Ninety Five - Deaths, Decades, and the Tontine October 19, 2002 Forty year mark. It seemed like yesterday. John was graying; Marie dying her hair. The children were having children. He was a grandfather, actual and honorary, many times over [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 13:53:46

Improve Your Credit Score And Get That Great Mortgage

As the housing market deflates and mortgage standards become tighter, ... toward improving your credit score. Work on Your Credit It’s unfortunate, but there is no easy or quick fix to improve your credit. In fact, one of the best credit score remedies is time [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 22:15:52

Why Are Credit Card Companies Lowering Your Credit Limits?

Credit card companies have been on a real limit-lowering streak lately. A few weeks ago we ran an article titled “Your Credit Card Company Could Unexpectedly Lower ... of decreasing credit limits was becoming so widespread. So, what’s going on? Basically credit card [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 11:53:33

Who Is He?

Obama takes on McCain's jabs about Ayers copyright ? 2008 Betsy L. Angert. BeThink.org The tale is true ... , two score ago, the now Vice President of a prestigious company, was active in the same Student [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 07:38:08

235 W Van Buren Eligible For Grants

235 W Van Buren Eligible For Grants Let us hear your comments! ... is available to assist in paying closing costs. If buyer’s credit score falls between 600 and 699 ... . And if a buyer has a credit score of less than 600, then that makes them eligible for credit counseling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 20:40:31

How to Get Credit After Bankruptcy

Getting credit after bankruptcy is easier than you think ... will help you rebuild your credit score the fastest? Can you still get a car or a home loan after ... s the only way to raise your credit score as quickly as possible. Unsecured credit cards usually [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 15:17:38

Terminator Salvation 20Min Preview & First Look At More Concept Art!!

By Ron Henriques .socials { float: right; z-index:999; } .socials img { padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; margin-top: -2px; } .digg img { padding: 0px; margin: 0px; } .digg iframe { width: 105px; overflow: hidden; text-align:right!important; } .digg iframe * { text-align: right!important;} [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 22:03:00

If Your Score is Less than 620 - Interest Rates Are Going UP!

If Your Score is Less than 620 - Interest Rates Are Going UP! I need a DRINK! ... to the news bulletin, the new cost for doing a government loan with a credit score between 600 and 620 ... with credit between 580 and 600 (that cost goes to 2.0%) - might not be able to get financing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 19:01:11

No 'Quantum of Solace' for Bond filmmakers, say reviews

Despite mixed notices, the new James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" is breaking box-office records in Britain ... successful Bond film to date, grossing almost $600 million worldwide and coming in at 95 on Rotten [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 20:05:51

Stop patient bad debt from putting you out of business

By Carl Mays IIIn a recent Transunion survey of hospital administrators, ... of payment on-line and for patients to pay in a self-serve manner. - Do not allow you credit card [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 08:44:00

The Vent

2008 610. Off the bus (22 December) 609. Classification blues (17 December) 608. Dear Nancy (8 December) 607. That’s me in the corner ( ... List (25 October) 601. Try new Darwin™ Oven Cleaner (17 October) 600. We got your ballot [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 00:35:33

Eric Enge Interviews Aaron Wall

Published: July 21, 2008 Aaron Wall is a well known name in the SEO space ... you in their content and get 600 more visitors than an ad on a much higher traffic site. It could [more...]

Date: 2008-07-21 12:38:18

Chat Transcript - January 12, 2009

Roger Dawson Hi Josh and gpllc! Mike Summey will be joining us in a minute\ Mike_Summey Hi everyone Mike_Summey Hi Ken Ken Hey Josh Mike, Roger: ... business? Mike_Summey geoff, that’s the biggest question for everyone. Having excellent credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 13:50:35

Friday Digest - Vol. 08 No. 49

Friday Digest - Vol. 08 No. 49 Friday Digest — Vol. 08 No ... different if the media were neutral is filed under "keen sense of the obvious." However, a report issued [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 23:18:33

Is Peer To Peer Lending Coming Into It’s Own?

For several years now, the peer-to-peer lending has been gaining traction as a valid way to borrow money without going through a bank via social ... with at least a 600+ credit score returned in the 9-10% range on an average annual basis. Not bad. Loans made to borrowers with less than a 600 credit score lost a significant amount of money. Defaults [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 18:25:01

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