Maintaining Excellent Credit Rating
Being approved for credit is a sign that someone is willing to take a risk on you with their money ... of all, get your free annual credit report from the credit bureau. Check for mistakes or false ... bills - food, utilities, rent, or mortgage. Before you go out shopping for credit lines, make sure [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 03:41:35
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Looking Back: Resolutions in Perspective
Yes, I know it's so expected to make New Year's Resolutions. But I am a planner by nature. I am always looking ahead and preparing for the future ... my credit report, and those of my other family members. Everyone is allowed one free credit report check annually. I just want to make sure ours are accurate. Not only did I check my credit report [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 15:08:00
I Hate Equifax
I wish I could turn my pure emotion into words on the screen to fully express my hatred for Equifax. It is pure. It is flowing. I. Hate. Equifax. Why I Hate Equifax I’ve recently reminded you to check your annual credit report ... running there has been an issue that results in us not getting her annual credit report. This doesn’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 13:00:13
Use TrustedID to Fight Identity Theft
With the incredibly rapid growth of ID theft, there have been several businesses that have been formed with the distinct objective of battling this crime epidemic. These ID theft prevention companies essentially lock down your credit bureau ... supply you with annual credit reports from all three credit bureaus, so that you can check to see [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 04:06:14
Real Car Deals for Those Ready to Buy Now
If you are in a position to afford or be able to finance a new car now, you may soon have the pick of the litter ... the possibility of errors on your report. Take advantage of your free annual credit report and check over every bit of information contained on your report. Credit scores that were once thought to be perfect [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 15:22:23
2009 looms ahead
Do you still make resolutions? Well here are a few that you might want to think about as 2009 draws closer and a few key dates to make a ... has made it possible for individuals to obtain one free annual credit report from each of the three major ... your rebate check. Review your credit: you are entitled to a free credit report once a year [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 17:00:32
A Cylon’s Top 10 Tips For Avoiding Identity Theft
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes around the world and can be particularly damaging to it’s victims, ... from the three credit bureaus annually and check them carefully for accuracy. Place passwords ... when absolutely necessary. Never let your purse or wallet out of your sight. Only carry those credit and debit [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 10:37:43
More Panhandling
The summer 2008 fundraising drive is off to a good start. I want to thank you for your generosity ... is busted, so I have to get that fixed before the next annual smog check. I presume a catalytic converter ... deductible credit card contributions to me here (click on the first "Make a Donation" button [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 10:54:33
Credit Uncertainty
With the economy the way it is right now, it can be a little uneasy trying to find a credit agency to extend a line of credit to you ... , annual fees or spending capabilities. Being smart using your credit card starts with find the right ... about finances. Credit Cards provide an excellent back for those unforeseen emergencies. Check [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 04:13:18
Bazaar fleet
Gee, time flies really fast! It was just moments ago when I twit about my plan to bum all day because I feel so lazy to blog and update my online ... was the fact that they are offering instant credit score checks for those who are particular ... us to the annual PEZA trade fair where factory overun items are flooding at super sale prices! read: Gap, Old [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 14:29:29
A couple of things
by Phil Johnson his evening Darlene and I went to the Hollywood premiere of Kirk Cameron's movie: We gave it two thumbs up ... , I linked it in the sidebar. Check it out. Photo credit: Sharon Devol Photo Credit: Sharon Devol ... of the month with Dan Phillips's annual Reformation Day post. Between now and then, Frank [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 05:45:07
How Fake Credit Cards are Made
Crime is way up due to the downward spiriling economy ... parting with our cards and will enocurage you to do the same, and please check your credit report. You can do so by requesting your free annual credit report by going here. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 16:29:00
How Low Apr Credit Cards Work
How Low Apr Credit Cards Work December 8th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed Used properly, ... interest rate there may be other charges like an annual fee and check to see if that low interest ... a credit card will be one of the most useful financial aids you can ever own but finding [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 14:55:05
2007 J.D. Power Satisfaction Ratings in Finance
J.D. Power & Associates puts out annual customer satisfaction surveys in all types of industries from automobiles to finance to insurance to travel ( ... I used more - retail banking and credit cards. While I don’t discuss the mortgage ratings, go check ... banking, mortgage related, and credit card groups. At the time I first wrote this, I didn’t think [more...]
Date: 2008-08-10 19:27:39
The Great Depression Was Not a Liquidity Squeeze
Hoisted from Comments: Kaleburg: Grasping Reality with Both Hands: The Semi-Daily Journal Economist Brad DeLong: Re: " ... uses to check out credit rankings, and I have a spreadsheet to use for amortization tables ... , in his annual fiscal statement, was quite optimistic despite the 15% drop in housing starts. He didn't [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 04:59:05
0% on Purchases With the Advanta Net-90 Card
Check this out… The Advanta Net-90 Platinum BusinessCard offers no interest on all purchases for 90 days on an ongoing basis ... program that pays 1 point per dollar spent, and there is no annual fee. If this card isn’t your cup of tea, check out these other 0% APR credit card offers. But if it is, then you should… --- Related [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 11:00:34
Stores cut prices to entice post-holiday shoppers
Two hours before the doors were set to open Friday morning, a Miami-area Wal-Mart parking lot was full of cars - and possibility ... - which typically account for 30 percent to 50 percent of a retailer’s annual total - have been less than ... to preliminary data from SpendingPulse, which tracks purchases paid for by credit card, checks or cash [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 04:39:41
Lower East Side's SPURA Still Empty, Shameful, Lost
Was it really almost a year ago that we last waxed rhapsodic over SPURA, the awkwardly named (Seward Park Urban Renewal Area) ... , it was! And so, like clockwork, comes the annual media check-in on SPURA, this latest by Tom Robbins ... anything's going to happen here soon! But, credit Robbins, he thinks he knows why the land sits [more...]
Date: 2008-08-13 18:40:08
Are you in need of money?
There is economic crises worlwide. So many companies closed and many were affected and become unemployed ... And there is NO CREDIT CHECK required, so anyone can apply. Get started now by completing ... . No collateral needed required and no annual fee and no advance penalty payment.It is easy to apply [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 02:43:00
What’s the Carbon Footprint of my Checking Account?
Crossposted from the Understory RAN released a new report today, “Financing Global Warming: Canadian Banks and Fossil Fuels“, ... , we also launched a new website, climatefriendlybanking.org. The report results are striking ... s largest credit union), would reduce your annual carbon footprint by 1.4 tonnes of CO2, a very meaningful [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 22:15:55
First Annual Hatty Award winners
Hat Life magazine has just announced its first annual hatty awards. How great is that. Check out their latest newsletter ... in the hat industry. I think the annual awards should be a gala affair held in different locations ... who are speaking about trends and a hat resurgence. This is true even in this credit crisis [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 05:13:20
Rat City Rollergirls Annual Auction Is Jan. 31st
The White Center Blog’s favorite group of ass-kickin’ women is of course the one and only Rat City Rollergirls, ... to the event (cash, check, credit card) as all bids are to be settled that evening ... up Saturday, Jan. 31st is their annual “Black & Blue Tie Auction,” which should be just about as kick-ass [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 01:28:19
Headline News - January 9, 2009
Digital Money Forum: Paying for innovation Credit Slips: Cramdown Commentary Heartland Payment Systems and transmodus Launch Check Management System ... at 2009 National Retail Federation Annual Convention American Banker: A Mobile Plan B: Bypass Carriers [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 13:04:18
No Pants 2K9 NYC
Over 1200 shivering Gothamites showed yesterday for Improv Everywhere's annual No Pants Subway Ride. Check out Improv's galleries of pants-less nonsense here.Photos credit: Katie Soloker.Labels: Improv Everywhere, NYC, silliness, subway [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 18:18:00
Weekly Shopping and Goodies
Borghese makeup brush giveaway - credit: Raging Rouge A Few Goody Gumdrops Sprouses up her wardrobe with the newest Louis Vuitton Collection ... and misses at the 66th Annual Golden Globes. Don’t forget to check out next weeks edition of Shopping [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 05:46:34
More Photos Added
I’ve added 114 more photos of Ashley in the 8th Annual Awards Season Diamond Fashion Show Preview including the MQ and HQ photos and untagged ones ... at the Bar Deluxe on January 8 right after the event. Check them all out. And don’t repost them without crediting the site. Credit goes a bunch to Rachel from AshleyTisdale.Org [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 22:20:31
update [again].
photo credit: flickr member feel_intention You guys— honestly ... birthday, between the emergency vet clinics, the pharmacies, the family vet and my annual dental check [more...]
Date: 2008-08-27 07:28:54
It's the Economy, Stupid
The Labor Department today reported that business productivity surged to a revised 4.3 percent annual rate in the second quarter of the year ... measure quality of output.)Higher productivity keeps inflation in check. When companies can produce ... of their lines of credit because the housing bubble has burst. The result? Employers can't sell [more...]
Date: 2008-09-04 12:27:00
Chase Freedom Rewards Card - $50 Signup Bonus, 3% Back On Gas
Supposedly this offer may end after Friday, so apply if you’re interested ... . No annual fee. See the rest of my Favorite Rewards Credit Cards. ... possible categories here. In addition, you can get a $250 check (a $50 bonus) once you reach $200 [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 13:11:04
Can I Afford to Retire Now?
Can I Afford to Retire Now? Posted on January 7th, 2009 | No Comments » Categories: Retirement Funds, Retirement Income, Retirement Investments, ... Security, there is an 8% credit for each year you do not receive a check up to the age of 70 ... carry long-term consequences. If you have a 401K plan, the maximum annual contribution [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 00:49:24
This Saturday!
For those of you who have not seen the story that Ken Gurnick did on Nomar yesterday, check it out. It touches on his baseball future ( ... their second annual celebrity soccer game this weekend. For anyone who went last year, it was a great event ... to be in professional bsaeball. He managed at least three major league teams and was a credit to the game [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 22:48:58
G.A.C. Fat Ass - No Fees, No Awards, No Wimps
Have you ever wondered why you do some of the things you do? I was in this state of mind as I stood at the starting line of the 11th (Gilly thinks it’s only the 10th) annual running of the G.A.C. Fat Ass 50K at Bradley Palmer State ... of each loop you had to check in with one of the volunteers so you could get credit for completing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 00:18:00
10 Credit Card Company Tricks To Beware [Credit Cards]
Are you smarter than a credit card company? They've got billions riding on their belief that you're not. Check out these 10 methods, via the Americans for Fairness in Lending, credit card companies use ... Union fee, and whatever else your lender can devise. Not to mention monthly and annual fees [more...]
Date: 2008-07-14 17:25:57
Small Investments = Big Returns Tips For Saving In Your Everyday Life
In these tough economic times, saving a dollar or two can turn into a lot more by year's end ... % Tip #2: Get a credit card with a great sign-up bonus. Cost: The $40 annual fee. After your first ... a cup a coffee a day into a $1000 later on. Check out the tips after the jump... Everyday life - both [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 17:10:00
Sold to the Highest Bidder! It’s Time to Give Back
It’s that time of the year again when we ask you to help us help those in need ... credit to be used toward your next Marriott vacation. If you need other ideas, then check ... won’t have these same opportunities available to them. Our single-largest annual fundraising effort [more...]
Date: 2008-07-08 12:02:52
Donut Run On Wipeout
Wipey Awards Last week, ABC presented their first annual Wipey Awards on Wipeout ... and info! For more reality television news and views, check out SirLinksALot: Reality TV. Also, don’t forget to visit the Reality TV Magazine message boards. Photo Credit: ABC/Adam Larkey ShareThis [more...]
Date: 2008-08-13 00:00:13
My 2008 Annual Spending
Here's my attempt at figuring out where all my money went this past year:2008 IncomeNet income from day job: $37,976.50 (gross income was $70,974 ... : $721.95Money transferred from savings: $10,376.25Amtrak refund: $160Random check from storage place ... Sports Club: $896.40 (1.3%)Home Equity loan: $1,266.36 (1.8%)DH's credit card: $2,026 (3%)Savings [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 14:53:00
Shoes at the People’s Choice Awards
If you were watching the 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday, you certainly know there were a variety of fantastic fashions (as well as some disasters). In case you missed out on some of the celebrities, check out Celeb ... . She finished it off with a black beaded clutch, red lips and red nails. Jennie Garth Photo credit [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 04:21:41
A Profusion of (Jewish) Greenery
JTA has just announced its first annual Green Beanie competition competitionto find the most innovative or impactful green initiatives at Jewish ... to Israel are now under $900. Check out the new fee structure here. Interested in coming on the Hike ... this summer. The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is offering a four credit [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 22:28:00
Winter Classic Footage
It hasn’t even been a day yet since the 2nd annual Winter Classic concluded with the Red Wings prevailing over the host Blackhawks 6-4 before a ... from the stands, check out what we found: Just listening to the thunderous reception the American ... just how a few Hawks prepared for the cold winter conditions. This is pretty cool. Credit [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 10:49:32
10 ways to effectively estimate and control project costs
Estimating what a project will cost is only half the battle; controlling those costs during the project and after delivery is equally critical. Note: This information is based on a previously published article and is also available as a PDF download . Building a better bottom line is just as important for an IT department as it is for the whole organization at the enterprise level. Implementing sound financial management within an IT framework is broader than simply being more efficient. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-30 07:00:53
Always Use Caution When Using 0% APR Credit Card Offers
Amazon.de Widgets There is nothing wrong with chasing offers of 0% credit cards, in fact many people have benefited greatly from doing just that, but did you honestly expect the credit card companies to allow this card jumping to continue indefinitely?Offers of 0% credit cards have been around for quite a few years now; they are a successful marketing ploy by the credit card industry aimed at stealing customers from competitors and were an overnight success with a public that was fed up of paying [more...]
Date: 2009-09-30 22:17:04
The 7 new rules of financial security
In a world turned upside down, you must re-examine some basic assumptions. A good place to start: understanding the true nature of risk.John Maynard Keynes, the Depression-era economist who’s having quite the comeback, once quipped when he was accused of inconsistency: “When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?”Money has long advocated the benefits of consistency in your investing and financial planning. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 10:57:27
Germany - The Bitter-Sweet Tears Of Angela von Merkel
German voters gave Chancellor Angela Merkel the green light for a second term on Sunday, along with a clear mandate to form a new government with the liberal Free Democrat Party (FDP). But just what exactly is the new government likely to do? Merlek has been quick to pour cold water on any idea of early tax cuts, “I expect we’ll agree very quickly on tax policy, especially when you look at the leeway we have with the budget,” she is quoted as saying. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-30 22:01:26
My Identity may have Been Compromised
I got a notice yesterday that my identity maybe, could have, probably, possibly been compromised. The scariest part of it is the information that was compromised is essentially my entire life, it was a background investigation file. I am fortunate to be close enough to the issue that I know the risk associated with what happened is extremely low if not non existent. Just to be on the safe side I have been provided with 1 year of complimentary credit monitoring. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 13:30:32
Homes on wheels
Is the housing market finally starting to move? Maaaybe. But there are some qualifiers, which we should discuss. There is a segment, though, that’s moving for sure. According to the Case-Shiller index, home prices in 20 cities rose in July by the most in four years. From Bloomberg : Home prices are “a major, major turning point for the economy,” said Bethune, chief financial economist at IHS Global Insight in Lexington, Massachusetts. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 18:41:58
FreeCreditReport.com Review: Not a Free Credit Report
Have you heard of those commercials on TV that talk about “free” credit reports? These services, such as FreeCreditReport.com are *not* truly free. They offer free trials for a limited time (usually 7 days) but they’re actually paid subscription services after the intro period is over. They’re in the business of credit monitoring and tracking your credit standing. Image by Andre Rolim/Getty Images These services exist to help us keep an eye on our credit reports. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 04:01:28
Is Obama Fulfilling ACORN’s Agenda?
Here is a copy of ACORN’s so-called People’s Platform , via the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine, which we first posted back on October 16, 2008 . As is noted below, this platform was updated in 1990 in Chicago, which was just two years before Mr. Obama began to work for the organization via Project Vote and as a trainer for their "power" seminars. Note how many of ACORN’s demands are being accomplished by Mr. Obama since he has assumed office. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 04:00:00
Need Information About Credit Cards – Check Out this Post
A credit card is no longer something rare and exotic, and with the increase of their popularity there have appeared so many different credit card offers with different terms, conditions, bonuses and disadvantages. If you feel confused as you try to decide something or choose a credit card offer, here are some tips you should follow in order to succeed and chose something really great. If you consider the following aspects of a credit card offer you will see straightaway whether it suits you or not. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-30 10:17:38
Posts about Obama Health Care Failure as of October 1, 2009
Conference call: Tim Pawlenty and the Freedom First PAC - hotair.com 10/01/2009 We had an opportunity to talk with Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty to discuss the launch of his Freedom First PAC. Pawlenty says that he’s worried that freedom is being corroded by a “tyranny of a creeping bureaucracy.” Pawlenty wants to re-elevate the principles of freedom and liberty, including an effort to educate people on their value and to impact current policy. Pawlenty plans a particular effort to [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 12:59:05
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