How To Get Your Free Government Credit Report

How To Get Your Free Government Credit Report by Andy ZainBy law, you are entitled to one free government credit report each year, but you have to apply to get it. The consumer reporting companies are covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure privacy and accuracy.Contained in your credit report is personal information like how you pay your bills, any arrests, bankruptcies or legal actions, as well as your full name and address. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 08:17:23

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New Tom Jones Interview: “A Great Tradition —” Tom Jones In Las Vegas

Mike Weatherford, resident critic here at Las Vegas’ daily newspaper is, as we’ve noted before, a Tom Jones fan (and a nice guy). He talked to Tom last week and his report follows. There will be a review of Tom’s show posted ... /January 16, 2009 Tom Jones’ first U.S. album in years lets him look back while maintaining forward [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:27:13

How to fix finance

Financial regulationHow to fix financeAn influential group makes some provocative proposals for re-regulating global financeWITH the fires still ... to be the one when governments embrace re-regulation in an effort to fix it. A weighty report published ... the bulk of the findings. “Everyone stands behind the report in spirit. No one disowned it,” says [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:08:00

Is 450 ppm politically possible? Part 8

By Joseph Romm A U.S. climate bill should set a target of reducing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent to 30 percent below 1990 levels by 2020 ... the risks of dangerous impacts of global warming. That is the executive summary of a new report I have written for the Center for American Progress (Full report here PDF ). I have changed my thinking [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:42:02

Circuit City closes its U.S. stores

Jump to CommentsBy Calvin PalmerStruggling electronics retailer Circuit City announced today that it will be closing its 567 stores in the United ... to refinance its debt, but the crippled credit market and consumer worries proved insurmountable. Negotiations ... there are still bids for the Canadian business.Circuit City, based in Richmond, Viriginia, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 23:47:07

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

Link-O-Rama

As those of you who've inexplicably continued to check the Fat-O-Meter despite no change in months have no doubt noticed, I'm back on the weight-loss plan. Again. This is my third attempt to restart the weight-loss process since dropping 92.5 pounds several years ago only to gain most of it right back, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:40:28

Obama likely to retool Bush’s faith-based initiative

President-elect Obama has promised to build on the faith-based initiative of President Bush and, by adding key reforms, ... -neighborhood partnership. The broad outreach “is a matter of great credit to Obama ,” says Stanley Carlson ... that included religious elements in their social-service programming, a practice the courts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 19:25:19

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

LifeLock Review

LifeLock is the company that has a picture of their CEO, Todd Davis, ... service guarantee, everything else is free to the public. You May Not Need It If you are diligent ... . They will remember to put fraud alerts on your credit history at the three bureaus every 90 days [more...]

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

Green Business Wrap-up

We end this week looking expectantly to the start of what is hopefully a new beginning in government, green business, and sustainability. I write this week's business wrap as I prepare for a trip to Washington DC to attend ... Fund. The resolution calls greater CSR transparency, requiring Apple to publish a CSR report by July [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:39:18

Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/6/2009

Tuan Jim sends an string of important news articles about the gas pipeline crisis caused by the deadlock between Russia and Ukraine. He notes that the affected countries are dusting off alternative sources of energy — fuel oil and nuclear reactors — for electricity generation.Thanks to AA, Abu Elvis, C [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 04:50:00

DrumBeat: January 13, 2009

Analysis: Global power demand to languish in 2009 The outlook for energy commodities this year remains grim, says a new report from Merril Lynch ... management, contractor mistakes and Iraqi neglect, U.S. auditors say in a new report similar to many others examining the country's reconstruction. Released Tuesday, the report from the office [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:35:34

Checking in on the… Ivy League

David Zeitlin is the RTC correspondent for the Ivy League. Let’s see … what to report from the Ivy League from the last two weeks. Hmm ... and Harvard Celebrate the Win Over BC (photo credit: NBC Sports)When Harvard (9-6) pulled off that shocker ... No. 1 team in the land. And two, how ’bout that Tommy Amaker, huh? While I agree that Harvard is the best [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 02:22:00

UK Drowning in Debt, Is Debt Management a Way Out?

by Phillip Evans Are we in the UK drowning in Debt? According to the insurer AXA, some 11.6 million people (25 per cent of the adult population) ... , admitting their finances are entirely out of control. The report suggests that over 3.7 million people are reported to be struggling to cope with mounting credit card bills and just over a million [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:34:09

Circuit City to close 567 remaining US stores

Circuit City, unable to work out sale of company, will close 567 remaining US stores Michael Felberbaum and Vinnee Tong Associated Press Bankrupt ... credit market and consumer worries proved insurmountable. Negotiations for an acquisition went past ... for the Canadian business. “Very, very sad,” said Alan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 20:40:40

The 60 Most Anticipated Films Of 2009

2009 is obviously underway, and it could be a really great year. In no particular order, we've written about (or mentioned in brief) 60-plus films that we're looking forward to in 2009 (we actually name roughly 78 films in total, give or take). Sure, some of them we have reservations about, and some could be totally godawful, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 22:24:00

Economists React: ‘Proof in Christmas Pudding’

Economists and others weigh in on the larger-than-expected drop in retail sales. One sign of the extent of the pullback in consumer spending is the behavior of core retail sales, i.e., sales excluding vehicles, gasoline, and building materials. In two of the past three months, core retail sales have posted declines in excess of 1 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:43:08

Economists React: ‘Proof in Christmas Pudding’

Economists and others weigh in on the larger-than-expected drop in retail sales. One sign of the extent of the pullback in consumer spending is the behavior of core retail sales, i.e., sales excluding vehicles, gasoline, and building materials. In two of the past three months, core retail sales have posted declines in excess of 1 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:43:00

The Bush Legacy - gifting Obama with a Muslim world rejecting jihad

The latest NIC Global Trends 2025 Report is out… and it’s not good news for those determined to insure the Bush legacy is portrayed as one consisting of nothing but of utter failure. Download the 120 pg, 8.2MB report here ... , despite events - and having few reporters willing to go out on the limb to report the unthinkable (a Bush [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 23:46:27

by Dr. Ellen Hodgson Brown featured writerDandelion SaladEllen’s postwebofdebt ... is repelled.”  If banks can create money, why are we suffering from a “credit crunch”? Why can’t banks ... billion in taxpayer money to reversing the credit crisis, and the Federal Reserve has already fanned [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 22:30:40

DOING TAXES TAKES UP 7.6 BILLION WORK HOURS A YEAR

Federal tax-filing requirements have become so complex that they eat up 7 ... to one of the nation's largest industries, a new federal report found. Annual preparation of Form 1040, filed by most ... Olson, the IRS' national taxpayer advocate, estimated Wednesday in her annual report to Congress [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 13:26:54

Why Even Good Credit Might Get Cut

(Photo: Dan Esparza) You can afford your mortgage, you have a high credit score and you pay your bills on time every month ... and how you shop. Here are a few examples of some of the ways that good credit may get cut off ... . So why did American Express just slash your credit limit? Could be because of where you shop [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:35:39

Solar Cell, Module Costs to Fall Dramatically

Good news for home and building owners considering installing solar systems: ... credit for homeowners that was included in the Federal government's $700-billion financial industry ... for rooftop solar systems is another contributing factor, as the government's of both countries [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:34:25

DOJ: Austin PD should improve use-of-force oversight

While Austin police chief Art Acevedo has been downplaying a new report on APD use of force by the US Department of Justice, the 50 page document ( ... ," Jan. 6):The Justice Department report praises Acevedo, who became chief in 2007, for the changes ... reports) are not themselves trained in up-to-date, uniform tactics or use of force," the report said [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 13:19:00

President Bush: more concerned about getting results than getting credit

After eight years of nothing but nasty, antagonistic coverage, ... now that he’s in his last days in office. Today we learn how committed President Bush was to helping ... . This particular accomplishment is unsung because the media refused to report on it. The media refused [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 01:29:50

Specialty Food News Weekend Update

Phil's Fresh Foods plans to expand into warehouse stores and additional supermarkets ... to Kline's Mood-Enhancing Foods and Beverages: The "Fun" in Functional Foods report. While the functional ... Soupe, a lunch-only business, reported The Sacramento Bee. Full Story (Free Registration Required [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:44:00

6 Reasons Why Small Caps Will Lead A Market Rally

If you can stomach a roller-coaster year in stock markets, Justice Litle says small caps will offer the biggest profit opportunities in 2009 ... reasons why small caps should lead any rally this year. This from Taipan Daily Which is better for playing the 2009 rally – small caps or large caps? As a general rule of thumb, “small cap” stocks [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 16:50:03

Kaka is not the solution to City’s problems

... inspiring. As the media so kindly love to remind us, the financial credit economic crisis crunch ... million bid for world class Brazilians, there sadly is very little to report. The funny thing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:31:11

How to Remove a Tax Lien From Your Credit

by Matt Douglas If you have a tax lien on your credit report, you should take immediate action to remove it. This is a very bad mark and will lower your score considerably. The first step ... it is not out of the ordinary for incorrect information to be reported on your credit. It is estimated [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 08:40:48

Australian Open Preview, Draw Analysis, Predictions and Daily wrap ups. January 19th - February 1, 2009. Melbourne, Australia.

Australian Open 2009 - Men’s Preview. With the years first Grand Slam on deck, ... as the winner predictions. Seed Report. 1. Rafael Nadal (ESP) - The Spaniard comes into Melbourne ... racket hold a title defense? Is his fitness on the same level as his rivals? Finally how will Nole [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 04:06:59

Debt Management

Debt not only causes stress and worry, but it could also harm your credit rating ... this to the credit bureaus. The negative report in turn has a huge impact on your credibility and your credit score. When deciding whether or not to take on new debt it is important to consider [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 20:45:59

Credit Card Horror

The availability of credit for anyone no matter their credit history has caused many financial problems for consumers ... card companies report that at least 20% of consumers have maxed out credit cards ... specific sales pitch or ad. If you have a good credit score, (630 or above), you can usually [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 23:12:15

And Chimpy Wonders Why

And Chimpy Wonders Why January 14th, 2009 According to the moronic monkey, ... as being hostile to minorities. The word “Klanservative,” which I claim credit for coining ... by demonizing a whole class of American citizens based on who they love. The Reign or Error, as a matter [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 03:08:44

ScamBuster 288

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION Metro Plaza, Plot 991/992 Zakari Maimalari Street Cadastral Zone AO, Central Business District, Abuja. Phone : +234 8038242759. ATTENTION; The BRITISH High Commission in Nigeria,Benin Republic,Ghana and Bokinafaso received a report of scam against you and other British/US citizens and Malaysia,Etc. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 08:44:47

Laws in Credit Repair

Laws in Credit Repair There are certain laws issued for people that have bad credit and to know these laws is important to protect all those ... Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) protect you from collection agencies and creditors. If you have bad credit ... from your credit report. If it has not these people are in violation. There are several reasons why [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 23:05:26

Fix Bad Credit

by John Cooper You do not have to just wait for negative marks on your credit report to fall off. You can remove them and improve your credit score. The Fair Credit Reporting Act says that you can dispute any item that you do not believe to be accurate on your credit report. It also says that any item that can not be verified must be removed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:07:31

Deflation, Deleveraging, and the Stimulus Effect

Forecast 2009: Deflation and Recession January 10, 2009 By John Mauldin Where are we headed in 2009? We will explore that in detail over the next few issues of Thoughts from the Frontline, but today we will start with some of the larger forces which will have a major impact on the economies of the world, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 12:32:28

Forrester: 33% of consumers interested in Netbooks as second PC

Forrester: 33% of consumers interested in Netbooks as second PC Posted by Andrew Nusca @ 8:16 am Categories: Consumerism, Corporate news Tags: PC, ... Netbook, Forrester Research Inc., Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, Andrew Nusca Credit ... Gownder. “Netbooks are therefore more than just cheap alternatives that can hurt sales of traditional [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 04:29:00

New York Times Gives Pride of Place to Economists Who Badly Misread Downturn

This is the sort of post Dean Baker often writes, "New York Times features economists who missed the housing downturn," although this time, the subject is the outlook for 2009. Now in fairness, the author, Louis Uchitelle, puts in far more caveats than one normally sees in this sort of piece [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 05:53:43

Dandelion Saladby Prof. Peter Dale Scott Global Research, January 8, 2009Paulson’s Financial Bailout It is becoming clear that the bailout measures of late 2008 may have consequences at least as grave for an open society as the response to 9/11 in 2001 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:39:23

Common Tax Forms to Gather For Your Tax Return

January is the month when you need to keep a keen eye on mailbox to make sure you don’t overlook any important tax documents coming in. Online services, desktop software, and tax professionals can do the tax filing work, but the most important part about filing your taxes comes from you [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:50:05

Annual Report - Punj Lloyd - 2008-2009

PUNJ LLOYD LIMITEDANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009DIRECTOR'S REPORTYour Directors present the Twenty First Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2009.FINANCIAL RESULTS: IN RS. CROREParticulars 2008-09 2007-08Total Revenue 6,955.62 4,541.76Profit Befofe Interest, Depreciation & Tax 808.54 567.62(PBIDT) Less: Interest 194.28 [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 14:55:00

Ecosystem Markets Take Off

Image credit: WikipediaEcosystem markets, exchanges of nature's various services, are adding new ... group New Carbon Finance, which released a report on the topic last week. The net worth of the carbon [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:46:45

It Keeps Getting Better And Better In California

The Daily Press reports from California. “First-time home buyers jumped into the local real estate market in December, ... that you can score a ‘deal’ — something that had been missing for many years.’” The Press Enterprise [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:46:59

Is Bank of America the Next “Citi”?

Is Bank of America the Next “Citi”? This morning Bank of America hit a new 52 week low, and traded at its lowest level since 1991 ... enterprises (GSEs), the peak in the housing market, the likelihood of contagion in credit markets, and the weaknesses in the credit rating agencies’ collateralized debt obligation (CDO) assumptions [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:42:49

E-text: A threat to concentration?

not neglect recreational reading as a literacy-promoter. Related: New NEA report in PDF, New York Times article, Washington Post item, Google round-up, and David Nygren’s essay on how e-writers could reach larger audiences—plus E-text: A threat [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 19:48:15

The Smell Of Panic In The Air For The Economy

Financial crisis affecting the entire world now, no end it sight for this recession, job losses mounting, a new deal will be unsuccessful, ... in the economy. The official Labor Department report was that in December there was a massive 524,000 decline [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 10:28:58

Ku Li repeat call on leadership to face up to global economic reality

.fullpost{display:inline;}Last week, Abdullah snapped on RTM News at Tengku Razaleigh for describing the current leadership as in a state of economic denial. He said Ku Li does not have access to data and is in no position to insist the leadership face up to the reality of a looming recession [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:00:00

The End of an Era

The End of an Era Posted on January 16, 2009 by brandibratrude photo credit Issue #278 Jan 16, 2009 The End of an Era Our long national nightmare is (almost ... Lohan to Amy Winehouse on the Hot Mess scale. Bush’s Texas Two-Step on Gas Prices: Oil closes over [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 23:39:55

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