TARP II Demands Real, Thorough Debate

On Monday, President Bush made a request on behalf of the incoming administration to release the second half of the $700 billion that Congress ... when we are just about to begin consideration of a $1 trillion stimulus plan. The last thing we need is more debt upon debt ... the federal government should help do that. But as we consider spending another [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:20:26

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Meirelles Surprising Remarks Increase Odds of Interest-Rate Cut

A plan outlined last night by Banco Central Brasil President Henrique Meirelles to ready $20 billion in funds to help local companies refinance maturing debt overseas indicates that corporate liquidity problems will probably persist ... in November that the government will use any sources of money at hand (even international reserves) to help [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:12:28

Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/5/2009

Read through the official European reactions to Israel’s ground offensive into Gaza: Zapatero, the Vatican, the Italian government — all are pressuring Israel for a ceasefire. The surprise is Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende, who states that it would be pointless to condemn Israel without addressing what Hamas is doing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 04:54:00

Why Bother Becoming a Bank?

Last week the Federal Reserve Board gave GMAC, the mostly spun-off financial arm of General Motors, permission to become a bank ... the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Today the Times reports that GMAC, which loans money to car ... things, it has to convert 75 percent of its debt into equity and shrink the share of the company owned [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 16:47:00

Affiliate Marketing with T3leads.com

Back in the early days of the Internet, you could just throw up a CPM banner and work on increasing the number of impressions ... that T3leads.com offers a wide variety of payment options, as shown above. Control Panel and Creatives ... on category. Common categories include home insurance, debt relief, and payday loans. Other useful [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:33:42

Don't Miss the Coming Gold Bull

With the massive monetary expansion experienced in recent months and the promise for unprecedented levels of money and credit supply increase in ... into hyperinflation. Germany's post-World War I Weimar Republic, post-World War II Hungary, 2001 Argentina, and present day Zimbabwe are all analogous examples of massive debt monetization, which all led [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 12:14:19

Obama Considering $310 Billion Tax Cut

The Wall Street Journal has sent a news alert that says that Obama is mulling a stimulus plan that will rely more heavily on tax cuts than initially ... of the overall tax relief would involve cuts for people who pay income taxes or who claim the earned-income ... at all income levels are carrying a lot of debt, and given how any kind of missed payment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 02:51:52

Stimulation

The talk this morning is all about the tax cuts included in Barack Obama's stimulus package, which is understandable, but also a bit misleading ...   (and political) relief, and is skeptical about the investments which, if done well, will provide long-term growth: "I remain concerned about wasteful spending that might be attached to the tax relief. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:33:42

Government Intervention in Foreclosure

This is Part Four of a series of articles on foreclosures. This article does not constitute legal advice. Foreclosure laws vary from state to state. Homeowners in financial distress should always hire legal counsel. Call your local state bar association for a referral.  Reduced or free legal aid may be available in some states [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 07:00:13

Full Text: Barack Obama on Economy | Economic Recovery and Reinvestment | January 8, 2009

(Source: Office of the President-Elect) Throughout America’s history, there have been some years that simply rolled into the next without much notice or fanfare.  Then there are the years that come along once in a generation – the kind that mark a clean break from a troubled past, and set a new course for our nation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 18:00:11

Five Things That a Generation X Financial Planner Did, That You Can Too

This is a guest post from Jeff Rose, an Illinois Certified Financial Planner(TM) and co-founder of Alliance Investment Planning Group ... student loan and credit card debt at ease.  Luckily, I stumbled into a career as a financial ... students graduate with a combination of student loan and credit card debt. Most of us are just kind [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:45:19

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

Democrats Indicate A Pulse-- Some Will Not Be Rubber Stamps For Obama When He Leans Too Far Towards Bad Republican Ideas

Obama and Conrad With extreme right wing loons demanding that "their" congressional delegates adopt their own 100% obstruct-obstruct-obstruct posture towards Obama, Limbaugh and other Republican propaganda agents are already claiming the impending Bush-GOP Depression is Obama's fault-- just as they always claimed that FDR caused the Great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 15:39:47

WHY WALL STREET ALWAYS BLOWS IT (and where the money went)

Atlantic Article Submitted by multiple readers, I read this as soon as my issue was delivered. It’s true ... all of us are to blame.by Henry Blodget WHY WALL STREET ALWAYS BLOWS ITImage credit: John RitterWell, we did ... hangover of an even bigger one—a global housing and debt bubble whose bursting has wiped out tens [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:31:41

Get Out of Debt Fast With The Ultimate Debt Guide

by Ash Ford The Ultimate Debt Guide is a system that uncovers how you can become debt free without signing up to a long-term debt relief plan or ... . What are you looking for? Is it authoritative information on debt consolidation? debt consolidation loans? credit ... into debt and be overwhelmed with credit cards, loans, mortgages, car payments etc. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 02:49:47

Guest Post: Time to Recapitalize Banks Fully

As debate continues over the release of the second half of the Treasury Department’s Troubled Asset Relief Program, Peter Boone and Simon Johnson argue that it’s time to stop taking half steps and make sweeping moves to fight bank insolvency. Boone is chairman of Effective Intervention, a U.K [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 11:47:00

Cheap is the new black

From the Wall Street Journal: Hard-Hit Families Finally Start Saving, Aggravating Nation’s Economic Woes Rick and Noreen Capp recently reduced their credit-card debt ... s what economists call the “paradox of thrift.” U.S. household debt, which has been growing steadily since [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 11:35:39

The Loser Now Will Be Later To Win

posted below, which climaxes with a gorilla raping a man, or the 1995 skit he kicked around at SNL that would have depicted Andy Rooney, of 60 Minutes fame, contemplating what he could do with Leslie Stahl and a bottle of sedatives. Perhaps the most illustrative moment of Franken mischief comes in 1980, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 15:20:53

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. There was a little flurry in the news last week when it was discovered that the Army War College had released a report talking about preparing for civil unrest in the U.S [more...]

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

Personal Finance - Digging Yourself Out of Debt

Excessive consumer debt can be a prison, holding you captive to past financial decisions and overspending ... are true, you have a consumer debt problem: You have little or no savings and are at your limit ... and dreams. In addition to living an all-around frugal lifestyle, the following steps help you get debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 21:23:35

Come on baby- stimulate me

And that is probably the 1 millionth blog with that title today. Forgive me, I couldn’t resist ... infrastructure elements that are going to be subsidized by federal money? I wonder how long those jobs ... do with that much money. I guess I should put it toward the $50,000 in debt I am just with credit cards and medical [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:30:13

Citi Breakup in Sight (Reuters)

This just in from Reuters; Robert Rubin's departure from Citigroup appears to have been a prelude to this ... the equivalent of a "good bank, bad bank" structure, in which it would slim down to a business model ... on corporate, investment and retail banking and keeping a slimmer trading business, while moving [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:05:44

The Ghost of Depression Past

The Ghost of Depression Past By The Editorial Board The economy is tanking, and true to Republican form, ... , making its other debt more expensive and undermining the very idea of state fiscal relief. Yet Mr ... federal relief, Mr. Hoover was finally persuaded by Congressional progressives to sign a bill [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 21:08:14

Fixing the Unemployment Outlook

by The Mogambo Guru Mish Shedlock at globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com has looked at the latest Z1 Flow of Funds report, and found that "$7 ... " that he figures will appear in 2009. He says, "I doubt Obama can do that quickly, if indeed at all." Suddenly, I see my chance to get the spotlight off of Mr. Shedlock, who deserves it, and onto me, who [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 20:04:08

Equity Line of Credit:Is this the Answer to Your Financial Needs?

by Doc Schmyz We all know by now that home owners have a hidden savings account…its called HOME EQUITY ... Line of Credit? With a typical loan, which deposits a set amount of money in your account and begins ... asking for a new loan when you have paid it back. What can the HELOC be used on?? We can all find [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 19:12:07

Westpac sees the OCR at 2.5% by midyear

Westpac economists have gone on record as seeing the OCR cut by a full 1.00% at the end of this month, and by a further 1 ... the economy into a renewed downturn. New Zealand’s woeful international debt position limits ... some relief on interest rates. Towards the end of last year there were some moot questions around [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:20:10

That is the one question we are asked every single day.  Homeowners are confused with their options (or in some cases, their lack of options) ... is not doing the same tax relief as the federal government.  You may have a state tax liability ... the entire debt (on your first and second loans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 21:07:27

Paul Williams, Investigator and writer into all things islam! by Paul WilliamsOh, you Muslims everywhere, sever the ties of their nation, tear them apart, ruin their economy, instigate against their corporations. ~Blind Sheikh Abdel Rahman, principal architect of the 1993 bombing of the World Trade CenterShares in Citigroup plummeted today [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 02:19:39

Do You Feel Stimulated?

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has released a draft of the proposed stimulus package that is now standing at around $825 billion.  It didn’t take too long to grow $50 over what Obama was asking for (read draft here).  Needless to say, that in order to get bi-partisanship off on the right foot, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:54:11

Tenant Loans - Tenants Only Resort

As if the problems of tenancies were not enough that loan providers too have started treating tenants in a step motherly fashion. Such is the indifference of loan providers that it appears as though loan opportunities are all shut for the tenants. Since they do not have a home of their own, tenants are often eyed with suspicion [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:31:49

Credit Card Debt Reduction - What You Must Know

by Ferdinand Mekinsy Reduce credit card debt and eliminate it before it assumes a horrifying shape ” This is truly the crux of the story ... . As we just said, there is a lot of advice available on how to reduce credit card debt and the only thing you need to do is put that advice, on how to reduce credit card debt, to practice in real life. Well [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:51:14

Debt Fraud is Real: What you Should Know

Recent statistics have shown that millions of consumers are affected by debt fraud each year, ... the identity of the debt collection agency. They do not consider the possibility that the whole thing ... with debt scams becoming increasingly common among younger generations. The truth is that people [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:24:21

When Should I Start to Debt Consolidation Firms for Help?

When Should I Start to Debt Consolidation Firms for Help? Financial problems aren’t always the result of poor money management ... the rates of interest on your loans, or credit cards. Some people believe that non-profit debt ... about debt consolidation. Regardless of which firm you seek to obtain credit repair or debt relief [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:31:22

News and Commentary

Children Heavily Represented Among 917 Dead, Say Officialsby Michael Jansen - Irish Times / Common DreamsHealth officials in Gaza said yesterday that the Palestinian death toll since Israel began its offensive against the Strip on December 27th had reached 917 and the number of wounded 4,100 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:42:00

Get Real with Debt in 2008 Phase 2

Get Real with Debt in 2008 Phase 2 Posted in January 15th, 2009 Category:Debt Relief So you’ve done preparation work as set out in Phase 1, and it’s time for the meeting you scheduled with yourself as part of that process. The tools you’re going to need for this part of your debt reduction plan are: Current credit rating Monthly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:22:01

What You Must Know About Reducing Your Credit Card Debt

by Ferdinand Mekinsy Reduce credit card debt and eliminate it before it assumes a horrifying shape ” This is truly the crux of the story ... of advice on how to reduce credit card debt, are available, however nothing much seems to change ... debt. As aforementioned,lots of advice are available on how to minimize credit card debt, and the only [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:51:26

The Best Credit Card Consolidation Loans for Debt Problems

Increasing numbers of U.S citizens are having serious money difficulties especially those surrounding credit card debts. It is often the case that these credit card debts have accrued over a period of time because of a number of costly emergencies that needed paying for. Credit card debt relief is possible no matter [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 12:15:08

Debt Consolidation Resolution

Debt Consolidation Resolution January 15th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Finance If you feel that you are too busy to do with several debt ... for your financial problem by debt consolidation of all your debt(s). Debt consolidation makes your payment simpler by consolidating your money loan, mortgage, credit cards, etc. and even enables you to [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:17:36

A few tips to assist with credit card debt relief.

Here are a few ways to help get you started toward getting some credit card debt relief. If possible pay more than the minimum payment amount ... with the higher interest rates first. On your highest interest rate debt, pay the minimum payment plus any ... payment on a $2,500 debt that would only be about $50 per month toward decreasing that debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:10:33

A Word On Credit Card Debt Reduction

Too many Americans have been getting caught up in the credit card debt cycle and have not figured out a way to escape ... is with a credit card debt relief program. The problem is not many have any clue as to what is available to them ... free of credit card debt much faster. The only problem many debtors have with this type of a program [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:29:48

Who Gets to Spend Rest of Bail-Out (TARP)? Bush or Obama? Does It Matter?

by Daniel T. Zanoza, Executive Director It's almost like a bad joke.  One day a leading Republican in the U.S. Senate put his foot down ... billion left over from the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) money.  If you're not familiar [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:28:26

Bank of America: What to Expect When You’re Expecting Merrill Lynch

For Bank of America, being a hero won’t come cheap. Bank of America officially married Merrill Lynch on New Year’s Day, culminating an engagement that began Sept. 15 when Merrill Lynch President Greg Fleming persuaded BofA to save his investment bank from a fate worse than Lehman Brothers Holdings [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 09:07:00

Bank of America: What to Expect When You’re Expecting Merrill Lynch

For Bank of America, being a hero won’t come cheap. Bank of America officially married Merrill Lynch on New Year’s Day, culminating an engagement that began Sept. 15 when Merrill Lynch President Greg Fleming persuaded BofA to save his investment bank from a fate worse than Lehman Brothers Holdings [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 09:07:00

California Debt Consolidation

California Debt Consolidation January 16th, 2009 Debtors are the ones who face tough times ... in the deferred presentment business would therefore be termed as illegal in California. The debt consolidation ... in California through their debt consolidation loan help you to improve your credit score. They abide [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:11:25

Deals of the Day: Automakers Get Bottomless Bailout

Deals of the Day, compiled by Stephen Grocer and Heidi N. Moore, gathers all the biggest news of the morning related to mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies, financing and private equity. You can bookmark Deal Journal for easy visiting throughout the day at http://blogs.wsj.com/deals. DEALS EMAILS [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 13:13:50

Deals of the Day: Automakers Get Bottomless Bailout

Deals of the Day, compiled by Stephen Grocer and Heidi N. Moore, gathers all the biggest news of the morning related to mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies, financing and private equity. You can bookmark Deal Journal for easy visiting throughout the day at http://blogs.wsj.com/deals. DEALS EMAILS [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 16:13:00

President Bush Doesn’t Care About Black People

Dec. 8, 2008: President George W. Bush kisses one of the children attending the Children’s Holiday Reception and Performance with first lady Laura Bush in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. The reception is for children whose parents are serving in the military and cannot be with them for the Christmas holiday [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:47:09

Expert Debt Consolidation Advice - Don’t Listen to Uncle Ted

Expert Debt Consolidation Advice - Don’t Listen to Uncle Ted Posted in January 15th, 2009 Category: ... Debt Relief How many credit cards call your wallet home? Is you list of debt growing each month ... No matter what your status on the financial debt ladder, hanging on by your fingers trying to avoid [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:31:57

Bailout in Lieu of Bankruptcy

A couple of months ago, I posted about the problem of debt overhang in the financial sector.  The problem is a conflict of interest between debtholders and equityholders when the debt ... continues to be that "bailout in lieu of bankruptcy" substitutes a reduction in taxpayers' disposable [more...]

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

Will Debt Settlement Affect Your Credit Score?

Will Debt Settlement Affect Your Credit Score? Posted in January 15th, 2009 Category: ... Debt Relief The holiday bills are piling up and you’re not quite sure where you’ll get the money ... of unrest. It’s not unusual to experience these problems due to overwhelming debt, interest and late fees [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 21:21:41

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