UAE banks assigned negative outlook

Financial Times: Moody’s Investors Service, the credit rating agency, has placed the United Arab Emirates banking sector on a negative outlook, ... . However, the credit rating agency added that UAE banks generally enjoy strong economic fundamentals, were ... . ... Tightening credit conditions, liquidity constraints, a collapse of regional equity markets [more...]

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

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Sovereign Debts: Let the Downgrades Begin!

Making good its warning, the US credit rating agency Standard & Poor's downgraded the credit rating of Greece amidst a deteriorating economic ... the government's ability to improve its budget position through better tax collection and higher property or income taxes is offset by the rising cost of debt servicing and public pressure for additional [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 11:27:00

Making Sense of Your Credit Report

by William Blake If you are trying to do the smart thing and take a look at your recent credit report, ... score. There is also credit card counseling services ... you will be extended any credit with a good rate of interest, if you were looking for a debt [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 16:23:30

Investors appear uncertain about Moody's

The mounting regulatory pressure on Moody's Investors Service and the other major credit rating agencies appears to be making investors nervous. Regulators and lawmakers have proposed new regulations to reduce conflicts of interest and improve transparency in the $5 billion-a-year industry because of its role in the subprime mortgage mess, and Congress plans to hold hearings on Wednesday. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 20:54:00

Confusing Consumption With Investment

People are now waking up to the fact that what that real estate investment guru was pitching at the seminar wasn’t necessarily an "investment": ... loan rate Purchase prepaid credit card Christian consolidation counselor debt Experian business ... and score Home improvement loan maine Debt consolidation services Credit report credit score [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 14:10:35

Facts And Figures About Bill Consolidation

September 4, 2009 | By Imus Jackson In Finance | by Imus JacksonYour credit rating is becoming obscene, your bills are out of control, you have more debt than you can face or ever hope to pay off, and you cannot sleep at night because of all of this. What to do. Well, the best way to approach this situation is to get some help in the form of a credit counseling service that can initiate bill consolidation and start to get you back on the right track financially so you can enjoy life again [more...]

Date: 2009-09-05 03:22:15

Credit Card Processing Rates – The Big Six

September 27, 2009 | By Anne Torres In Finance | by Anne TorresIf you’re new to the merchant services industry, you’ll find that there is a very high level of competition going on among its participants. In choosing an account provider, one usually goes for the one that offers the lowest credit card processing rates. However, things may not be that simple as the merchant will need to have a good understanding of these rates and how they play a role in the way an account will be handled. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 09:46:29

Beware of Debt Reduction Advice

In a recessionary period like the one we are experiencing today there is a natural increase in personal financial turmoil ... associated with servicing such debt at very high interest rates, in particular credit card debt ... , the victim’s debt has actually grown. The credit card company has written off the debt resulting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 11:00:20

Financial Relief Available for Active Military Members

If you are a military service member called to active duty, ... the debt. "The average credit card rate is over 12%, so cutting your rate in half ... to get out of credit card debt much faster" says Bill Hardekopf, CEO of LowCards.com and author [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 16:16:29

PIGS? omg! (FT/Aplphaville)

If it wasn’t so serious, this would be amusing. Except - it isn’t ... , a public service union leader has warned members that the International Monetary Fund could be brought ... . From FT/Alphaville What happens when a triple-A rated sovereign government’s credit rating [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 09:54:13

Need help with your Bad Credit?

We worry about the high inflation rate.. With everything is increasing it's prices,, ... to that. There are companies who offer creditors to Repair Credit. It is a good idea for people who needs have a clean ... out there will offer you Credit Repair Services..  So you can have a peace of mind and be stress free.. [more...]

Date: 2008-07-21 02:32:17

I'm all for the Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights no matter what.

I was recently asked to join a group of financial bloggers to discuss our opinions regarding a certain topic each week - thus getting a variety of ... rights and protection against sudden rate changes, elimination of huge fees and clear credit ... it's because i manage a customer service department myself, but i am all for up-front & bold credit [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 14:06:00

Credit Suisse brokers take Auction Rate Securities fraud to new depths

Credit Suisse brokers take Auction Rate Securities fraud to new depths Posted Sep 4th 2008 9:48AM by Peter Cohan Filed under: Products and services, ... up student loan securitizer -- as they sold investors their most toxic Collateralized Debt [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 14:15:09

fix your finances, save money – step 2

Breaking through the wall. In the middle of the Olympics, I thought it would be a good idea to issue a personal finance challenge, ... to pay less for the same service. debt repayment Option 1: If you have a credit card that you’re ... 1 Otherwise, if your debt is large-ish (a few thousand and up) and you have a good credit rating, it may [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 12:00:46

Why Those In Debt Choose Consolidation Debt Programs

by Lee A. Beattie Whether we are or are not in a commercialized recession is for the administrative officials in Washington to debate about, ... and interest rates as credit card debt is fundamentally an unsecured debt so in that respect ... of services aid you with debt consolidation. They will act on your behalf to consolidate your credit [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 12:55:34

Debt consolidation Best

In order to run our lives peacefully we require money. We cannot earn money through simple means nowadays. We have to struggle a lot to earn money ... . Most of the people face difficulties due to credit cards. For Credit card Consolidation, you must move towards Really Great Rate. They are rendering lots of debt consolidation services [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 15:10:08

A Consolidation Loan Is Not For Everyone - Is It For You?

by Jeffery Williams If you are among the many individual struggling with debt there are a lot of companies who provide consolidation services ... is better then credit card debt negotiation however each situation is different. ... , debt consolidation can also provide a lower interest rate plus the length of the loan may [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 17:16:24

The Mission: CD Rates California, Mission Bank

Choosing a savings plan that makes sense for you and your lifestyle can be a difficult task ... , certificates of deposit, credit cards, and business, agricultural, commercial real estate, construction, residential, and consumer loans.  It also provides credit card processing services to area [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 05:21:10

World Peace threatened by queers: Pope

VATICAN CITY (RNS) Nuclear arms proliferation, environmental pollution and economic inequality are threats to world peace — but so are abortion, ... and display it.Aspire credit card customer service Advance cash loan payday Consolidation debt five free in Washington mutual home equity loan Low rate home equity loan Washington mutual home [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 08:49:09

Forest City stock takes hit

Denver Post Wire Services Forest City Enterprises fell 16 percent in New York trading after Moody's Investors Service said the property ... of the company's debt is secured by assets, a position Moody's called "aggressive." Forest City is working ... developer's credit outlook is negative because of high debt. Moody's rates Cleveland- based [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:14:22

Bogus and Scam Credit Counseling Groups Become Target Of Florida Legal System

TALLAHASSEE, FL - Attorney General Bill McCollum today unveiled his office’s latest consumer protection initiative in the form of a coordinated ... , all of which were purportedly offering debt relief services including credit counseling, credit repair, debt management, and credit card rate reduction services. “As more Floridians facing financial [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 05:39:01

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