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NOTIFICATION OF PAYMENT VIA ATM CARD This is to officially inform you that we have verified your contract/inheritance file presently on my desk, and I found out that you have not fulfilling the obligations giving to you in respect to your contract payment. Secondly, you are hereby advised to stop dealing with some non-officials in the bank as this is an illegal act and will have to stop if you so wish to receive your payment immediately. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 08:54:51

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Small-cap, mid-cap indices nudge higher

Volatility ruled the roost as the key benchmark indices slipped with investors taking home some cash ahead of a long weekend and with the market open only for three days next week. Mostly lower global stocks also weighed on sentiment. The market remains closed for a public holiday on Monday, 28 September 2009 and again on Friday, 2 October 2009.The BSE 30-share Sensex fell 88.43 points or 0.53%, up about 80 points from the day's low and off close to 120 points from the day's high. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 15:59:00

Discover How To Make The Best Deals With Original Creditors

By Michael Redbourn There are lots of articles around that explain how to talk or not talk to debt collectors and many people think that they should handle negotiations with the original creditor in the same way, and that's absolutely wrong. The original lender doesn't have to help you at all, but if you handle the negotiations in the right way you might save yourself around 45% of your total debt, and you might get the very best comment on your credit report too. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 01:02:09

Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (September 21 – 27, 2009)

After hitting its best levels of the year on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) communiqué, the S&P 500 Index ran into heavy weather on the realization that the Fed could start scaling back on emergency support of the economy. US equities dropped further later in the week on renewed concerns about the state of the troubled housing market and weaker-than-expected durable goods orders. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 07:51:48

Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (September 21 – 27, 2009)

After hitting its best levels of the year on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) communiqué, the S&P 500 Index ran into heavy weather on the realization that the Fed could start scaling back on emergency support of the economy. US equities dropped further later in the week on renewed concerns about the state of the troubled housing market and weaker-than-expected durable goods orders. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 07:51:48

Part One] It’s interesting that the story seems to have such a resonance with readers, because it takes place in an entirely different universe. Do you think that hurts or helps the book, in terms of personal connections? It’s a hindrance when I’m trying to explain it. I’ve seen it a million times, especially with little kids [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 14:03:38

Roth IRA FAQ, Income Streams and Financial Q & A @ The Carnivals

new logo design is now over. As for which logo won? It was a tight vote between 2 logos. Now how about I surprise you all with it when I put it up? ... In Washington All Financial Matters: Oil Just Keeps Dropping! Rich Credit Debt Loan: How To Stop ... Decision Crackerjack Greenback: Personal Finance in the Bible: Proverbs 13:7 Ask Mr. Credit Card [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:11:44

Chain Of Fools

The Denver Post reports from Colorado. “Mike Kraft, a Realtor in Loveland, said first-time buyers have an edge in the current marketplace. The property they buy won’t have inflated equity, Kraft said, and many sellers are willing to help with closing costs. ‘It’s a buyer’s market. There’s a lot of inventory out there,’ he said [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 18:13:27

The Poverty Business

Sorry if this appears to be an older article, and not latest headlines, just thought it was interesting - loki The Poverty Business Inside U.S ... into Byrider, Tsosie drove off, jubilant, in a 1999 Saturn subcompact she bought entirely on credit ... access to credit has put cars, computers, credit cards, and even homes within reach for many [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:45:24

Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/2/2009

In tonight’s news: Israel is poised to send ground troops into Gaza.A Muslim family was removed from a plane before takeoff, and is being compensated by the airline for the error. CAIR is in high dudgeon about the incident.Thousands of shoes were dumped on a Miami expressway — is that a message for President-eject Bush? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 04:42:00

Book Review: Killing Sacred Cows

Carnival of Twenty-Something Finances.  Be sure to check it out.  Next week I’ll be hosting the Carnival of Personal Finance ... One Family’s Debt Roundup Posts I found interesting this week. Wenchypoo’s “why we skip ... his ownership of CNN does influence what we perceive as the “economy”. NCN gives us the lowdown on “debt [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 03:30:56

I Told Off The Debt Collector [Debt Collectors]

Some punkass debt collector called trying to get a hold of some lady he thinks my girlfriend knows. Here's roughly how the conversation went ... immediately. Muted. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices act, debt collectors are allowed to contact ... break any rules, there's no law against having being condescending and arrogant. (Photo [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 21:52:29

I Can't Stop Shopping. Help Me!

Christ With Shopping Bags, Banksy Gala Darling – I Can’t Stop Shopping. Help Me! (mp3) Right-click to save, or click to play. “I used to laugh off the fact that I was always in debt and a bit of a shopaholic. Now I realise I actually have a very serious problem. I go to uni in a city and so every day I go past shops which [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 17:20:20

Barack Obama's speech in Henderson, Nevada

Remarks of Senator Barack Obama—as prepared for delivery Saturday, November 1st, 2008 Henderson, Nevada Nevada, I have just two words for you: three days. After decades of broken politics in Washington, eight years of failed policies from George Bush, and twenty-one months of a campaign that has taken us from the rocky coast of Maine [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 00:34:46

Life After the Credit Depression

If you have any doubts about how historic these times are we live in, lay them aside for a moment. We’d ask you to lay your cares aside too ... public debt and funding the modern welfare/warfare state are reaching a breaking point ... in a three-way contest to fund the debt of the English state. The Tories favoured the land banks while [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:58:16

Arrange Your Own Debt Consolidation and Save Money

Amazon.de Widgets Debt consolidation companies can and have provided excellent services to thousands who have had severe credit card debt and who were suffering financial problems as a result. However, these services are not free and also many people don’t like the idea of handing over their personal information to these companies. The solution: DIY debt consolidation. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 15:43:00

Recognizing Credit Counseling Company Scams

People across the country are finding that they have used their credit unwisely and owe creditors a great amount of money that is increasing every ... of the credit account illegal for collection.  In nearly all of these cases, the information that the company ... and alerting them that the debt is uncollectible.  After some time has gone by, the company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 05:23:38

Stars of Political Cartooning - James Gillray

Each day this month I will be profiling a notable political cartoonist ... , but they were clearly involved - she facilitated his craft and he, I dunno, kept her company, I suppose ... had a large national debt. Note the Prince of Wales getting a check to pay off his debts on the right [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 06:21:36

Peter King Thinks He Thinks Things So That He Doesn’t Have To Think Them

People have long mocked the title of Peter King’s 10 thing I think I think section of his column. But if you THINK about it (see what I did there?) ... document. PRESTO! You now have a collection of observations that are NOT thought, or are only half ... to minimize the widespread worldwide economic damage caused by massive collateralized debt obligat [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 16:57:04

Natick Mall Condos Going Bankrupt?

From the Boston Herald: Newly minted owners of the upscale condos at the Natick Collection were greeted with disturbing news this week: ... Properties Inc., the debt-laden Chicago firm behind the 215-unit Nouvelle at Natick. Brownstein ... first unveiled nearly five years ago — General Growth warned it has to rework over $1 billion in debt [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 17:04:43

American Profit Recovery

Two months ago, our credit card debt from Sears was over. I’m thankful to the Collection Agency that resolve this matters ... in this country. LOL! I'm just kidding! Speaking of debt collection, I stumbled upon a site ... more profitable, but change the fundamental way in which a collection agency operated. They have a proven [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 01:07:14

Some thoughts about the economy of mid-21st century America

Our lesson for today is an excerpt from “Economic possibilities for our grandchildren” by John Maynard Keynes, originally published in The Nation and Athenœum, 11 and 18 October 1930:We are suffering just now from a bad attack of economic pessimism. It is common to hear people say that the epoch of enormous economic progress which characterised [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 00:01:05

CEO Explains Why Crutchfield Will Weather the Economic Storm

Hat tip to Chad White’s Retail Email Blog for finding this email from Crutchfield’s CEO Bill Crutchfield, ... . Furthermore, we paid off all our debt and accumulated cash reserves. When shopping in times ... to be kept when you purchase with us - and I have positioned our company to deliver without compromise [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 10:50:05

Text: Obama Speech at Statehouse, Columbus, Ohio | November 2, 2008

Ohio, I have just two words for you: two days. After decades of broken politics in Washington, eight years of failed policies from George Bush, and twenty-one months of a campaign that has taken us from the rocky coast of Maine to the sunshine of California, we are two days away from change in America. In two days, you can turn the page [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 00:07:01

The Importance of Repairing Your Credit Report - Yourself!

It seems to be common knowledge today that we are living in a society overwhelmed with debt ... ! Typically it does nothing more then raise red flags at the collection agency’s and can even make it nearly impossible in the future for you to try to re-dispute an item on your own. Collection Agency’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 01:44:04

Barack Obama's Speech from Columbus, Ohio

Remarks of Senator Barack Obama (as prepared for delivery) Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 Columbus, OH Ohio, I have just two words for you: two days. After decades of broken politics in Washington, eight years of failed policies from George Bush, and twenty-one months of a campaign that has taken us from the rocky coast of Maine to the sunshine [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 18:54:34

What Are the Services Provided by Debt Settlement Companies

Debt settlement companies are dealing with debt reduction and debt negotiation. They operate with a simple principle. They assist their clients to negotiate settlement with the creditors on behalf of the clients but in return, their clients have to pay back part of the benefits to the companies. A good service provider is able to use professional tactics to reduce their clients’ debts with lower interest rates. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 07:16:38

Ranking Creditors. China Comes In Dead Last.

I had a long and arduous meeting recently with a long term client. The client had called me to discuss its difficulties in getting paid and its difficulties in making its payments. I suggested a big meeting, to which he bring all of the documents relating to those to whom his company owed money and all of those who owed his company [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 16:18:59

Finances Can Be Overwhelming - But They Don’t Have To Be!

If you’re eyeball deep in debt, feeling overwhelmed, and not sure how to pick up and move forward, I’ve been there ... , and I had no control over anything. So, you see, the bankruptcy did eliminate my debt, but it didn’t fix ... been there too. To be honest with you, I took the easy way out of my debt - I declared bankruptcy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 23:07:56

Money Saving Tip: Check Your Account Statements

Photo courtesy of GoldenEel The other night on the way home I caught a bit of The Clark Howard radio show ... (probably after they sold the debt for pennies on the dollar) and contacted him to work ... to pay the debt off in full.  He faithfully sent along his payments for $500 each month, and at the end [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 11:00:42

Vonage Insists You're Still A Customer Two Years After You Canceled Service [Debt Collectors]

Listen Vonage, Garry isn't your customer anymore. You need to stop sending him bills and let him go. Sure, he liked you back in 2004, but he found a better company at a cheaper price and he's moved on. Billing his AmEx every single month for two years after he canceled? Not cute. Sending his account to collections when his AmEx finally expired? [more...]

Date: 2008-08-31 16:15:55

Protecting Your Good Credit

It’s safe to say that if you have built a good credit score, you’d like to keep it that way. Who wouldn’t? ... . If you have a good credit score, but can foresee rougher roads ahead, maybe you should consider debt consolidation ... appear to be a larger payment, in fact you are paying a lower payment to each individual company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 03:45:25

Gates of Vienna News Feed 11/18/2008

The most ominous news story tonight: “IAF is Ready for Iran’s Nuclear Sites”.A period of great peril for Israel is fast approaching. Assuming that the mullahs have a nuclear capability, the most dangerous time will likely be between the inauguration of Barack Obama — when the United States will cease to be a credible deterrent to Iran — and the [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 04:59:00

Gates of Vienna News Feed 11/17/2008

Take a look at the Islamic terror plot uncovered in Arizona, with a connection to the “Flying Imams”.Also look at the financial news from Spain — not good. Unemployment over 11%.Thanks to C. Cantoni, Insubria, JD, Paul Green, TB, and all the other tipsters who sent these in. Headlines and articles are below the fold [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 04:53:00

Collection 101: Collecting for Your Start-Up

By Larry Chiang Congrats on getting to $900k in revenue, getting an angel round done and avoiding the 9 VCs you don’t wanna meet ... of Sales they should definitely be calling to collect. Compartmentalizing the collection by leaving it to a sole administrator is dooming your collection effort to fail. If the CEO won’t call, email [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 17:53:48

Resolution #9: We will return the Favor to our Bank

Resolution #9: We will return the Favor to our Bank A lot of blame is being put on the financial industry for getting the country into this ... to pull out of loan agreements or persuade Company’s not to draw down on credit facilities. As the economy worsens, more Companies will be at risk for failing banking covenants, especially on debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:30:57

Economics is not a morality tale

Western civilization can be seen as the liberation of technical theory (science, in the broadest sense) from moral values.  This battle continues to this day.  It is so much easier and enjoyable to be a witch-doctor than a scientist  (again, in the broad sense as devoted to rational thought) [more...]

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

9 Methods for Mastering Your Money in 2009

2008 was a miserable year for money. The stock market tumbled, unemployment soared, the housing market continued to crumble, and retirement savings shriveled away. Whew! Here’s hoping 2009 will be better! But hope can only do so much. Hope cannot bring change. Action brings change. If one of your goals for 2009 is to take control of your money ( [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 13:00:21

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 13, 2009

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Date: 2009-01-14 00:21:00

Debt Collectors Are Facing Reality

dreamstimefree_17571302 Are debt collectors starting to face reality when it comes to payment of overdue bills? ... percent to 70 percent of a person’s total credit card debt. After many instances of collection abuse ... to cover their bills in a declining economy. The New York Times reported lenders and debt collectors [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:16:33

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

Goodbye Cash-out. Hello Debt Settlement. Part 2 of 3

(If you missed Part 1 - you can find it here) If you believe the hype spun by many debt settlement firms, debt settlement sounds like an incredible solution for those consumers with too much consumer debt ... of independent data tracking the success rate of debt settlement efforts - it’s widely believed that most [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 16:04:43

Okay NDP. Listen up: “Debt is the pariah in the new economic order”

There was a good article in Saturday’s Globe by industry player (read: not a lame reporter) Tom Bradley entitled “Debt is the pariah in the new economic order”. This is a reality that all Canadians, especially policy makers need to understand.Interest on debt, like distributions on income [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:01:00

Jan 13, 2009

Day started out nice, with a few good trades, notably ADBE short. Then things turned into repetition of yesterday so we cut down on activity. Took couple stops, took couple scalps - all in all, we could finish the day after first morning trades just as well. Session Time: Tue Jan 13 00:00:00 2009 {nemo} guten morgen {Threei} [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 21:13:50

Prevent Identity Theft From Happening to You

What is Identity Theft? It is the theft of your personal information, such as social security number, driver’s license number, credit card and bank account numbers, mother’s maiden name, and more, with the intent to obtain credit and credit cards from banks and retailers, steal money from the victim’s existing accounts, apply for loans, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:42:35

3rd party

Back from where I came from, there is this notorious credit card company who hires another notorious collection agency ... Collection Agency to do all the collection needs for a company. I just found a professional company ... the fundamental way in which a collection agency operated. What is nice about this company, other than [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 05:15:45

Tackling Student Loan Debt

If you have recently finished school and is currently in your period of six months than you on your first student loan payment, ... card debt. The highest rate on student loans compares favorably with the exorbitant prices of credit ... of existing debt accumulates car payments and credit card accounts. So if you feel overwhelmed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 00:34:19

Collector Threatens Jailtime Over Dead Debt [Debt Collectors]

Reader R. kinda messed up his credit years ago. He's a good boy now and his credit score is 700+, ... of limitations on the debt has well passed and threatening to send a debtor to jail is a violation of Federal law ... but now RSI Claims Process Services is hassling him about a 12-year-old credit card debt [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 21:04:06

Gen. William Lyon collapses during speech

Homebuilder William Lyon collapsed shortly after 1 p.m. today while delivering a speech at a benefit luncheon at the Irvine Hilton, according to Register sports columnist Randy Youngman, who was attending the event. Lyon, 85, the William Lyon Homes chairman who spearheaded numerous local political and charitable groups, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 21:44:03

Dealing with Collection Agencies

If you’re behind in your payments, no doubt you’ve been getting a few calls from collection agencies ... your receiving. Remember each call for a separate debt is considered a separate call, so if an agency calls ... have a right to try and collect that money. Even so, there are definite rules that collection agencies must [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 12:46:04

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