UnitedHealth “praised for major leadership effort”

Big Health Insurer Agrees to Update Its Fee Data By Danny Hakim and Reed Abelson The New York Times January 13, 2009 In a settlement with one of the nation’s biggest insurers, New York’s attorney general ... , to be announced Tuesday, is part of a settlement with the insurance giant UnitedHealth Group, which operates [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 20:09:36

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Anatomy of an International Debt Collection Case

Introduction In late June of 2003, I received an e-mail from Daniel Harris, who introduced himself as maritime lawyer from Seattle ... ://www.harrismoure.com and learned Dan owns a small international law firm in Seattle, called Harris ... to pay its debt. Bolshoretskoe’s debt to Daxin arose in July and December, 2002, when Daxin [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 01:43:03

The Winnowing: Dan Rosen

.fullpost{display:inline;}Dan Rosen's Rant Your Head Off predated us by a few days, but he was smart enough to avoid being daily, and to have a wider focus. The experience led to a book. The wisdom of being sporadic helped him avoid burnout, and the wider focus lets him evade the sell-by-date that came with our narrower interests [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 19:00:00

GM Acts to Add $15 Billion in Cash through 2009, Protect Against Prolonged US Downturn

The US market SAAR is trending down. Click to enlarge. GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announced a set of further actions by the company to generate approximately $15 billion in cash through 2009 to protect against its dropping US auto sales and the lowest overall US industry sales volumes in a decade; the weak US economy; [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 15:14:59

Massive Surge In Municipal Bankruptcies Coming

John Moorlach, the accountant who predicted the 1994 Orange County bankruptcy sees Up to 10 Municipal Bankruptcies in Coming YearThe accountant who ... the $2.7 trillion U.S. market for state, county and city debt next year as public finances worsen amid ... , Rio Vista, with a population of 8,000, and Isleton, a 10th as large, have said budget gaps and deb [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 11:20:00

A Guide to Debt Elimination:Deudas

What is debt elimination? Debt elimination is the process of getting your outstanding debts under control and then avoiding getting into debt in the ... , housing and credit card debt crisis, a lot of financial companies in the country are offering different ... future. If you are in debt right now then you should know that it is really destroying your [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 17:45:18

Michael Jackson Rents Mansion For $100,000 A Month

For years now, The King Of Pop has been the subject of rumors concerning his finances ... his Neverland ranch and that he was heavily in debt to several banks that had called in his loans ... confidentiality agreement, and the singer is understood to have already stayed in his new abode [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 13:22:20

Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News

The Mad Hatter and his tea party of losses. The true extent of Madoff's $50B Ponzi scheme grew clearer over the weekend as banks, charities and a slew of individual investors began to reveal their expected losses from the scam's fallout. Among those with heavy exposure are Banco Santander (STD) ($3.1B), HSBC (HBC) (around $1B) [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 12:16:13

MAKLUMAT TENTANG REGIM ISRAEL DARI SUMBER CIA, AP, REUTERS DAN WIKIPEDIA

.fullpost{display:inline;}REGIME ISRAEL/ ZIONISTSBackground:Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, ... representatives and Syria to achieve a permanent settlement. Israel and Palestinian officials signed ... out a roadmap to a final settlement of the conflict by 2005, based on reciprocal steps by the two [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 17:23:00

Acushield Financial Assists Attorney General McGraw in its Inquiry of the Services Received by West Virginia

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Sept. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Acushield Financial, Inc, a Nevada corporation delivering outsourcing customer service, billing, ... Settlement Companies 2. Acushield received the fees for its services directly from the Debt Settlement ... not initiate the debt settlement accounts that are the subjection of this Assurance, it [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 16:22:25

Financial Management Course:Deudas

What is debt elimination? Debt elimination is the process of getting your outstanding debts under control and then avoiding getting into debt in the future. If you are in debt right now then you should know that it is really destroying your future ... get into debt in the first place, but since this is basically unavoidable in some cases, the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 14:13:45

Tough Negotiations With Credit Card Companies

One of our readers, Karen, recently left this comment: I opted to pull out my 401k early to pay off debt ... all that I owe in credit card debt and loans, I will be broke. I had to quit my job to pull out my 401k, so the credit card debt has gone up due to late fees and over limit fees. I want to negotiate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 14:39:44

5 tips to get out of foreclosure

by Doc Schmyz Your house is the last thing that you want to loose. However sometimes home foreclosure will happen ... you can get a short refinance for the foreclosure of your property. If you don’t want a new loan to cover ... Sometimes a temporary change in the terms of the loan can be given when properly negotiated [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 18:49:13

Ecuador's Conscientious Default

Glitch in the System By NEIL WATKINS and SARAH ANDERSONCounterpunch, December 23, ... people got stuck holding the bag. Over the years, the country has made debt payments that exceed ... reschedulings, conversions, and some further borrowing, Ecuador's debt has risen to more than $10 billion [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 01:06:00

Top 16 Seller Benefits of A Short Sale

Top 16 Seller Benefits of A Short Sale Posted by Aaron Rice under For Buyers, For Realty Professionals, For Sellers, ... credit Closing costs and settlement fees paid by lender.  No cost to seller. Does not go against your credit Negotiated settlement No attorney fee Seller’s peace of mind Buy again in 2 years [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 12:30:38

Canada agrees to $235M settlement in Nova Scotia oil and gas dispute

Canada agrees to $235M settlement in Nova Scotia oil and gas dispute Deirdre Jurand at 11:48 AM ET Photo source or description JURIST ... obtained the right program backgrounder, PDF to buy partial ownership in private Canadian oil ... payments — or about $800 million — will be applied to the provincial debt. Over time, these payments [more...]

Date: 2008-07-14 21:05:33

Stand Against Adversity

Dear Aunt B,I saw your web page and would appreciate the opportunity to ask you for advice ... many years; she has accumulated a credit card debt of over $30,000, and a few years ago, she had to borrow $40,000 on her house to pay off a similar credit card debt accumulated in the same manner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:52:00

Businessmen most disturbed by crime, local currency

The 14th Business Outlook Survey (BOS) of Guyana, conducted and published by Ram & McRae, ... . In the Mid-Year Report, it was reported that domestic debt kept rising alarmingly over the past few years. The Bank of Guyana Report showed that the stock of the Government’s domestic bonded debt increased [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 09:35:06

Dell agrees to pay $4 million!

The New York Attorney General announced a settlement agreement has been reached with Dell Inc., and the state of New York for $4 million. New York government lawyers-New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo settles deceptive business practices lawsuit against Dell Inc. New York, NY–The New York Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo, announced on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, a settlement agreement between the state of New York against Dell and Dell Financial Services (DFS) has been reached. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 23:57:22

Delete Nco Financial From Your Credit Report

NCO Financial is headquartered out of Pennsylvania. They have been operating since the early 1920’s ... to settle the debt. In this settlement letter I suggest ... being un willing to spend the time and money to verify a debt. So it is common for all disputed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 04:30:07

Ron Paul and I Stand Alone on Gaza and Israel

It is amazing how much difference a year makes. Besides thanking the 100,000 readerships for helping me shake off some serious cobwebs out, ... that reduces the incentive for opposing sides to reach a lasting peace agreement.” Well, as most [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 03:49:59

How A Forgotten Blockbuster Video Caused A 2 1/2 Year Battle With Discover Card And Collection Agencies [Universal Default]

"Universal Default" is when your credit card company adjusts the terms of your loan because you "defaulted" with another company. In reader P.'s case the "default" was a Blockbuster video that his friend forgot to return. Discover Card took ... , it launched him into a 2 1/2 year legal battle with Discover, a collection agency, and now the credit [more...]

Date: 2008-06-27 16:23:12

Poor Credit Debt Consolidation & Debt Reduction - Comparing Debt Consolidation Services

Too much debt is a common problem that affects millions of consumers across the country. Eliminating debt is not an easy task ... one of ABC Loan Guide’s Recommended Poor Credit Debt Consolidation Services. Debt settlements ... are reduced up to 50%. Debt settlement agencies are different from consolidation services [more...]

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

DrumBeat: December 27, 2008

Oil giants are itching to invade Iraq For Iraq the timing couldn’t be better. As reserves dry up around the world and national governments tighten their grip on what is left, the industry is more desperate than ever to get its hands on the Iraqi honey-pot [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 14:00:31

Another Subprime Lawsuit Settlement

In a development that attracted little notice at the time, on December 10, 2008, ... . As reflected in the Stipulation of Settlement, the parties reached an agreement to settle the case while the defendants’ motion to dismiss was pending. The settlement followed the parties’ agreement [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 09:00:35

Cutting off supply of gas to Europe

On 23 December 2008, President Yushchenko said that more than $1 billion was paid by Ukraine to reduce its debt, while a part of the debt was restructured for January–February 2009. Gazprom denied that there is any [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 13:22:20

Debt Consolidation

Do you sometimes feel tired of thinking of your debts on different credit card companies? ... ? Well, those days are over as there is now a technique on how gather several credit card debt, loans ... consolidate your personal, home, and car loans as well as mortgage and credit card debts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 02:22:26

Iraq: Slowly but surely

Iraq continues to show signs of improvement in terms of decreased deaths due to violence and the reconciliation process: ... have generated the funds needed to support development and reconciliation programs. A significant legislative [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 07:06:43

Ukraine should pay for the fuel at the market price

2007On 2 Oct 2007 Gazprom threatened to cut off gas supplies to Ukraine because unpaid debt of $1.3 billion ... it will reduce its gas supplies on 11 Jan 2008 if a $1.5 billion gas debt would not be paid.Presidents Putin and Yushchenko announced on 12 Feb 2008  an agreement on the gas issue.Ukraine would begin [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 18:51:57

Insurance Glossary: Part 1

Insurance Glossary: Part 1 Accelerated Benefits Rider: ... life insurance companies use to determine your premiums. The older you are, the greater chance you’ll ... . Cash Benefits: Money that is paid to the insured upon settlement of a covered claim. Often found [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:17:49

Hexion v. Huntsman: Vice Chancellor Lamb’s Must-Read Opinion For Deal Lawyers

On Monday night, Delaware Vice Chancellor Lamb issued an opinion in the epic Hexion v. Huntsman battle, ordering Hexion to perform its obligations under its 2007 agreement to acquire ... , entered into a merger agreement to acquire Huntsman Corporation for $28 per share in cash [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 15:23:17

Sleazy, Slimy and Creepy! Politics and Military Ops

Karl Rove writes what we all know happened but the press and media continue to provide cover for Democrats who were too busy getting 'sweetheart low ... time for Coleman's relentless de-frocking of the U.N.'s fraudulent Oil for Food program and pointing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 18:13:00

Master & Settlement: Budgets, bonding and bailouts

Out in the budget-beleaguered states, politicians are again eying distributions from the tobacco master settlement agreement -- 10 years on and ... a year from the tobacco companies. That's the state's share of the $216 billion nationwide settlement ... from the settlement money again?" The Lakeland Ledger, Florida: "The state also could borrow up to $1 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 22:15:02

Appraisal Fraud and Industry Standards Described in 2003 Official White Paper-RED FLAGS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL WITH EXCELLENT DIAGRAMS EXPLANATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF BEST PRACTICES

loan_origination_mortgage_fraud_ffiecloan_origination_mortgage_fraud_prevention_response_nelsonRed Flags • Critical loan processing activities, ... the FI’s review of insurance coverage. √ Establish procedures to ensure the bonding company is notified [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 15:33:10

Gates of Vienna News Feed 9/26/2008

USAAnother Weatherman Terrorist a Player in Obama CampaignFederal Responses to Market Turmoil Europe and the EUBritish Identity Cards Will be Covered ...  Middle EastIran: Shipping Firm Nervous About New UN SanctionsIran: Singer May be Punished for Singing [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 00:56:00

BREAKING! Ford Reports $8.7 Billion Net Loss For Second Quarter 2008, Bringing Six European Small Vehicles Stateside [Industry News]

Ford's just released two press releases detailing an OMFG $8.7 billion net loss for the second quarter of 2008 (which includes a pre-tax special charge of $8 billion, $5.3 billion of which is for Ford North America). But more importantly to the enthusiast is news they'll be bringing to North America six [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 22:26:43

Debt Recovery –its Meaning And Significance

A debt settlement or debt recovery, usually takes place when a debtor is unable to pay the debt and the attempts of the creditor to take back his ... the remaining is also called debt negotiation. There is some difference between debt settlement and debt negotiation. The settlement is an agreement and the negotiation is the process employed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 15:00:00

Madigan: Foreclosure Prevention Lacking

It's no secret that home foreclosures are soaring. In a front-page article today, the Tribune noted that 30 percent of all U.S ... of 11 attorneys general -- nearly eight out of 10 "seriously delinquent homeowners are not on track [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 18:43:33

Redding Real Estate ~ Short Sales ~ Do You Qualify for a Short Sale?

Redding Real Estate ~ Short Sales ~ Do You Qualify for a Short Sale?[ ... , then you may be protected by the Debt Relief Act signed by President Bush from tax consequences ... when your mortgage debt is higher than the value of your home.   I have taken special training on how [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 19:15:20

Annual Report - Jain Irrigation Systems - 2008-2009

JAIN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS LIMITEDANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009DIRECTOR'S REPORTTo The Members,The Directors' present hereby their report on the business and operations of the Company and the financial statements for the year ended 31st March, 2009.1. Financial Highlights: Rs. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-18 14:23:00

The Hope (Dashed) For Homeowners Program

an email: If you think it's worthwhile, how about an article that explains the HUD hope to homeowners program in plain(er) English ... . Is there an actual yardstick for that? Debt-to-income? Something else? The program is effective [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 14:40:31

United American Healthcare Corporation Announces Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

United American Healthcare Corporation Announces Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results DETROIT, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — United American Healthcare Corporation (NASDAQ:UAHC) today announced financial results for the Company’s fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended June 30, 2009. Revenues for the fourth quarter were $3.3 million, down $3.2 million, or 49 percent, compared with revenues of $6.4 million for the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 21:22:50

Huntsman to employ merger settlement payments from Apollo Affiliates to curtail debt, up liquidity

The US$1 bln in payments recently received by Huntsman Corporation by affiliates of Apollo Management, L.P. regarding a settlement agreement with Huntsman will be used to reduce the company's indebteddness ... merger settlement payments from Apollo Affiliates to curtail debt, up liquidity click here [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 05:37:00

Commercial Bankruptcies - Personal bankruptcies - Rising Tsunami of Economic Disaster Ahead

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/227/story/57742.htmlBy Tony Pugh | McClatchy NewspapersWASHINGTON — As the curtain falls on one of the most devastating financial years on record, business bankruptcies — both large and small — continue to soar.The nearly 58, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 05:48:41

Ten years later, tobacco deal going up in smoke

Consider this the next time you see a teenager take a drag on a cigarette: ... , when a collection of state attorneys general delivered a crushing blow to Big Tobacco. On Nov. 23, 1998 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 10:00:00

C.R. Bard, Inc. Medical Equipment Company Share Analysis

This report is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into C.R. Bard, Inc ... , including debt, equity or venture finance. Reasons to buy• A single source to fulfill [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 07:40:00

THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIONIST COMPANY UNIONISM IN ISRAEL…the story of the Histadrut, the General Federation of Jewish Labor in Greater Israel

from the WORKERS ADVICE CENTER: From Challenge # 88  November-December 2004 The Unmaking of the HistadrutDani Ben Simhon In May 2004, ... of the “yishuv” (the pre-state Jewish settlement of the land). Even when it functioned as a labor [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 11:08:48

Loan Modifications Principal Reductions

How to calculate debt to income ratios or DTIRs for a loan mod I made this video to show you how to calculate DTIRs, which are the most important thing lenders pay attention to in determining [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 13:27:51

The Daily WAR (10-09)

Reading between the lines, and thinking outside the box . . .THE HOLY ROMAN... ... and wrongs of any Israeli military actions or its settlement policy, has always stood with Israel [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 16:50:00

American Idol: Fantasia Barrino Settles Debt To Keep Home

American Idol third season winner, Fantasia Barrino agreed over the weekend to settle her debt with a Florida creditor to prevent her $1.3 million home from being auctioned off today. The 24-year-old singer owes the Florida company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 20:00:46

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