Inflation and the Dollar’s crash

Posted By: admin| 2009.09.29 foreign banks as financial agents of Federal Government with full law enforcement authority over the citizens in the US. Section 3 (b) allows the US Secretary of the Treasury to put any kind of debt, including credit card, home loans, personal loans, automobile loans, etc., into the TARP programme. Section 112 allows the US Secretary of the Treasury to astoundingly extend financing to foreign banks to purchase the debt of the American people. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 13:08:58

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Synthetic man

Susan Crane’s book on Ritual, Identity and Clothing During the 100 Years War has a chapter on “Talking Garments” ... . Who we are is represented by electronic entries on databases, card-sized pieces of plastic and of course, biometrics ... in 2007 for overstaying her visa, slipped back in. She has been barred from returning for five years [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:37:08

Uncle Sam

To be fair, illustrating the personal finance page is a difficult and thankless job. Being asked, week after week, to draw a picture of abstract ideas like "the importance of maximizing your 401(k) contribution" -- on deadline -- is not an easy task. There are only so many giant piggy banks, ladders and staircases one can get away with. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 00:26:08

Just when I think a Beck week can't get any crazier...

Reported by Guest Blogger - September 27, 2009 - Guest blogged by Aunty EmI don’t know about you, but this is the week I’ve been waiting for. This is the week that frogs finally made the news.Dateline Thailand: researchers found a fanged frog feeding on fowl. Oh yeah, and Glenn Beck boiled a live frog this week. Or didn't. Whatever the reason, suddenly frogs were everywhere on the tee vee cables and the innertubes. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 23:03:11

Reinventing America

America faces serious challenges to maintain its storied status quo. Hurdles include a sinking economy, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the rising cost of education, global warming, a crumbling infrastructure and American workers with uncertain futures. Trendwatchers are more acutely aware of these issues than most, but they’re also more hopeful [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 09:40:59

Credit Card Fraud and How They Got Me!

Trying to prevent credit card fraud, and identity theft can be hard. We all think it won't happen to us, but it will happen when you do not expect it. A couple of years ago, I went to make a purchase with my Visa credit card, and it would not go through. I was embarrassed, and paid with my purchase with cash, and quickly went home to check my visa credit card balance online. I was stunned to see that my card had a 485.00 dollar purchase on it, that was NOT mine. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 18:37:25

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft has become one of the biggest crime these days.It is becoming a big problem which can result in million dollars of damage each year ... Security Cards, bank accounts, credit card numbers, etc., a criminal will attempt to open up accounts ... one of us.We are all suffering because of this crime. ID Theft is nothing but a type of  consumer fr [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:00:55

Interswitch Targeted by Fraudsters

Last week, in a post entitled "ChipPin In" I covered a story from the Nigerian Punch regarding that country's transition from magstripe to Chip and ... , it's no wonder they have decided to implement Chip & PIN... Interswitch exposes failed ATM fraud attempt ... again to defraud Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card users by sending fraudulent mail [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 15:27:00

A “Computer Glitch” Caused Macy’s Customers to be Charged Twice

On December 22, a representative for Visa wrote about that company’s protection for customers who use debit cards: If your account is compromised, ... provisional credit for losses from unauthorized card use within 5 business days of notification ... Visa is committed to setting things right without further aggravation or inconvenience [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 20:00:49

Rick Warren and Rev. Wright

scrubbing his church Web site to remove language that talked about banning gays from membership (though the church's apparent PR firm (what church has a PR firm?) just emailed me to say they have no rescinded their language on homosexuality, but rather they've "repurposed" it (repurposed?) in a series of videos. Whatever [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 19:18:14

Identity Theft Labs Shares Some Advice On How YOU Can Protect Yourself

Although it is not strictly business related, identity theft is no stranger in the world ... from dumpster diving, shoulder surfing, credit card skimming, stealing - purses - wallets - laptops - data ... of wireless communication under the motherboard of credit card readers made in China and distributed [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 04:05:07

How to Get Your Official San Francisco ID Card, Program Kicks Off Today

First of all, if you’re asking yourself how on Earth you could possibly use one of these cards, then don’t worry about this whole program, ... you can use it. Oakland-based Capture Technologies says that these $15 cards are “protected ... of the Bank on SF partners – both banks and credit unions – will be accepting the SF City ID Card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:23:31

Citigroup (1998-2009) R.I.P.

Citigroup was born illegitimate and, having recently become a ward of the federal government, is now in the process of being dismembered ... . The company’s private banking operation was caught up in a money laundering investigation. Its credit card ... and credit cards. It was also a reach for supposed greatness by Weill and his Citicorp counterpart John [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 05:44:49

What is the CFPA?

CFPA stands for the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. The Obama Administration, as part of its proposal for comprehensive financial regulatory reform (much needed), proposes the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. The Consumer Financial Protection Act, the legislation that creates this new agency, strips away and consolidates the consumer protection duties and responsibilities of various existing federal regulators into one agency - the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 16:16:39

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

Chase Behaving Badly: Unintended Consequences of the Fed's New Credit Card Rules

In late December, banking regulators agreed to new rules to limit actions by credit card issuers that consumer advocates deemed to be abusive ... your account agreement, which is the contract governing your credit card account. It provides ... rule changes would lead banks to restrict credit, particularly to riskier borrowers. What they may [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 02:26:47

Asset and Income Rentals - Borrowing Trouble at Usurous Rates

This was originally published in 2005, but is one facet of the meltdown that is still going on, unfortunately ... it up over a period of time, or they want to know where and how you got it. Most loans should not require a large amount of assets - A paper loans, the best loans of all, want one to two months Principal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:46:07

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

Sunday Money Roundup - Home Again Edition.

Well, we are in Boston now where we will be for the next 10 days or so. It’s been about 1.5 years since I was home, and it’s nice to finally be back ... her, the one with all the credit card debt, is not her anymore. I have said it before and will say it again - PaidTwice’s journey out of credit card debt is one that every person looking for [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 14:00:29

Why Didn't Regulation Save Us?

The story being pushed by many is that somehow, George Bush reduced regulation too much, and that was the cause of many of our current fiscal woes. Of course, when people try to sell this particular tale, they are amazingly devoid of facts, such as specifically which regulations were repealed which caused our doom [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:28:10

Forecast for 2009

Introduction       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) is that our problems of finance and economy will self-correct and allow the project of a "consumer" economy to resume in "growth" mode [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 03:33:57

How to Make Money From Your Blog

StevePavlina.com was launched 19 months ago. 12 months ago it was averaging $4.12/day in income. Now it brings in over $200/day. I didn’t spend a dime on marketing or promotion. In fact, I started this site with just $9 to register the domain name, and everything was bootstrapped from there [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 05:55:00

by Dr. Ellen Hodgson Brown featured writerDandelion SaladEllen’s post Jan 3, 2009webofdebt.com Cartoon in the New Yorker: A gun-toting man with large dark glasses, large hat pulled down, stands in front of a bank teller, who is reading a demand note. It says, “Give me all the money in my account [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 17:24:55

The vicious Home Rental Scam – don’t get conned.

By Paul Michael It seems like new variations of the Nigerian 419 scam pop up every week. The one that caught my attention recently involved renting a home, and it’s a nasty trick that could take anyone by surprise. But if you know what to look for, you can avoid it. I’ve been looking around for a home rental recently [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 19:17:04

ACORN voter fraud, Obama, US House of Representatives report, Voter Registration Fraud, Widespread deceit and corruption, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Is ACORN Intentionally Structured As a Criminal Enterprise?     A report was prepared for the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, dated July 23, 2009, on ACORN fraud, widespread deceit and corruption. Because the emphasis in recent months has been on the moral degradation and monetary corruption, this article will present exerpts that relate to voter fraud. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 14:21:35

Today Is A Better Day

A picture of me yesterdayYesterday, I spent the better part of the day trying to get my flight reservation to England fixed. After I had already paid my credit card bill for the flight to England, I noticed, much too late ... was on the ticket was from California. If my credit card number had been stolen, it seems to me that I would [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 20:09:00

Visa’s Take on Debit Cards

A representative from Visa offered to answer a few questions for Consumerism Commentary readers about debit cards ... their payment of the credit card bill). With debit cards, any purchase made immediately affects ... all financial institutions issuing Visa products to extend provisional credit for losses [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 11:00:46

The Ultimate Pandemic: Identity Theft

If you’ve ever been a victim of identity theft, you know first hand the stress and problems it can cause ... . 6.  Make photocopies of your license and credit cards.  Keep your social security card at home.  Also ... with your name and address on it.  This is especially important for credit card offers you receive in the mail [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:24:48

Cheque Guarantee Card Scheme to end in June 2011

The 24 bank and building society members of the UK Domestic Cheque Guarantee Card Scheme have announced that the Scheme will close on 30th June 2011, meaning that it will no longer be possible to guarantee a cheque under the Scheme after this date. The Cheque Guarantee Card Scheme was established in 1969, before the majority of people held plastic cards. The Scheme’s initial guarantee limit 40 years ago was £30; today there are three limits of £50, £100 and £250. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 12:36:54

Tiny charges could mean big trouble

Ever charged 19 cents on your credit card? I never have, and I imagine most of you haven't either. But several Internet message boards are on fire with complaints from credit card users ... are either testing illegally obtained credit card numbers before buying large-ticket items, or they're [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 22:37:24

Fed Destined To Become World's Largest Auto Dealership

Not content with merely throwing money at the automakers, the Fed has new plans to become the world's largest auto dealership ... and credit-card loans, and borrowing guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. The Fed intends ... , Extends Term.The Federal Reserve revised its $200 billion program aimed at reviving credit to consumers [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 18:42:00

How Online Buyers Pay

eMarkerter published an article this morning regarding which payment methods online shoppers use. and projections until 2013 ... , was "most secure...don't have to enter credit card information online."  (they must mean everytime ... } I had to enter my credit card/debit card information)  With our personal swiping device, you "never [more...]

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

How to Use PayPal | Basics and Beyond

Introduction: How to Use PayPal: Basics and Beyond PayPal is an online financial middleman that facilitates the transfer of money between people ... number of credit card payments; limited customer support (no toll-free number and long wait times ... of money. Premier accounts: Pros: Toll-free customer service number; can accept unlimited credit card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 05:20:00

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

NEWS WIRE: Uganda: Interest rates still high despite competition

Source: Daily Monitor. Original news wire here. Competition for customers and space in urban areas heightened, this year, ... by Bank of Uganda, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Equity Bank from Kenya which bought 100 per ... shop in Kampala last year and Global Trust Bank from Nigeria. Equity’s takeover widened [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 05:01:33

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

Dog Checks: Brilliant Wonder For Pet Lovers.

by Ron Whithers There’s so much choice in the world today, and Canine bank checks make it easy to choose to celebrate pets when you write checks ... is whatever you want, you can get. Choice extends to credit cards. usually when you apply you can choose what design your card will have. The same goes for Dog bank checks - I bet you didn’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 00:12:26

Credit Scores: New Threats

Credit Scores: New Threats Credit Scores: New Threats A long-delayed update to the leading credit scoring formula is rolling out in 2009, ... . If your credit card issuer slashes your credit limit — which is increasingly likely these days — you could ... by lawsuits between its creator, Fair Isaac, and the nation's three main credit bureaus. Fair [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:51:33

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« PreviousLatest Lie: "Death Panels By Proxy" Next »Odd Economic Indicators Barack Obama, Olympic (Committee) Bound Posted by Michael SchererMonday, September 28, 2009 at 9:52 am 36 Comments • Trackback (1) • Related Topics:barack obama, arne duncan, ray lahood The marketing of Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid has hinged considerably on the international celebrity of Barack Obama and his enthusiasm for the project. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 13:52:38

Premiers to press Harper for infrastructure boost

“We want to get those shovels in the ground sooner rather than later,” Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty said. “We don’t want the recession to be over by the time we get infrastructure dollars spent.” Indeed, that would be disastrous. But, hey, money grows on trees, right? Spend away [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:12:27

An Overview on Merchant Account Services

Did you know that you can improve your business through accepting credit cards by phone? This is true to the fact that carrying credit cards is both safe and more practical. Most people prefer to pay purchased items via credit cards rather than cash. Credit cards are very useful [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 03:08:28

Last roundup of 2008

Happy New Year everyone! Here are a few links to round out this year: ... -the-gift-of-cash post in this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. Ask Mr. Credit Card included ... Free From Broke here. No Credit Needed reviews his year in finance and in health. For these final [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 21:53:19

What’s the Deal with a Fraud Alert?

What’s the Deal with a Fraud Alert? Prior victims of identity theft may be familiar with the term “fraud alert” but for those who have yet to have ... on your credit report for a year. There is also an extended credit alert that can be used and will remain on your credit report for 7 years. Many people have made the error of believing that a fraud [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:44:57

Herman Daly: The Disconnection Between Financial Assets and Real Asssets

This is a repost of Herman Daly's comments on the credit crisis from October 13 of this year. The original post and comments can be viewed here ... . This is because the debt is worth much less, not because there is not enough money or credit ... on it in the amount of future debt. The value of present real wealth is no longer sufficient to serve [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 18:07:03

Herman Daly: The Disconnection Between Financial Assets and Real Asssets

This is a repost of Herman Daly's comments on the credit crisis from October 13 of this year. The original post and comments can be viewed here ... . This is because the debt is worth much less, not because there is not enough money or credit ... on it in the amount of future debt. The value of present real wealth is no longer sufficient to serve [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 12:46:44

You Say You Want a Regulation?

As if the economic news weren't bad enough at the moment, ... . Enter new "credit card regulations" issued by the Federal Reserve, Office of Thrift Supervision ... lenders from raising interest rates on existing balances unless a payment is received late. Credit card [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 14:00:48

Malaysian arrested for US credit card fraud

BANGKOK, Jan 15 — A Malaysian man wanted in the United States for credit card fraud amounting to US$150 million (RM540 million) ... of a credit card fraud gang operating in the US for the past three years and was believed ... he was staying with his Thai wife.The group is believed to be involved in stealing credit card transaction data [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 12:02:48

You Never Give Me Your Money(long 6 min version)-The Beatles

September 28th, 2009 | Tags: 6), Beatles, Give, Me, min, Money(long, Never, version)-The, you, Your Share: Leave a comment | Trackback Related PostsNever Gonna Give You Up (Piano)Give me your money! Park Ave. Fest Rochester NY 2006Never Gonna Give You Up -Rick Astley- (Piano Cover)Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley on PianoNever Gonna Give You Up-Richard’s Piano Cover(The Traffic Plan) Imagine If YOUR Internet Marketing System Was FREE. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 18:11:33

Newer Credit Cards Are Less Secure

Every Tuesday, Smithee presents an article about his own experiences with credit cards and observations about the credit card industry ... Cards: ...How to Best Handle Old Credit Card Accounts: ...Chase TravelPlus Visa Card: 0% APR for 12 Months: ...Capital One® Credit Cards With No Balance Transfer Fees: ...Was Your Credit Card Number [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 12:58:24

Guidelines to Avoid Fraud When Buying a Prepaid Calling Card

Indeed, prepaid calling cards can be seen and bought at many stores, retail sites, by mail and by the Internet ... , the necessary information can be found in the wrapper of the prepaid calling cards. But if in case ... , prepaid calling cards are disposable, which can be thrown away after its use. But there is another [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 21:08:02

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