3 Main Points To Consider When Hiring A Debt Collection Agency
September 17, 2009 | By David P. Montana In Finance | To manage a company successfully, every owner has to stay on top of their receivables and watch their cash flow. Whether you promote a product or provide a service, you probably face late-paying or none-paying customers from time to time. That means that you have to have a sound, consistent internal debt recovery policy in place. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-17 22:18:21
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Queercents Weekly Roundup:
Fall is definitely here, but you’d never be able to tell from my friends who are going surfing today in Maine ... ) Somehow old cell phones always seem to accumulate without you even noticing. If you have a collection ... on living debt-free. (Read it at Consumerist) Airlines are lowering their fares for the holidays in hopes [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 15:24:30
June 20 2009: Razor Thin Air
Harris & Ewing More bricks 1939 U.S. Treasury building, Fifteenth Street, Washington, D.C Different angle from yesterday, with now Treasury building in the distance. Ilargi: You know what? No. I won’t get back into the deflation vs inflation debate. The numbers start to do the talking on issues we've for a long time said would come. Nothing special about that, it's been clear for years that the overflowing debt would grind the economy to a standstill. [more...]
Date: 2009-06-20 22:10:00
Summing World Financial Markets up in Eight Charts
There still does not appear to be any serious challenge to the uptrend in equities, commodities, junk bonds and high yield currencies that began in mid March. The weakness in the USD is also supportive of a move into “high yield” assets. At this stage our concern lies with the strength in US Treasuries. Just how far this strength gets to over the short term is any bodies guess. However, we think that the ETF TLT will fall over again at the about the 97 level. [more...]
Date: 2009-06-29 03:46:01
Media & Politics
Permanent link to MTA daily media newsDiagnosis: Reform (Capital Eye) For some individuals, how Congress aims to reform America’s health care system is literally a matter of life and death. For some industries, it could mean the difference between weathering the economic storm or shuttering their businesses. Nobody knows yet what the shape or scope of the final bill will be. It may not even make it to President Obama’s desk. [more...]
Date: 2009-06-18 21:33:41
Good news from Iraq, part 34
Note : Also available at "The Opinion Journal" and Winds of Change . Many thanks to James Taranto and Joe Katzman for providing the venues for good news, and many thanks for all the readers and fellow bloggers who support the series. Maj. Joe Leahy , is a civil engineer with the 20th Engineer Brigade of the Army National Guard. He has been stationed at Camp Victory, outside of Baghdad, since November 2004 - enough time to get frustrated: "We all know it's a dangerous place. [more...]
Date: 2005-08-30 04:01:00
Interesting information found at the Trilateral Commission website about Afghanistan – where to find the speakers that delivered analysis for their conferences
My Note - Has anybody asked the people of Afghanistan if they mind the destruction of their lives, their livelihoods, their safety, their villages, their country with the efforts being made on their behalf to go after the Taliban? Are their views and considerations being given voice or has the fact that tanks and military personnel, drones and humvees, exploding bombs and assault rifle fire battles escaped their notice? [more...]
Date: 2009-07-09 19:03:45
2009 Red Lion Scholarship Winners
NWAACC ANNOUNCES RED LION SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Female Red Lion Scholarship Award Camilla Medlock, Pierce Cami played volleyball for Pierce College in 2007 and 2008, During her time there, she earned a 3.96 GPA. She has earned a NWAACC Academic Leadership Award. When done at Pierce, Medlock intends to attend the University of Washington at Tacoma and enter the Interdisciplinary and Arts and Sciences program. She plans to finish with a four degree in anthropology. [more...]
Date: 2009-06-09 07:21:52
Floatin' Powa News Service: Casting Stans Into Hell Since 1964~
The ascent of Stan ~ Textbook hippie man. Get rest while you can... Stan: Once you wanted revolution Stan: Now you're the institution Stan: How's it feel to be the man? It's no fun to be the man. And now, watch it all go down... ~From the playlist - The Ascent of Stan ~ Track 3 Meet the Associate Director of Duke Center for Health Policy: Q: What does a so smart policy setting big shot Duke academic elite do in his spare time? [more...]
Date: 2009-06-27 12:12:00
June 12 2009: The Devil’s Workshop
Lewis Wickes Hine The Devil’s Workshop August 1911 Eastport, Maine, Group of young cutters, Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #2, waiting for more fish. They all work, but they waste a great deal of time, as the adults do also, waiting for fish to arrive Ilargi: I'm going to have to invoke some sort of raincheck today. The parts to fix my computer got to Montreal today, so I had to get over (t)here. [more...]
Date: 2009-06-12 20:40:00
Week Ahead: Bailout or Bust!
By The Greek: While many of you just don't want to hear it, if we do not get this bailout passed, we have stock market ruin and economic depression to look forward to. Even so, this action may have come too late in the game anyway, as fear is now loose on Main Street and bank runs are growing in popularity, Wachovia (NYSE: WB) [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 13:53:04
Review: A Midwife’s Tale
Laurel Ulrich’s A Midwife’s Tale was published in 1990, and achieved what sports coaches would call a complete victory ... on a particular series of events in the life of Martha Ballard, a midwife who practiced in Hallowell, Maine ... . Topics range from marital infidelity, the spread of rural debt, evolving (or devolving) medical [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 01:43:19
COMM 337: Pls read, discuss in class and file under 'Doc's bromides about 'surprise,' working edges of crowd'
The little green book that wouldn't go away? Well, it hasn't gone away. Let's read a financial crisis story in Tuesday's Washington Post (Oct. 14) ... . The head: "At Indian Call Centers, Another View of U.S." And the second deck: "As Economy Falters, Debt ... , heard-it-all-before debt collector. But lately, she has had no problem making American debtors [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 16:13:00
Criminal Charges: 2008 in review
It's been an eventful first year for Criminal Charges, my weekly look at what happens when criminals and credit cards meet ... , shouts-out Leprechaun film Debt can make you do some crazy things -- like stealing Lego blocks using ... . Hegarty apparently hoped to use the profits she earned to pay down debt. Although the links [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 15:03:46
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008
THIS SITE SUPPORTS ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, EMS CREWS, IN ADDITION TO ALL SERVING IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, ... & MAINE BORDER WAIT TIMESALL OF ATLANTIC CANADA STORM WARNINGS:This Site GIVES you the news as it happens ... - Changes to the City of Saint John Garbage and Compost Collection ScheduleMuseum Ice Age mammals exhibit [more...]
Date: 2008-09-22 20:31:00
June 1-7 is National Sun Safety Week. Don’t laugh. Proper observance may prove critical to your summer. After all, a safe sun is a happy sun, and a sun in danger may not shine. How much fun would you have this summer if the sun exploded? What if it burned out completely? I bet that would put a damper on your barbecue real fast [more...]
Date: 2008-06-04 18:41:57
New Offer in Compromise case An IRS Appeals officer did not abuse his discretion in issuing the final determination to levy when the taxpayer, ... for collection had not expired since his offer in compromise waived the running of the statute ... . Background In this collection case under section 6330, petitioner challenges respondent's proposed levy [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 20:58:32
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
Jackson’s First Annual Message to Congress
Posted by mcelynrh on November 12, 2008 December 8, 1829 Fellow Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: It affords me pleasure to tender my friendly greetings to you on the occasion of your assembling at the seat of Government to enter upon the important duties to which you have been called by the voice of our country-men [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 15:51:57
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
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« PreviousSmokey The Bear: Racial Profiler, Beer Snob or Innocent Bystander? Next »What Obama Will Say Tonight Best Seats in the House Posted by Karen TumultyWednesday, September 9, 2009 at 5:33 pm 14 Comments • Trackback (0) • Related Topics:michelle obama, joint session, obama speech, vicki kennedy The White House has just put out a list of who will be sitting in the best seats in the House (Chamber) tonight. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-09 21:33:59
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 & SUNDAY 21, 2008
THIS SITE SUPPORTS ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, EMS CREWS, IN ADDITION TO ALL SERVING IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, ... BRUNSWICK & MAINE BORDER WAIT TIMESALL OF ATLANTIC CANADA STORM WARNINGS:This Site GIVES you the news ... And Stories:FAQs - Changes to the City of Saint John Garbage and Compost Collection ScheduleSeptember [more...]
Date: 2008-09-19 20:34:00
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
“America’s Cheapest Family”
(October 16, 2007) You can imagine how a book with a title like this might stop me in my tracks ... their expenses, get out of debt, and save money. It was self-published by Amy and Jim Dacyczyn ... , so they retired. You can buy the complete collection in paperback format, get it from the library [more...]
Date: 2008-07-12 06:48:27
Anticon announces 10th anniversary show in NYC featuring Themselves, Yoni Wolf of WHY?, Buck 65, Sole, Alias, Jel, Odd Nosdam, pedestrian and more!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Anticon’s Third Annual 10 Year Anniversary NYC 12/18 @ The Knitting Factory A one-night only event of timeless ... of the free world, a decade of debt, eco-socio warfare, wack emcees bite and blow-up, and the planet ... a group of artists to represent that ethos than that original brass of Anticon? A worldly collection [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 06:28:23
Hullabaloo (2009-09-09 16:00)
Who Cares What They Think? by digby FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2009 Below is a list of Americans who will be seated in the First Lady’s box during the President’s remarks. Some of these guests are featured in web videos on the WhiteHouse.gov blog: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/The-Speech-Tonight/ . Guest List for the First Lady’s Box 2009 Joint Session of Congress September 9, 2009 Mrs. Michelle Obama Dr. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-09 23:00:00
Jingle Mail Revisted: Possible Bank Recourse And Borrower Consequences
There’s been heavy talk recently around “walking away from foreclosures” and the devastating effect it’s having on banks and homeowners. Jingle mail occurs when the borrower drops the keys in the mail and sends them back to the bank as final step in walking away from their home due to a rising mortgage and hard economic times all around [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 04:51:35
NEW ARRIVALS/RESTOCKS FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
NEW ARRIVALS AND RESTOCKS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21thanks for looking.alright, to say that there’s A LOT of new dubstep in house this week is an understatement… because there is a… TON (well, upwards of 30x new and restocked jams to be more exact)… this weeks top picks reflect the haul with some surprise skull disco restocks including the amazing ( [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 17:37:00
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 13, 2009
THIS SITE SUPPORTS ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, EMS CREWS, IN ADDITION TO ALL SERVING IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, NO MATTER WHERE YOU MAY BE Police officer saluted for saving drowning girlNEW BRUNSWICK HIGHWAY HIGH RISK MOOSE & DEER LOCATIONSNEW BRUNSWICK HIGHWAY VIDEO CAMERASNew Brunswick Weather: [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 00:21:00
FTC Targets 33 credit repair companies.
I thought this was good information about credit repair companies selling something that they cannot deliver. Like I have wrote before credit repair companies prey on the desperate and with our current economic situation there are lots of desperate people. Dont let somone steal your money [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 00:24:15
FTC Crackdown on 36 Credit "Repair" Companies
sweep.jpg Ever wonder if those TV ads claiming to help you repair your credit are legit? ... they are able to scrub your credit reports of accurate, negative information for a fee are lying - plain ... information from consumers' credit reports, even if that information is accurate and timely. The FTC [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 11:15:52
The IRS has updated the Offer in Compromise Manual on September 23, 2008 ... for collection employees to follow when considering a taxpayers proposal to compromise. An offer ... reflects collection potential. An OIC is a legitimate alternative to declaring a case currently [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 02:08:53
Open thread on Obama rally in Des Moines
Mr. desmoinesdem is among the thousands of people in downtown Des Moines this morning, trying to see Barack Obama in person. Post any thoughts you have about this rally or any memories you have of seeing Obama live in Iowa. Also, let us know why you think Obama is visiting Iowa again so close to election day [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 16:15:00
Obama Halloween Day rally in Des Moines
What follows is a live blog of Obama's midday rally. A text version of Obama's speech is at the very end. It's a few minutes before 11 o'clock, central time, and retired opera star Simon Estes -- a Centerville, Iowa, native -- is singing the National Anthem. The crowd cheered at the end [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 19:18:44
Credit Repair Firms In Crosshairs of Federal Trade Commission
Credit repair, or how to make your credit report lie, is not something you want to get involved with. It is much better for you to focus on dealing with a bad credit issue and resolve it, focus on rebuilding your credit report and credit score and just don’t waste one minute or one penny on paying [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 19:46:53
Businesses Is Booming For Debt Collectors
Businesses Is Booming For Debt Collectors December 21st, 2008 BANGOR, Maine — The economy may be down in Maine, ... and debt-collection agencies are beefing up their staffs as the amount of bad debt rises. William Lund, superintendent of Maine’s Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection, said the rise in bad debt — [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 11:37:22
MAINE OFFER IN COMPROMISE Generally. The State Tax Assessor has the authority under 36 MRSA §143 to settle (compromise) any tax liability owed to the State of Maine. While anyone with an existing tax debt may submit an offer in compromise of that debt, the Assessor’s authority is wholly discretionary; no taxpayer [more...]
Date: 2008-10-26 13:58:06
Which O.C. firms made ‘great workplaces’ job site?
Which O.C. firms made ‘great workplaces’ job site? Mandatory paid sick leave fight not over The Register graphics team has created one of it fun - and a little bit tough - quizzes about Labor Day. Click here and test your knowledge [more...]
Date: 2008-08-30 12:00:49
New Offer in Compromise case under section 7122. Section 7122(a) ... with collection of his unpaid tax liabilities was not an abuse of discretion. The taxpayer's offer did ... it did not reflect his reasonable collection potential. Although the settlement officer's [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 15:17:05
Something Good About America
The daily litany of bad news, which fills the pages of our newspapers, is a constant reminder that we live in a country, ... or “the long war.”), or the downward spiraling of wages, or our personal and public debt [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 11:58:53
I'm The One They Call Rocking John
Someone emailed me the website www.carrtracks.com . I had never heard of it and when I clicked the link it took me to the narrative you see below ... and you would like to be added to this growing collection, email me. My address is on my home page [more...]
Date: 2008-08-30 12:42:35
Preservation Companies, Contact Companies & REO Companies
This list may contain defunct companies or those that have changed their coverage area or services. The listing is not an endorsement of the company - do your own research on the company before signing contracts or accepting assignments. 24 Seven Services - http://www.24sevenservices [more...]
Date: 2008-09-27 03:47:16
News - Politics - Opinions and Commentary
Today's Feature Story:GOP Terrified of American Votersby Jay Bookman - Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionJohn McCain's statement in the debate that ACORN and the liberals are "on the verge of maybe perpetrating one of the greatest frauds in voter history .. [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 12:40:00
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 03, 2008
THIS SITE SUPPORTS ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, EMS CREWS, IN ADDITION TO ALL SERVING IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, ... ErasedCANADA WEATHER WARNINGSNEW BRUNSWICK & MAINE BORDER WAIT TIMESALL OF ATLANTIC CANADA STORM WARNINGS [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 20:36:00
[IMG Daily Kos]
SUBSCRIBE! If you use ad blocking software while viewing Daily Kos, you're getting all the benefits of our site but we're not getting any of the advertisement revenue associated with your visits. This site relies on ad revenue for daily operations: [more...]
Date: 2008-06-18 21:23:35
Credit Card Debt
Credit Card Debt Sunday, September 28, 2008 Introduction To Credit Card Debt credit card debt Ben Franklin once said: “I’d rather go to bed without supper than rise in debt.” What would ... these days. By some estimates, the average U.S. household has $9,840 in credit card debt. So, how [more...]
Date: 2008-09-28 16:35:24
Barack Obama's speech in Jacksonville, Florida
Remarks of Senator Barack Obama—as prepared for delivery Monday, November 3, 2008 Jacksonville, Florida John McCain just doesn’t get it ... of Maine to the sunshine of California, we are one day away from change in America. Tomorrow [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 16:09:10
What is an Offer in Compromise? An offer in compromise (OIC) ... by the taxpayer is equal to or greater than the reasonable collection potential (RCP). The RCP is how the IRS ... amount of tax liability owed within the remainder of the statutory period for collection. Example [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 12:42:03
TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2009
THIS SITE SUPPORTS ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, EMS CREWS, IN ADDITION TO ALL SERVING IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, ... SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK AREASNEW BRUNSWICK & MAINE BORDER WAIT TIMESALL OF ATLANTIC CANADA STORM [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 02:39:00
Veterans Day on Hilton Head Island
The Keynote Speaker was Major General James E. Livingston, Medal of Honor Recipient Major General James E [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 02:23:30
