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Former gambler wins his life back Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:55PMJeremy started gambling at school football and hockey pools when he was 11.
Shania Twain, head the Fed! Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:46PMSeven years ago I wrote a column: "Shania Twain, head the Fed!" The Canadian country-pop star was better suited to lead the U.S. Federal Reserve than the man then considered an economic maestro, Alan Greenspan, I argued.
Thomastown student loses $20,000 Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:11PMA STUDENT says his IT training school's collapse has cost him $20,000.
Arianna Huffington: Third World America: Why I Wrote the Book and What We Need to Do to Save America's Middle Class Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:46PMGrowing up in Greece, everyone knew someone who'd left to find a better life in America. That was the phrase everyone associated with America: "a better life." When I came to live here in 1980, I knew there was no other place I'd rather live. Thirty years later, I still feel that way. But something went wrong -- terribly wrong -- and put our country on a very dangerous path that threatens to ...
Gambling addiction controlled his life Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:26PMJeremy started gambling at school football and hockey pools when he was 11. At 16, he went to his first racetrack, fibbing to his parents about his whereabouts.
All blogs posts by Pattrick Smellie Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:47PMHubbard needs to distance himself 31 Aug, 6:29pm OK, everybody take a deep breath. Underneath all the fog of commentary and arm-waving, a fairly simple thing has happened to South Canterbury Finance today. Its...
Obama's Next Economic Plan: Don't Call It a Stimulus Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:15PMThe President is coming up with programs and plans that sound just like additional stimulus. Just don't call it stimulus!
Obama seeks $50 billion in transportation spending to create jobs Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:47AMThe president says the plan would put construction workers back on the job without adding to the deficit. Republicans say it's more unnecessary spending. WASHINGTON — President Obama on Monday called for a $50-billion surge in spending on the nation's roads, runways and railroads, his latest effort to respond to the stubbornly sluggish economy in a political climate turning against his party.
GOP leader ordered to pay nearly $8K in dispute Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:20AMBOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho Republican official was ordered by the courts to pay nearly $8,000 linked to tardy payments on his credit card. The Idaho Statesman reports Rod Beck, the Idaho GOP's Region 4 chairman, stopped paying his Discovery Card bill in January 2009. Court records indicate Beck disputed a $6,695.51 bill, but a judge granted a motion from debt collectors for summary judgment ...
When Corporate Cards Hurt Personal Credit Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:12AMThey go by many names: corporate cards, company cards, travel cards and purchase cards. Whatever you call them, american workers charged 140-billion dollars on them last year. And if you don't know how yours works, you could be responsible for that balance. Company - Business - Shopping - Gifts - Stationery
7 common investing mistakes you MUST avoid Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:48AMHere's a list of the seven common investing mistakes that you should avoid at any cost.
College costs can be cut –a little Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:38AMIf you’re a college student, or have one in the family, cost cutting is probably your No. 1 priority right now. If so, you’ll probably find the tips offered in a recent Kiplinger article by Marc A. Wojno indispensable.
Fix your credit score, step by step Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:00AMA credit score is computed in five parts. Follow these hints to improve each component.
The way to a man's heart? Savings Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:39AMEach month in the glossy and gossipy women's magazines, readers are teased with articles that promise to reveal "the secrets to pleasing your man." Talk less, tease more. Give up the remote, put down the makeup.
Scammers target auto repair shops Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:10AMA variation on a Nigerian wire scam apparently is targeting automobile repair shops in the Medford area. Using a stolen credit card, the scammers say they want to have a car towed to the repair shop, but need the shop to wire money to pay for the towing.
Pedal-to-metal fix for state budget? Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:04AMIn a hurry? Cough up some bucks, and put the pedal to the metal.
Labour leadership candidates can not 'side step' the economy Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:52AMBilly Hayes, general secretary of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), speaks to ePolitix.com about why he is backing Ed Balls for Labour leader and his continuing battle to keep the Royal Mail out of private hands.
Financial program coming to FUMC Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:07PMSPECIAL TO THE LOG CABIN NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Financial Peace University (FPU), the 13-week program taught by Dave Ramsey, has helped more than 1 million families across the country positively change their financial future.
How to ... use credit life assurance Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:50PMIt is extremely important to have life assurance to cover debt should you die, become disabled or are retrenched, but speciality consumer credit life assurance has a history of exploiting consumers. In the ninth part of our "How to" series on life assurance, we cover the important things you need to know about credit life assurance.
Emulex Names Benck President, Closes Key Acquisition Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:13PMJeff Benck took over the No. 2 spot as president at Costa Mesa’s Emulex, in the Technology column
MONEY & BANKING Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:30AMNON-PERFORMING ASSETS: Loan waiver to come under tax net in new regime May create hardships for debt restructuring cases. Corporates going in for debt restructuring may face rough weather on the income-tax front when the Direct Taxes Code (DTC) comes into play from April ...
Debt Relief Companies Get Hit with New Government Rules Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:30AMDebt relief companies are in hot waters, as new changes to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) will prevent them to charge upfront fees until they actually do something for the consumer, Wall Street Journal reported. The TSR provisions will be in effect beginning Sept. 27. Three rules apply: (1) debt relief companies are to let consumers know what will happen, (2) what it will cost, (3) and how ...
Shoppers ramp up spending Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:21AMSHOPPERS like Toowoomba mother Rhona Sorrensen are returning to stores and restaurants and consequently are saving less money.
Buried in debt: ISU student debt load among highest in nation Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:19AMFor some college students, graduation means a chance to spread their wings and fly, but for those weighed down by student loan debt, it’s more like a plunge into a dark unknown.
Searching for wisdom Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:30AMToday in our society and nation there's a serious disconnect between what someone has the right to do, and what someone actually should do.
Bad FICO score? Here's how to boost it Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:15AMIf you're thinking about buying a home, you know it's more important than ever to have a high FICO score.The pie at the right shows all the components that make up your score. What steps would you take to bump it up? How would you even know where to...
Upside-down mortgages rising on Springfield are homes Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:38AMIf you owe more on your mortgage than your home is worth, that's considered an upside-down mortgage. In the Springfield area, 8.1 percent of mortgaged homes are upside down, according to a recent nationwide study of "negative equity" rates.
New rules restrict credit counselors Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:14AMThe North Platte Telegraph We've all seen the ads, we've received the phone calls. Buried in credit card debt? Want to settle what you owe for pennies on the dollar? Falling for the pitch of companies who promise to help you pay off your debt can cost hundreds of dollars and leave consumers facing the same amount of debt. It's called "front loading," and the Federal Trade Commission is going to ...
Thinking Outside the Stocks Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:58AMThe stock market may be slumping, but other investments, from student housing to parking lots, are surging. Here's how to play them.
Fight over the castle Cawley built Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:31AMThe 23,900-square-foot Wilmington mansion that once belonged to credit-card banker Charlie Cawley has devolved into a high-profile symbol of the housing bubble.
Recession offers a chance to teach financial lessons Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:36AMAs our nation and Michigan continue to recover from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, it is more important than ever to support financial literacy efforts now under way in communities across our country.
401(k) loan? It may make sense Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:00AMNew research suggests it may be worthwhile to use retirement money to pay off some types of debt.
Facebook lifeline for Excom students Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:00AMSearch for lost millions and hope goes online.
Plan Your Week Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:38AMCoffee & Contacts: 8 a.m., Gail Pittman Designs, 115 W. Jackson St., Suite 1F, Ridgeland. Details: Madison County chamber at (601) 605-2554.
Update: O.C. jobless cope weather tough year Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:03AMLeslie Caldera After biking to work for 23 years, Leslie Caldera knows a routine. There's dressing for the ride. There's fighting the traffic. There's that best route he mapped out years ago. There's changing into his work clothes after arrival....
Leading Off: Divorce shows how Dodgers are drowning Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:53PMAs they host the Giants for a three-game series beginning tonight, the Dodgers are a mess – and there's little hope in sight.
Home Is Where the Tax Exemption Is Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:15PMSTATE and local governments are cracking down on people for improperly claiming something called the homestead exemption. Take Representative Charles B. Rangel of New York, who was accused of doing just that on a home he owns in Washington, D.C.
'Good debt' exists for wise students Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:54PMDebt begins in college for many students because loan options and credit card applications abound. The problem is that many students are unaware of the responsibilities that come with either.
Traversing a tough road Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:14PMWINDOM - A trailer rests on the edge of U.S. 56 where his life's possessions are stored not far from ...
Unemployment forces 32-year resident of Eagle Valley to move Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:40PMMike Green, right, packs items in his Eagle-Vail home Monday afternoon. Green, a 32-year resident of the Vail area, is moving away because he is unable to find a job.
Students will have to learn new ways to build credit histories Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:55PMCARD Act has reduced marketing to people younger than 21.
Church pastor might have stolen as much as $1 million Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:36PMAs pastor of the Harvest of Pentecost Church, David A. Thompson never claimed an annual salary of more than $44,300 on his tax returns. Yet he twice purchased automobiles by listing his salary as $100,000 on loan applications. "The potential was certainly there," Thompson said when a prosecutor asked why he used the larger figure to apply for loans
Consumers set aside €81bn for a rainy day Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:53PMCONSUMERS are saving at record rates with close to €81 billion set aside on deposit for a rainy day, as three million savers put away an average of €3,999 every year.
Short Hops: There's value in call-ups, but better way to do it Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:07PMTeams spend months sweating matchups. Then comes Sept. 1, and a bunch of call-ups throw a monkey wrench in those plans. Does baseball really need to expand rosters at such a crucial time in the season? Scott Miller has another option. Baseball - Scott Miller - Sports - History - monkey
Changes will keep companies honest: Consumers faced many hidden fees before. Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:00PMChanges will keep companies honest: Consumers faced many hidden fees before.
How to get ahead in advertising Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:11PMBut for Saatchi & Saatchi, the London advertising agency founded 40 years ago next week, you mightn't be reading this page. Indeed, there just mightn't have been an Independent at all – something in the time-space continuum could've gone slip-sliding away. That's the way The Independent's original 1980s' founding Gang of Three – Andreas Whittam Smith, Matthew Symonds and Stephen Glover – tell it ...
The 'Obama debt relief' scam Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:32PMNew regulations will soon crack down on shady debt settlement companies. Until then, don't let desperation guide your decisions. Plus: What to ask before signing on.
ReadyForZero Wants To Help You Get Control Of Credit Card Debt Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:20PMCredit card debt is a serious issue for Americans, who have an average of four credit cards each. Defaulting on credit card bills can result in damage to your credit score and even bankruptcy. Y Combinator -backed ReadyForZero is launching today as easy to use web-based platform to help guide consumers out of credit card debt. The site asks you to import your credit card information, including ...
Zen and the art of economy repair Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:44PMThe Japanese accept economic decline with grace. Should we follow their example?
Capital One's moves send credit card interest rates falling Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:28PMInterest rates on new credit card offers fell this week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report, after Capital One introduced lower rates on several of its cards.