Debt Consolidation News Feb 2008
Reverse Mortgage Lender Announces Increase in Reverse Mortgages
Go Reverse and Save, an online reverse mortgage lender, announces huge growth in their market as statistics from 2007 are released. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Checking the state's 2008 economic pulse
What will happen now? What are the bright spots in Colorado's economy that may make things easier for us this time? Where are we vulnerable? (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:17:52 GMT)
Reverse Mortgage Lender Announces Increase in Reverse Mortgages
Go Reverse and Save, an online reverse mortgage lender, announces huge growth in their market as statistics from 2007 are released. (PRWeb Feb 2, 2008) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SG9yci1IYWxmLUxvdmUtUGlnZy1aZXRhLVplcm8= (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:18:40 GMT)
IRB Infrastructure Developers: Invest
A good track record in the build-operate-transfer (BOT) space and an early-mover advantage in running toll roads suggest strong growth potential. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:41:55 GMT)
How to Pay for an MBA
Lindsey Aponte, a first-year student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School, made all the right moves when it came to preparing her finances before entering the MBA program. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:08:42 GMT)
Clorox Reports Strong Q2 Results; Updates Fiscal 2008 EPS Outlook to Include Impact of Burt's Bees Acquisition
OAKLAND, Calif.----The Clorox Company today announced that top-line growth and cost savings contributed to strong operating results for the company's fiscal second quarter, which ended Dec. 31, 2007. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:30:00 GMT)
Clorox Reports Strong Q2 Results; Updates Fiscal 2008 EPS Outlook to Include Impact of Burt´s Bees Acquisition
The Clorox Company (2842;NYSE:CLX) today announced that top-line growth and cost savings contributed to (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:01:53 GMT)
Toromont Announces Record Results for 2007
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Toromont Industries Ltd. today reported record financial results for 2007 representing the fifth consecutive year of growth. Revenues and net earnings were higher compared to the same periods of 2006. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:10:25 GMT)
Fiscal Year 2009 Budget in Brief
U.S. Department of Labor Fiscal Year 2003 Budget (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:41:54 GMT)
Rent-A-Center, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Results
PLANO, Texas----Rent-A-Center, Inc. , the nation's largest rent-to-own operator, today announced revenues and earnings for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:05:00 GMT)
Rent-A-Center, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Results
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company”) (NASDAQ/NGS:RCII), the nation’s largest rent-to-own operator, today announced revenues and earnings for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. Fourth Quarter 2007 Results The ... (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:12:46 GMT)
Rent-A-Center, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Results
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ/NGS:RCII), the nation´s largest rent-to-own (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:17:10 GMT)
Husky Energy Reports 2007 Annual and Fourth Quarter Results
Husky Energy Inc. is pleased to announce annual net earnings of $3.2 billion or $3.79 per share, up 18% over the year 2006 from $2.7 billion or $3.21 per share. Cash flow from operations improved by 21% to $5.4 billion or $6.39 per share, compared with $4.5 billion or $5.30 per share in 2006. (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:51:00 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:40:56 GMT)
Fraser Papers Announces 2007 Financial Results
(All financial references are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted) (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:00:00 GMT)
Fraser Papers Announces 2007 Financial Results
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:00:10 GMT)
Wall Street's worst day in 3 months
Stocks tanked Tuesday, after a report showing a big slowdown in the services sector of the economy and cautionary comments from a Fed official amplified fears that a recession is underway or imminent. (Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:15:01 GMT)
Centerra Gold Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings (before Unusual Items) of $0.05 per Share
Centerra Gold Inc. - (Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:46:00 GMT)
Centerra Gold Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings (before Unusual Items) of $0.05 per Share
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Centerra Gold Inc. - (Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:46:58 GMT)
Business briefs
Apple Inc. updated its iPhone and iPod Touch lineup Tuesday, doubling the memory and setting a premium price for its high-end models. (Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:10:37 GMT)
Credit crunch hurting students
Despite the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cuts, lenders are raising rates and fees on some student loans — and making others harder to get. In recent months, average rates on private student loans have increased between 0.5 percent and 1 percent, said Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.org. Last month, for example, MRU Holdings’ MyRichUncle raised some rates on its private student loans, ... (Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:20:52 GMT)
Starving Artist Wins $5,000 in Student Loan Company Video Contest
Prince Gomolvilas, a writer buried in $30,000 worth of student loan debt, wins $5,000 in cash from student loan lender ScholarPoint for his 60-second YouTube video, "College and Its Consequences." (Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Starving Artist Wins $5,000 in Student Loan Company Video Contest
Prince Gomolvilas, a writer buried in $30,000 worth of student loan debt, wins $5,000 in cash from student loan lender ScholarPoint for his 60-second YouTube video, "College and Its Consequences." (PRWeb Feb 6, 2008) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/VGhpci1NYWduLUNyYXMtSGFsZi1aZXRhLVplcm8= (Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:39:21 GMT)
'Frugal' couple has $30,000 in card debt
A couple describes themselves as "very frugal." Dr. Don Taylor is skeptical. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Fortis Earns Record $193 Million in 2007
ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR-- - Fortis Inc. realized net earnings applicable to common shares of $193 million in 2007, 31 per cent higher than earnings of $147 million in 2006. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:00:06 GMT)
Expert: Don Taylor, Ph.D., CFA, CFP
Dear Dr. Don, My current husband and I have a credit card debt of $30,000. My ex-husband owes me $35,000 in back child support. The state attorney general's office has a lien against him, but I don't know when I will get that money. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:20:38 GMT)
Canaccord Capital Inc. reports fiscal third quarter results
Canaccord Capital Inc.'s revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $183.3 million, up 2.8% from the same quarter a year ago. Net income for the same period was $15.0 million, down 36.5% and diluted earnings per share were $0.31, down 36.7% from the same period a year ago. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:35:00 GMT)
Verbatim - ECB Trichet's Introductory Statement Feb 7
Ladies and gentlemen, the Vice-President and I are very pleased to welcome you to our press conference. Let me report on the outcome of our meeting, which was also attended by Commissioner Almunia. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:36:53 GMT)
DJ DOKUMENTATION/Einleitende Bemerkungen von EZB .
Risks to this medium-term outlook for price developments are confirmed to lie on the upside. These risks include the possibility that stronger than currently expected wage growth may emerge, taking into account high capacity utilisation and tight labour market conditions. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:45:38 GMT)
DOKUMENTATION/Einleitende Bemerkungen von EZB ... (zwei)
DJ DOKUMENTATION/Einleitende Bemerkungen von EZB ... (zwei) Risks to this medium-term outlook for price developments are confirmed to lie on the upside. ... (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:08:04 GMT)
G.A.O. Report: More Minority Students Attending Affordable Colleges
Minority students are taking advantage of affordable education options in increasing numbers, with minority college enrollment up overall and especially at schools with the smallest tuition increases, according to a recent report by the Government Accountability Office. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:36:00 GMT)
07.02.2008 - DJ DOKUMENTATION/Einleitende Bemerkungen von EZB ... (zwei)
Risks to this medium-term outlook for price developments are confirmed to lie on the upside. These risks include the possibility that stronger than currently expected wage growth may emerge, taking into account high capacity utilisation and tight labour market conditions. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:21:41 GMT)
Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results
Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. today announced results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2007. (Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:01:00 GMT)
Computer Modelling Group Announces Third Quarter Results
CALGARY, ALBERTA-- - Computer Modelling Group Ltd. is pleased to announce our third quarter results for the nine months ended December 31, 2007. (Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:30:00 GMT)
Germany Steps In To Save WestLB
The bank gets a state-backed lifeline to smooth the path for a takeover. (Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:36:48 GMT)
Albany International Reports Fourth-Quarter Earnings
ALBANY, N.Y.----Albany International Corp. reported fourth-quarter net income per share of $0.27, after net restructuring adjustments increased net income by $0.02. Net income per share was reduced by idle-capacity costs related to restructuring of $0.05 and costs related to continuing performance-improvement initiatives of $0.23, while discrete income tax adjustments increased net income by ... (Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:47:00 GMT)
Albany International Reports Fourth-Quarter Earnings
Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) reported fourth-quarter net income per share of $0.27, after net restructuring adjustments increased net income by $0.02. Net income per share was reduced by idle-capacity costs related to restructuring ... (Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:08:53 GMT)
Student-loan borrowers face higher rates, fees
Despite the Federal Reserve’s latest reduction of interest rates, lenders are raising rates and fees on some student loans — and making others harder to get. (Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:40:56 GMT)
The Bush bust of '08: It's all downhill from here, folks
"I just saw a picture of Bernanke stripped to the waist in the boiler-room shoveling greenbacks into the furnace.” Rob Dawg, Calculated Risk blog-site (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:40:04 GMT)
Student-loan borrowers face higher rates, fees
Despite the Federal Reserve’s latest reduction of interest rates, lenders are raising rates and fees on some student loans — and making others harder to get. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:41:39 GMT)
Ridley Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2008
MANKATO, MINNESOTA and WINNIPEG, MANITOBA-- - Ridley Inc. today reported its financial results for its fiscal 2008 second quarter ended December 31, 2007. All currency amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:50:34 GMT)
Eight Ways To Be A Better Borrower
We cover nasty credit-card tricks, debt consolidation and credit limits, amongst other things. Five other things, to be exact. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:00:48 GMT)
CORRECTING and REPLACING Albany International Reports Fourth-Quarter Earnings
Please replace the release dated Feb. 8, 2008 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. This version corrects an error that appeared in Table 2 of the original release, which had incorrectly reported PMC ... (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:22:24 GMT)
Wall Street enjoys modest rebound
US stocks enjoyed a modest rebound on Monday, led by energy and technology companies, helping offset worries about the threat of new turmoil in credit markets. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:10:23 GMT)
Modest gains on Wall St led by energy and tech
US stocks chalked up modest gains on Monday, led by energy and technology companies, helping offset worries about the threat of new turmoil in credit markets. (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:45:14 GMT)
Private student loan scandal yields reforms
To gauge what a year of scandal has done to the student loan business, look no farther than the Web site of Pennsylvania's Dickinson College. ... (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:21:40 GMT)
Consolidating federal loans less appealing with fixed rates
Just a few years ago, student borrowers couldn't check their mailboxes without wading through letters from companies offering to consolidate their loans. ... (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:21:59 GMT)
Readers share student loan stories
Readers to recount their experiences -- mostly negative -- with student loans as a way to help others entering the student-loan frontier. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:23:11 GMT)
Glossary of financial-aid terms
Understanding student loans requires learning a new vocabulary, sprinkled with acronyms such as FAFSA, EFC and SAR. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:23:42 GMT)
GE Money execs to move to London
A change in management at GE Money in Stamford will result in the transfer of some of its key leaders to GE Money operations in London. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:14:47 GMT)
Online Financial Portal Adds Super-Jumbo Residential Loans up to $50MM
Lending Gateway, LLC continues to add flavors of loan types to menu of services including domestic Jumbo Loans and international commercial loans. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Online Financial Portal Adds Super-Jumbo Residential Loans up to $50MM
Lending Gateway, LLC continues to add flavors of loan types to menu of services including domestic Jumbo Loans and international commercial loans. (PRWeb Feb 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/jumbo/loans/prweb696054.htm (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:39:09 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:24:25 GMT)
IMF MD: Medium Term Fiscal Consolidation Priority For India
NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- Medium-term fiscal consolidation remains a priority for the Indian government as the country's economy expands at a rapid rate, a senior International Monetary Fund executive said Wednesday. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:47:11 GMT)
Gerdau Announces 2007 Consolidated Results
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MGIC Investment Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
MGIC Investment Corporation today reported a net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 of $1.47 billion, including certain items described below. This compares with net income of $121.5 million for the same quarter a year ago. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:31:00 GMT)
Nigeria: 11 Banks to Raise $1 Billion Capital Base By Month End - CBN
Eleven banks in the country will by the end of this month, raise over $11 billion private capital base as a demonstration of the financial strength of post - banking consolidation exercise in the Nigerian economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), governor has said. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:19:59 GMT)
ots: DOCDATA N.V. Announces its 2007 Year-End Resu.
DOCDATA NV Announces its 2007 YearEnd Results Waalwijk The Netherlands Strategy Vision 2010 Gear to Growth Already Yields Rewards Revenue Increases With 18% to EUR 702 Million Net Result Realised of (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:58:54 GMT)
Signature Bank Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY), a New York-based full-service commercial bank, today announced results for its 2007 fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:09:01 GMT)
AMA Advocates For Provisions To Help Med Students And Residents In Higher Ed Reauthorization Bill
In an effort to aid medical students and residents with their high debt-burden and make sure there are enough young physicians to serve our aging population, the American Medical Association (AMA) successfully secured a number of provisions in the higher education reauthorization bill, known as the C (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:14:30 GMT)
Text of SEC chair's remarks to Congress
Text of Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox's opening remarks to the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, as provided by the SEC: (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:44:14 GMT)
Text of SEC Chair's Remarks to Congress
Text of Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox's opening remarks to the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, as provided by the SEC: Chairman Dodd, Senator Shelby, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to... (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:08:52 GMT)
15.2.2008: Meldung: ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.: third quarter results
CAMBRIDGE, ON, Feb. 13 / ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2007 - as well as a number of initiatives to restore profitability, reduce costs and improve operational effectiveness in fiscal 2009. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:19:59 GMT)
Get tough, Wayne
TREASURER Wayne Swan made a limp-wristed attempt this week of reining in the banks' billion-dollar bounty, writes Scott Pape . (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
BBB announces Top Ten Scams of 2007
N. IDAHO/E. WASH. - Schemes and scams take various forms but they all share common traits. The Better Business Bureau says knowing the danger signs and how to protect yourself can save you time and money. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:20:54 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:08:54 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:41:29 GMT)
Credit crisis squeezes Iowa Student Loan
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp., a key funding source for more than 68,500 students, says the nation’s credit crunch has left it unable to properly fund loans for 2008-09. (Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:19:05 GMT)
Credit crisis squeezes Iowa Student Loan
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp., a key source of higher education funding for more than 68,500 students, has told colleges and universities statewide that the nation's credit crunch has left it unable to properly fund loans for the 2008-09 school year. (Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:25:12 GMT)
Minority suppliers face peril
Plastech, the largest U.S. minority-owned auto parts maker, is fighting for more than its survival in bankruptcy court. The Dearborn-based company's struggle symbolizes the troubles besetting many minority-run suppliers in today's turbulent auto industry. (Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:15:42 GMT)
SES Reports Another Year of Strong Financial Performance
SES, the pre-eminent satellite operator worldwide (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), reports on financial performance for the year to 31 December 2007. (Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:30:00 GMT)
SES Reports Another Year of Strong Financial Performance
BETZDORF, Luxembourg----SES, the pre-eminent satellite operator worldwide , reports on financial performance for the year to 31 December 2007. (Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:30:00 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:26:05 GMT)
Prague bourse PX index up 1.74% Monday, with all titles posting gains,led by developer ECM
PRAGUE. FEBRUARY 18. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - The Prague Stock Exchange (BCPP) blue-chip PX index gained 1.74% Monday to close at 1,568.5 points, with all stocks ending in the plus column on a day marked by exceptionally low trade volume, due to a U.S. holiday. (Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:16:38 GMT)
PharMerica Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky.----PharMerica Corporation , the second largest institutional pharmacy services company in the United States, today reported the results of its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. (Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMT)
PharMerica Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007
PharMerica Corporation (NYSE: PMC), the second largest institutional pharmacy services company in (Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:02:57 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:41:08 GMT)
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TransCommunity Financial Corporation Reports 2007 Earnings
TransCommunity Financial Corporation announced the results of operations for the year 2007. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $2.5 million, or $0.54 per share, versus net income of $117 thousand, or $0.03 per share for the same period during 2006. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:06:00 GMT)
College students may have harder time borrowing money
DES MOINES (AP) - The Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp. says it won't be able to properly fund loans for the 2008-09 school year because of the nation's credit crunch. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:11:31 GMT)
Credit unions put aside more for reserves
As delinquent loans increased in 2007, Wisconsin credit unions set aside 20% more than a year earlier to beef up reserves for potentially bad debt, a new report by a state regulator shows. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:35:49 GMT)
Bills.com Suggests Debt Options Whether Credit Is Good or Bad
10 ways to cope with crippling debt for any credit score. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
How to Find the Lowest Rate from you Local Lender Today
Helping struggling homeowners: FSBO website Fizber.com partners with CreditAndDebt.com to offer credit report products to their customers. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Bills.com Suggests Debt Options Whether Credit Is Good or Bad
10 ways to cope with crippling debt for any credit score. (PRWeb Feb 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb705014.htm (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:23:35 GMT)
How to Find the Lowest Rate from you Local Lender Today
Helping struggling homeowners: FSBO website Fizber.com partners with CreditAndDebt.com to offer credit report products to their customers. (PRWeb Feb 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb699913.htm (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:25:06 GMT)
RONA Announces 2007 Results and Introduces New Initiatives to Revitalize Sales and Optimize Network
RONA inc., the largest Canadian retailer and distributor of hardware, renovation and gardening products announced a sales increase of 7.1% in 2007 on a comparable basis. The year's operating income stood at $400.2 million, up 6.3% on a comparable basis. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:21:00 GMT)
RONA Announces 2007 Results and Introduces New Initiatives to Revitalize Sales and Optimize Network
BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC-- - RONA inc. , the largest Canadian retailer and distributor of hardware, renovation and gardening products announced a sales increase of 7.1% in 2007 on a comparable basis . (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:21:25 GMT)
Lithuania—2008 Article IV Consultation Discussions Concluding Statement
Lithuania's economic performance over much of the past decade has been impressive, reflecting in part broad macroeconomic stability . Real GDP growth has been rapid, inflation has been low, and unemployment has fallen. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:44:37 GMT)
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First California Financial Group Announces 2007 Results
First California Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAL) (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:36:00 GMT)
Tips for finding funding as credit crunch squeezes student loans
Tips for finding funding as credit crunch squeezes student loans (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:33:11 GMT)
Allianz cuts jobs, structured finance at Dresdner
Europe's biggest insurer, Allianz , is axing hundreds of jobs at its Dresdner Kleinwort investment bank and slashing its complex structured finance business, after suffering big fourth-quarter writedowns. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:20:29 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:56:20 GMT)
It's Loanly At The Top
There are almost 80 different lenders currently offering personal loans. Here's one good example that tops the best buy tables in more ways than one. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:11:28 GMT)
Eight Ways To Be A Better Borrower
We cover nasty credit-card tricks, debt consolidation and credit limits, amongst other things. Five other things, to be exact. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:59:33 GMT)
Banks 'will have to get smarter'
22 February 2008 Abu Dhabi: National Bank of Abu Dhabi is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:47:43 GMT)
Eight Ways To Be A Better Borrower
We cover nasty credit-card tricks, debt consolidation and credit limits, amongst other things. Five other things, to be exact. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:22:47 GMT)
Mount faces loan crisis
LENOX — The president of The Mount, the historic home of famed American novelist Edith Wharton, said that Berkshire Bank is threatening "imminent foreclosure" against the Plunkett Street tourist destination but has given the organization until March 24 to raise $3 million. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:37:50 GMT)
From mistakes we learn
Ego should not rule your investment decisions. Admitting that you were wrong is the first step towards success. Raj Mehta, 36, was a risk-averse investor till September last year. Then, the stock market lightning hit him. Historical highs every week left him completely flustered. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:21:51 GMT)
Eight Ways To Be A Better Borrower
We cover nasty credit-card tricks, debt consolidation and credit limits, amongst other things. Five other things, to be exact. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:13:19 GMT)
Loose rules helped push refinancing
About 34 percent of all refinance loans for single-family homeowners in Iowa in 2006 were high-interest. Only nine states had a higher percentage. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:07:08 GMT)
Rural Iowa poised for hit from foreclosure problems
Rural Iowa is poised to be hit much harder by the nation’s foreclosure crisis, as a greater portion of borrowers in small communities struggle to make ends meet, according to a Des Moines Register analysis of lending data. The number of adjustable-rate mortgages that will reset to higher interest rates will peak this summer and fall, increasing the cost of homeownership for millions of borrowers ... (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:08:53 GMT)
Focus may be on NREGA, debt relief for farmers
Chidambaram may try to shift attention from high prices of essentials (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:29:59 GMT)
EDF Energies Nouvelles: 2007 full-year results: another year of strong growth
PARIS----Regulatory News: (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:45:00 GMT)
EDF Energies Nouvelles: 2007 full-year results: another year of strong growth
Regulatory News: EDF Energies Nouvelles, (Paris: EEN), again posted very strong growth and met or exceeded all the objectives: EBITDA of €134.3 million (up 46.3%), multiplied by 2.2 over two years Net income of €51.4 million (up 134.7%), ... (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:51:58 GMT)
MOHELA suspends private lending, loan consolidation
The Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA), Missouri's student loan agency, has suspended its loan consolidation and private lending services as the market for auction-rate securities backed by student loan debt continues to dry up. The changes could make it more difficult and expensive for Missouri students to finance their college educations. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:52:59 GMT)
Nelnet president warns of potential crisis in student loan industry
Add Jeff Noordhoek’s voice to those warning of a potential crisis in the student loan industry. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:47:35 GMT)
Analyzing An Acquisition Announcement
When one company acquires another there is a possibility that the deal will be a tremendous success, or a catastrophic failure. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:41:31 GMT)
Shares rally Monday on optimism about bond insurers
Global stocks posted big gains on easing credit worries as a proposed plan to rescue a leading U.S. bond insurer began to emerge and a credit agency raised its view of another large insurer. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:05:50 GMT)
GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stocks rise as bond insurer worries ease
NEW YORK, Feb 25 - Global stocks jumped to big gains on Monday on easing credit worries as a proposed plan to rescue a leading U.S. bond insurer began to emerge and a credit agency's raised its view of another huge insurer. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:14:11 GMT)
AltaGas Utility Group Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 Results and a Quarterly Dividend of $0.04 Per ...
CALGARY, ALBERTA-- - The Board of Directors of AltaGas Utility Group Inc. today announced net income of $2.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2007 and net income of $4.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to $2.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2006 and net income of $4.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:36:52 GMT)
Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V. Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter Results Ended December 31, 2007
Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V. , a leading Mexican fixed- line integrated telecommunications company, announced today its unaudited fourth quarter results ended December 31, 2007. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:53:00 GMT)
BDO to issue P15B in tier 2 notes
Banco de Oro-EPCI Inc., the banking arm of the SM group, said Tuesday it board has approved a plan to issue up to P15 billion in subordinated debt or tier-2 notes over a period of one year. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:59:11 GMT)
'Against the Wall'
A ground-breaking study by a local nonprofit group that counsels low-income people has reached some frightening and surprising conclusions about th.... (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:14:13 GMT)
Liberty Global Reports Fiscal 2007 Results
Liberty Global, Inc. ("Liberty Global" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:LBTYA) (NASDAQ:LBTYB) (NASDAQ:LBTYK), today announces financial and operating results for the fourth quarter ("Q4") and year ended December 31, 2007. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:42:06 GMT)
Papa John's Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Earnings
LOUISVILLE, Ky.----Papa John's International, Inc. today announced revenues of $283.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2007, representing an increase of 2.2% from revenues of $277.9 million for the same period in 2006, including approximately $20.0 million for the additional week of operations in 2006, as described below. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:09:00 GMT)
Davis + Henderson Income Fund Reports Growth in Revenue and Cash Flow in Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2007
Davis + Henderson Income Fund reported increases in revenue and cash flow for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:48:00 GMT)
Magna announces fourth quarter and 2007 results
Magna International Inc. today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
Student Loan Forgiveness
A new law lends a helping hand to teachers and other public servants. Find out what it takes to qualify and how to apply. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:42:50 GMT)
Elephant Loans appoints ex-Vanco man to chair
Loan consultant Elephant Loans has appointed former Vanco director Simon Hargreaves as its new chairman. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:24:00 GMT)
BMW of North America Selects GE Motor Club as Exclusive Emergency Roadside Assistance Provider in the U.S.
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. & STAMFORD, Conn.----BMW of North America, LLC and GE Money today announced, an exclusive relationship that brings the GE Motor Club roadside assistance program to BMW and MINI owners in the U.S. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:30:00 GMT)
LowRateSearch.com: First to Offer Help Finding Low Rates on Loan, Insurance, and Travel Products Alike
The need for one place to find low rates on different products has finally been filled. Whether low rates on loans, insurance, or travel are desirable, LowRateSearch.com is a great resource to help find them. Developed by and for the average consumer, LowRateSearch.com offers a reliable, quality network of lenders, insurers, and travel companies offering their lowest rates. Current, ... (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:46:19 GMT)
TD Bank Financial Group Delivers Solid Results for the First Quarter of 2008; Raises Dividend
Reported diluted earnings per share were $1.33, compared with (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:30:00 GMT)
TD Bank Financial Group Delivers Solid Results for the First Quarter of 2008; Raises Dividend
TD Bank Financial Group today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2008. Overall results for the quarter reflect solid contributions from each of TDBFG's four business lines. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:30:00 GMT)
UPDATE: Digging Out From Debt Mountain: Lessons For U.S. Banks
SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones) -- With profits at U.S. banks and thrifts at a 16- year low in the fourth quarter and U.S. consumer expectations at a 17-year low in February, financial headlines often read more like history lessons. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:56:45 GMT)
Digging out from debt mountain: lessons for U.S. banks
As American banks dig out from under their mountain of bad debt, analysts say policymakers would do well to remember Japan's string of mistakes as it grappled with its own bad-loan crisis, after the late 1980s bubble economy burst and left financial institutions burdened with massive levels of bad loans. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:58:18 GMT)
Gujarat worried over sixth pay commission recommendations
Gandhinagar, Feb 28: The recommendations of the sixth pay commission are not yet out, but the Gujarat government is already worried over the impact they may have on the state economy. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:06:51 GMT)
CIBC announces first quarter 2008 results
CIBC announced a net loss of $1,456 million for the first quarter ended January 31, 2008, compared with net income of $770 million for the same period last year. Diluted loss per share was $4.39, compared with $2.11 diluted earnings per share a year ago. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:30:00 GMT)
Eight Ways To Be A Better Borrower
We cover nasty credit-card tricks, debt consolidation and credit limits, amongst other things. Five other things, to be exact. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:59:02 GMT)
Students find limits of school loans in interest rates
College grads face a lower chance of unemployment than high school graduates, and earn an average $1.5 million more during their careers, according to the Sallie Mae Web site. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:26:21 GMT)
Eight Ways To Be A Better Borrower
We cover nasty credit-card tricks, debt consolidation and credit limits, amongst other things. Five other things, to be exact. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:01:06 GMT)
India's Chidambaram Cuts Taxes as Elections Near, Economy Slows
Feb. 29 (Bloomberg) -- India's Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram cut taxes and waived farm loans ahead of elections, aiming to revive an economy that last quarter grew at the slowest pace since 2005. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:49:26 GMT)
Finance Minister's Budget Speech
The finance minister announced major sops for farmers, pharmaceutical firms, salaried class and women. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:16:48 GMT)
India Cuts Taxes as Election Looms, GDP Slows to 8.4% (Update2)
Feb. 29 (Bloomberg) -- India's Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram plans to cut taxes and waive farm loans to shore up voter support and encourage consumer spending after the economy expanded at the slowest pace since 2005. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:04:12 GMT)
Student Loan Forgiveness
I read in your column that under a new federal law, college students in teacher-prep programs are eligible for annual grants of $4,000 to help cover college costs. My daughter is studying to be a teacher, so obviously I'm very interested in this grant. How can she apply? (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:03:44 GMT)
Cong toasts ‘historic’ step
New Delhi, Feb. 29: If the NDA saw “India Shining” four years ago, the Congress’s theme song today was “India Suffering”. And the Rs 60,000-crore loan waiver for farmers was at its centre. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:45:09 GMT)
