Unless credit and debit card companies behave according to a new voluntary code of conduct they will have government regulations imposed on them, warned Finance Minister Jim Flaherty.
I’ve been an American Express customer for a long time. But recently they made it apparent that they do not want my custom so I’m in the process of closing my accounts. Unless their customer service tactics are treat ‘em mean and keep ‘em keen something very strange is happening at that company IMHO. It [...]
Democrat Congressman Peter DeFazio (Oregon) told MSNBC that America needs a new economic team. Even Chuck Schumer says "the world economy is at stake" Congressmen Kevin Brady (R-TX), Sam Brownback (R-KS), and Michael Burgess (R-TX) actually spoke the minds of the American people. See video below. Peter DeFazio Rep. DeFazio appeared on The Edge and was asked: Should he [Geithner] stay in his...
This has been a week of departures- our beloved Oprah, Paris Hilton’s removal from “It Girl” status, the plus sized Real Housewives of Orange County lady- so I’m happy to write about positive thoughts. Here’s what I’m lovin’ this week. 1. Books: Feminista by Erica Kennedy . Sometimes you just need Continue reading "What I Love This Week: Feminista, Intelligent...
Posted by guest blogger Locutisprime. Jesse Jackson: 'You can't vote against healthcare and call yourself a black man'. “We even have blacks voting against the healthcare bill from Alabama,” Jackson said at a reception Wednesday night. “You can’t vote against...
By Gavin J. King Recent news posted stating that JP Morgan was hiring 1200 loan officers at locations all across the nation. In case you did not know who they are, they are the wall street bankers who acquired WAMU to get out from under several billion dollars worth of tax money they owe to the government. Sound familiar? I thought it might. Offsetting further tax liability, they also purchased Bear...
By Bart Icles There are many students out there who have bright futures ahead of them. But many of them may never get the chance to go to college and make their dreams and aspirations a reality, simply because they don't have the financial resources to pay for their college tuition. Good thing, though, there are now many scholarships and student loan options that come to the aid of such deserving students...
From what I can tell, Mischa Barton may have attended the popup WIRED Store debut Friday night in New York City – and is one of the celebrities participating in the One WIRED Wish program. WIRED magazine announced that American Express and Chevy are presenting sponsors of the WIRED Store, the magazine’s fifth annual marquee gallery-meets-retail experience. The store features new technology...
It isn’t exactly a good time of year to get into financial trouble, especially with the holiday shopping days almost among us. Lisa Gastineau, formerly Lisa D’Amico, is a Gastineau Girls star who is experiencing a major credit crunch as she will now need to come face to face with American Express. Read [...]
Twilight New Moon - Interview With Non-Vampires I joined the Twihards at the Toronto premiere of Twilight: New Moon last night and, as you can hear from the screaming in the video, the audience was made up of mostly hormone-surging girls and women. And that was just for two minor characters (Bella's day Charlie, played by Billy Burke and her school chum Eric, played by Justin Chon. The pair clearly...
In a recent Washington Post op-ed, Professor Joseph Gyourko, chair of the Wharton School’s Real Estate Department, lists what he sees as the five biggest myths about homeownership. Given the central role of federal housing policy, particularly Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, in our recent financial crisis, it is worth following Professor Gyourko’s suggestion and [...]
With government student loan it will enables students get through school and will pay off the loan after they are employed. This program has help many students get through school as they do not have to worry about where to get tuition fees. Students’ eligibility for loans does not entail much and this enables almost [...]
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings expects to rate Nelnet Student Loan Trust 2009-3 (NSLT 2009-3) as follows: --$418,900,000 student loan asset backed notes 'AAA'. For more information, see the NSLT 2009-3 presale report, available to all investors on Fitch's corporate site, 'www.fitchratings.com'. Additional information is available at www.fitchratings.com. ALL FITCH CREDIT RATINGS ARE SUBJECT...
David Hunkar submits: The complete list of Japanese ADRs traded in the U.S. is listed below: ADR Name Ticker Industry Advantest ATE Tech.Hardware&Equip. Canon CAJ Tech.Hardware&Equip. Hitachi HIT Electron.&ElectricEq Honda Motor HMC Automobiles & Parts Internet Initiative Japan IIJI Software&ComputerSvc Konami KNM Leisure Goods Kubota KUB Industrial Engineer. Kyocera KYO Electron.&ElectricEq...
Back in October 2008, then US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson met with CEOs of the 9 largest US banks. During that meeting, it was reported that Paulson required the CEOs to take TARP money whether they wanted the money or not. In May, Judicial Watch released talking points taken from official documents from those meetings. The talking points used by Paulson in that meeting include the comment that