Cash Advance News Aug 2007

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Northern Dynasty & Anglo American Establish 50:50 Partnership to Advance Pebble Project to Production
Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.(AMEX: NAK) announces the signing and completion of a transaction with Anglo American plc(JSE: AGL), whereby a wholly owned subsidiary of Anglo American has become a 50% partner with The Northern Dynasty Partnership in a limited partnership with equal rights in the Pebble Copper-Gold-Molybdenum Project in southwestern Alaska, USA, by making a staged cash investment ... (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:27:00 GMT)

Advance America Announces Pennsylvania Court Decision; Plans to Contest Ruling
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. , announced today that an unfavorable ruling was issued by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania directing the Company's subsidiary in Pennsylvania to immediately suspend its current operations and discontinue its "Choice Line of Credit" in the state. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:35:00 GMT)

Court closes payday lender
Advance America's $150 monthly fee is ruled illegal. Valley has a number of centers. A payday lending business violated Pennsylvania consumer law by providing loans of as much as $500 to people in return for 6 percent interest plus a $150 monthly fee, a state court ruled Tuesday. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 07:29:16 GMT)

Payday loan reform results mixed
A state study found that a 2005 law regulating payday loans saved Illinois borrowers $20.6 million in loan fees and interest charges over 18 months. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:20:01 GMT)

Assessing your cash flow needs can help to avoid big problems
A company's cash flow is its lifeblood. Without a steady stream flowing in and out, you run the risk of damaging your credit and stalling the growth of your business. The key to warding off problems is to project your cash flow needs. These strategies... (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:54:31 GMT)

Business ticker for 8/01/2007
PA. ROUNDUP --- Advance America Cash Advance Centers , a payday lending business violated Pennsylvania consumer law by providing loans of as much as $500 to people in return for 6 percent interest plus a $150 monthly fee, a state court ruled yesterday. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:03:05 GMT)

Ontario enforcing new payday loan rules
Ontario's new rules forcing payday lenders to clearly post their interest rates and fees went into effect in the province on Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:27:39 GMT)

Ontario enforcing new payday loan rules
Ontario's new rules forcing payday lenders to clearly post their interest rates and fees on store posters and use standardized forms went into effect in the province on Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:54:35 GMT)

New regulations covering payday lending firms in Ontario now in effect
TORONTO (CP) - Customers looking to take out a payday loan in Ontario now have a clear picture of the interest rates and fees they are handing over. New regulations covering payday loan operations take effect today. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:16:59 GMT)

Unliquidated: P600T cash
SOME family members of former Mandaue City mayor Thadeo Ouano obtained some P6.2 million in cash advances since 2002, and some P629,500 remained unliquidated by the end of March 2007. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:10:23 GMT)

Court sides with Banking Dept. in high-cost loan lawsuit
A payday lending business violated Pennsylvania consumer law by providing loans of as much as $500 to people in return for 6 percent interest plus a $150 monthly fee, a state court ruled Tuesday. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:13:54 GMT)

Advance America Shares Plunge on Ruling
Shares of Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. plunged Wednesday after a state court ruled that the payday lender violated Pennsylvania consumer law and directed the company to suspend operations in the state. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:06:00 GMT)

State 'payday' law saves consumers millions
CHICAGO - A state law that imposed new restrictions on "payday" lenders has saved consumers more than $20 million since it took effect in December 2005, Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration said Tuesday. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:16:36 GMT)

The 15-Minute Tip: Spend your way to college savings
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- I like rewards cards. Rewards cards return cash -- or something tangible -- in proportion to how much you use them. As long as you're using a credit card, you might as well split the profits with the issuer, right? (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:25:51 GMT)

Advance America centers won't close after decision
Advance America Inc. said it will ask Commonwealth Court to delay forcing the lender to suspend its operations and discontinue its Choice Line of Credit in Pennsylvania. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:28:42 GMT)

Crown Financial Services Announces a New Working Capital Program for Businesses - Merchant Account Cash Advances
Crown Financial Services, Inc, a Las Vegas based firm, has announced their new program "Working Capital to Grow Your Business". It utilizes one of the least-known merchant financing strategies for successful businesses. The use of a merchant cash advance program or credit card receivables funding. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

OP payday loan company’s quarterly results top Wall Street forecasts
Overland Park-based payday loan company QC Holdings Inc. this morning said higher loan volume in its second quarter helped boost net income. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:15:11 GMT)

QC Holdings beats analysts' estimate
QC Holdings Inc. reported higher second-quarter earnings and revenue due to more payday loans, which resulted from a higher number of branches and customer transactions, and a bigger average loan size. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:46:10 GMT)

Mum's 240pc interest scare
KAREN Deakin doesn't want to see another payday lender again. A loan bearing 240 per cent interest rates tends to do that. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance on Earnings; Viacom, Starbucks Shares Gain
Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks advanced for a third day this week after consumer and media companies' earnings topped analysts' estimates. Viacom Inc., owner of MTV Networks and Paramount Pictures, rose the most in a year on higher cable television sales. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:55:34 GMT)

SCA Selected by Advance Auto to Administer Private Label Credit Card Program for 35 Stores in Puerto Rico
Advance Auto Parts has selected Shoppers Charge Accounts Co. to administer the private label credit card program for its 35 Western Auto/Advance Auto Parts stores in Puerto Rico. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:22:00 GMT)

Most U.S. Stocks Advance on Earnings; Viacom, CVS/Caremark Gain
Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Most U.S. stocks advanced for the third day this week after consumer and media companies' earnings topped analysts' estimates. Viacom Inc., owner of MTV Networks and Paramount Pictures, rose on higher cable television sales. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:59:47 GMT)

Jonas puts lid on cash advances
AN AUDIT report on violations of rules on cash advances, among others, confirms to Mandauehanons the extent of the City’s fiscal problems and the issues he raised during the campaign, Mayor Jonas Cortes said yesterday. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:11:02 GMT)

Stocks advance cautiously on earnings
Stocks were mostly higher Thursday after Wall Street received some solid readings on corporate earnings and the job market, but remained nervous that a tighter credit market could impede U.S. growth. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:09:51 GMT)

Taking Rupert's Cash
Rupert Murdoch, campaign issue? Until now, the sturm und drang about the mogul's takeover of the Wall Street Journal has largely been limited to media types, who are understandably concerned that Murdoch might run the nation's premier financial newspaper the way he runs the New York Post. But now... (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:57:12 GMT)

Payday Advance Industry Fires Back at Washington Post
The Community Financial Services Association of America (CFSA), the association representing responsible payday lenders, today demanded in a letter to the Washington Post editorial page editor, Fred Hiatt, that the paper issue a correction to the many factual errors and errors of omission in their 8/1/07 editorial opposing the industry. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:43:00 GMT)

Here's How to Charge Your Way to College Savings
Rack up credit card cash rewards to help pay for college. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:46:48 GMT)

Edwards Boos News Corp. Cash on Trail; Takes, Donates Book $
John Edwards, who yesterday demanded Democratic candidates return any campaign donations from Rupert Murdoch and News Corp., himself earned at least $800,000 for a book published by one of the media mogul's companies. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:50:29 GMT)

Small business cash advances come with high rates
Ivan Pugh, the affable owner of the Alligator Café just east of downtown Dallas, admits he was getting desperate. It was nine months after he opened his Cajun-themed eatery in a reconfigured chicken joint. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:04:32 GMT)

Cattle Market Notes: Tight Feeder Supplies, Strong Cash Business
Last week, fed cattle prices improved some in all regions. As has been the case for several weeks now, South Plains sales were late and about $1 higher than other regions. Last week’s 5-Area average live steer price was $90.63, up from $89.61 the week prior. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 23:33:58 GMT)

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events is a weekly feature compiled by Kathleen Goncalves. Send your items to the Tulare Advance-Register, P.O. Box 30, Tulare, CA 93275; or call 688-0521. The deadline for items is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following Saturday's edition. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 11:23:14 GMT)

Sports
SkipSational! -- Suzanne Cash, front, and Cindy Melton of the Skipsations present their winning Pairs Freestyle routine last weekend at the 41st AAU Junior Olympic Games in Knoxville, Tenn. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 18:28:35 GMT)

Suggs Leads $2 Million Forrest Wood Cup Presented by Castrol on Lake Ouachita
One pro angler guaranteed to win bass fishing's first $1 million cash prize HOT SPRINGS, Ark., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Suggs of Bryant, Ark., caught a five-bass... (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 02:12:26 GMT)

No state sales tax on Friday and Saturday
Consumers will get a slight break at area cash registers Friday and Saturday when the state sales tax is waived for selected purchases up to $2,500. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 02:18:14 GMT)

Remembering five years of vulnerability markets
Guest Editorial by David EndlerWhile compiling some stats this week for our Zero Day Initiative two year anniversary, I came across this recent news article by the Associated Press, Researchers Seek Cash for Software Flaws. It's the latest in a long line of media coverage on the launch of... (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 22:39:29 GMT)

Surging baht drives Thai exporters to the wall
Naris Wongsanthitham is stressed. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:48:52 GMT)

Pa. court rules S.C.-based payday lender violated law
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that Spartanburg's Advance America Cash Advance centers violated consumer law in the Keystone State by providing people with loans of as much as $500 in return for 6 percent interest plus a $150 monthly fee. The court agreed with the state (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:05:27 GMT)

Surging baht drives Thai exporters to the wall
Naris Wongsanthitham is stressed. His small wood company in rural Thailand is facing ruin because of the breakneck rise of the baht against the dollar and all he gets from the government is permission to open a dollar bank account and a sermon about innovation and "value-added." (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:28:11 GMT)

Airlines look to cash in on where passengers sit.
Would you pay more for a window or aisle seat? First, airlines started charging for in-flight snacks. Then fees were tacked on for extra luggage. Now travelers flying coach class increasingly may find one thing more thing up for grabs: Where they are going to sit. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:26:56 GMT)

Cap'n Cash must restore our love of beautiful game
It is all so terribly vexing for our sporting icons. All those riches, yet you go to park your motor and it won't fit between the white lines. "Man U Aces Get Bigger Spaces" scoffed one headline this week over a story that, allegedly, Manchester United's Carrington training- ground car park was having to be extended because the bays were designed for "normal" cars, not for the monsters, the ... (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:21:47 GMT)

Botswana: Pensioners Want 'Cash Now' to Beat Cost of Living
As public hearings for Salaries Review Commission progresses, submissions have continued to centre on pensions, rate of overtime pay, allowances, leave concessions and salary increments.Various presenters have been calling for the encashment of pensions even before retirement" for investment. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:38:37 GMT)

Payday lenders face new rules, but consumers group says problems remain.
WINNIPEG (CP) - New rules in several provinces are supposed to protect consumers from sky-high interest rates and fees at payday loan companies, but a consumer lobby group says they will likely do nothing to prevent the poor from becoming trapped by crushing debtloads. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:59:00 GMT)

Payday lenders face new rules, but consumers group says problems remain.
Steve Lambert August 6, 2007 - 12:58 a.m. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:09:41 GMT)

News Index
Home National News Payday lenders face new rules, but consumers group says problems remain. Payday lenders face new rules, but consumers group says problems remain. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:15:59 GMT)

Citi Introduces the Citi CashReturns Card
Citi, the world's largest provider of credit cards, today launches the Citi CashReturns Card, the only card that allows cardmembers to earn and redeem unlimited cash back -- automatically. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:02:00 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. to Host Conference Call
LAS VEGAS----Cash Systems, Inc. , a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss second quarter financial results on Thursday August 9, 2007 at 5:00pm ET. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:10:00 GMT)

Australia, New Zealand Dollars Gain on Return to Carry Trades
Aug. 7 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose against the yen, recouping most of yesterday's losses, as a revival in U.S. stocks prompted a return to the so- called carry trade. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:22:20 GMT)

Before you go away on vacation, heed these banking tips
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (MarketWatch) -- Going on vacation raises some bank-related questions. For instance, is it better to use a credit card or a debit card when you travel? (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:40:21 GMT)

European Stocks Advance, Paced by Barclays, Societe Generale
Aug. 7 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose, following gains in the U.S. and a rally in financial shares in Asia, on speculation the U.S. government may try to contain losses linked to the subprime-mortgage market. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:15:36 GMT)

European Stocks Advance, Paced by Barclays, Societe Generale
Aug. 7 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose on speculation the Federal Reserve will signal today that credit market losses may slow U.S. economic growth, reigniting speculation the central bank will lower borrowing costs. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:00:36 GMT)

Cutting the Cost of Doing Business
(ARA) - Small business will always be the backbone of the American economy, but some small business owners may feel left out when it comes to technology. It may seem that each new technological advance really only benefits big companies. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:10:38 GMT)

Wauwatosa Common Council Will Consider Pay Loan Ordinance Today
Wauwatosa's common council on Tuesday will consider strengthening an ordinance that restricts cash advance stores from operating in East Towne Tosa and The Historic Villiage District. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:12:31 GMT)

St. Louis woman files class-action suit against payday lender
A St. Louis resident has filed a class-action suit again Advance America, a major payday lender, accusing the company of predatory lending, according to a news release by Simon-Passanante P.C., a St. Louis law firm. The firm represents Cynthia Williams, the lead plaintiff, in this lawsuit, which was filed Monday. In the news release, the law firm said at the heart of the lawsuit is the allegation ... (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:27:29 GMT)

Market Slides As Investors Cash In On Profits
Wall Street pulled back in early trading Tuesday as investors, uneasy before the Federal Reserve's meeting during the afternoon, cashed in some of their gains from Monday's big advance. CBS News Interactive: Eye On The Economy (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:25:00 GMT)

Boat crash sends 3 to hospital
Three people were injured when a boat slammed into the bank of the Red River in north Winnipeg on Monday afternoon. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:32:59 GMT)

Market movers
NEW YORK -- Wall Street surged higher in a volatile session Monday, offsetting the losses it incurred Friday but showing more fractiousness than conviction in an advance that lifted the Dow Jones industrials 286 points, their biggest gain in nearly five years. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:35:03 GMT)

Savannah Music Festival Calls High School Jazz Bands Countrywide to Enter Swing Central 2008 for Cash Awards
The 2008 Savannah Music Festival (SMF) brings the launch of an ambitious effort: SWING CENTRAL High School Jazz Band Competition and Workshop. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:38:50 GMT)

GFI Group COO Exercises Options
The chief operating officer of GFI Group Inc., a brokerage, market data and analytical software provider for global cash and derivative markets, exercised options for 10,000 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:04:36 GMT)

Globe North listings
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area. Items may be sent three weeks in advance to carson@globe.com or mailed to Sharon Carson, Boston Globe North, 1 Corporate Place, Suite 200, 55 Ferncroft Road, Danvers 01923. Listings are not accepted over the telephone. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:53:29 GMT)

Mickelson's wrist still not 100 percent
At times Tuesday, it was hard to tell if Phil Mickelson was a promoter for the PGA Tour or a contender for the PGA Championship. During his news conference in advance of the season's last major, Mickelson insisted he'd already won a major this year - The Players Championship - and talked more than once about how excited he was for the FedEx Cup playoffs, which debut in two weeks. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:31:16 GMT)

Some Wonder if Cash for Good Test Scores Is the Wrong Kind of Lesson
Should cash be used to spur children to do better on reading and math tests? (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:09:48 GMT)

Common Council Restricts Cash Stores Again
Convenient cash stores will have a harder time moving into Wauwatosa, said officials. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:49:27 GMT)

Australian Stocks Advance Most Since March, Led by Macquarie
Aug. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Australian stocks climbed the most since March, led by Macquarie Bank Ltd. after the Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy is likely to withstand losses in the mortgage market. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:22:20 GMT)

Bills.com Cautions Americans to Beware of Payday Loans
Payday advance lenders a risky way to get cash, CEO says. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Bills.com Cautions Americans to Beware of Payday Loans
Payday advance lenders a risky way to get cash, CEO says. (PRWeb Aug 8, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SG9yci1Mb3ZlLUVtcHQtSGFsZi1UaGlyLVplcm8= (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:21:39 GMT)

PLS Payday Loan Store Begins 2007 Back-to-School Donation Program
PLS Payday Loan Store began its annual Back-to-School Donation Program on August 1. During August, PLS customers are invited to nominate a local school to receive a donation. On August 18, each PLS Payday Loan Store will hold a drawing, and the winning school will receive a $100 donation from its local PLS Payday Loan Store. In 2006, PLS Payday Loan Store contributed $18,000 to community schools. ... (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:24:40 GMT)

Lender faces class action suit
A St. Louis woman has filed a class action suit against Advance America, a major payday loan lender, accusing the company of predatory lending, according to a news release by Simon-Passanante P.C., a St. Louis law firm. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:57:33 GMT)

N.Y.'s Poorest rooks get $600 advance for gear
The NYPD is offering financially strapped, $25,000-per-year police recruits $600 cash advances to pay for their academy uniforms and equipment under a new program. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:53:25 GMT)

Results for Q2 2007 - Best quarterly results to date - Substantial growth in reserves and cash balance
European Goldfields Limited today reports its results for the second quarter to 30 June 2007. Highlights are: (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Cash America Announces Gain from Sale of Residual Swedish Securities
FORT WORTH, Texas----Cash America International, Inc. announced today that it received gross proceeds in the amount of $16.8 million on the sale of its residual position in its formerly wholly owned subsidiary, Svensk Pantbelaning. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:55:00 GMT)

Westport Police Nab Three in Bank Cash Advance Fraud
Westport police on Tuesday arrested two California men and a woman in connection with what they said was an attempt to fraudulently obtain a cash advance from a credit card at a People’s United Bank branch. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:55:45 GMT)

Washington DC Payday Advance Stores Form Trade Association; Calls on DC City Council to Implement Industry Wide Reforms
More than forty payday advance stores operating in the District have come together to form the District of Columbia Financial Services Association (DCFSA). DCFSA will focus on working with the Washington, DC City Council to enact into law several key reforms to better protect payday advance customers and preserve a popular, well-regulated short-term credit option. These reforms include requiring ... (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:03:00 GMT)

Advance Auto Parts Reports Second Quarter Results
Advance Auto Parts, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (NYSE:AAP), a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 14, 2007. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:25:36 GMT)

Stocks advance in another volatile trading day
Stocks advanced strongly then gave up some ground and then rebounded again in volatile trading Wednesday, suggesting that investors' are torn between a deteriorating lending climate and assurances from the Federal Reserve that the economy should do well. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:45:24 GMT)

Advance Auto Parts Reports Second Quarter Results
ROANOKE, Va.-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 14, 2007. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 05:12:03 GMT)

Survey shows concern about mortgages
N.C. residents are more concerned about the fairness of mortgage loans than any other financial product, according to a survey released Wednesday by the N.C. Commissioner of Banks. The survey, the first of its kind, found most residents were pleased with their own financial institutions, but at the same time concerned about the industry's overall treatment of customers. Only 52 percent of the 500 ... (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:29:55 GMT)

Global Cash Access Announces Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS----Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. today announced unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:19:00 GMT)

Brazil Real Falls as Concern Mounts Over Global Credit Crunch
Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Brazil's currency and local bonds fell as concern grew over a global credit crunch after the European Central Bank loaned 94.8 billion euros ($130.2 billion) to cash- strapped banks. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:28:31 GMT)

Global Cash Access 2Q Earnings Rise
Global Cash Access Holdings Inc. on Thursday said second-quarter earnings rose 36 percent due to growth in its cash advance and ATM businesses. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:31:28 GMT)

Royal Gold Files S-4 Registration Statement to Advance Merger With Battle Mountain Gold Exploration
ROYAL GOLD, INC. , the world's leading precious metals royalty company, today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the merger transaction with Battle Mountain Gold Exploration Corp. . (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:20:00 GMT)

NEW: Fairview look to limit number of payday Lenders, adult oriented shops
Moving to restrict businesses that it sees as being detrimental to the welfare of the city and its citizens, the Fairview Heights City Council has introduced two proposed ordinances that would limit the number of payday lenders and adult use business in the city limits. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:59:23 GMT)

Avoiding Cash Crunches
A company's cash flow is its lifeblood. Without a steady stream flowing in and out, you run the risk of damaging your credit and stalling the growth of your business. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:14:28 GMT)

Global Cash Dips As Outlook Lowered
Shares of Global Cash Access Holdings Inc. slid to a new 52-week low Thursday after the company said a customer loss and delays in new business will weigh on full-year results. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:40:57 GMT)

Labor Day to include speical screening of Johnny Cash video
Rector's annual homecoming event, the Labor Day Picnic, has been chosen as the site for a special advance screening of The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash, produced by Gaither Television Productions. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:24:22 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
Cash Systems, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (NASDAQ: CKNN), a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced second quarter 2007 financial results. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:11:05 GMT)

Two Arrested in Bank Scam 48 Hours After 3 Others Caught
Maybe they didn’t read the news, but two days after Westport police arrested three California residents for trying a cash advance scam at a People’s United Bank branch, police arrested two men today for trying the same thing at another People’s bank branch. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 03:10:44 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc Names Charles S. Crawford Executive Vice President of Operations
LAS VEGAS----Cash Systems, Inc. , a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced that it has named Charles S. Crawford as Executive Vice President - Operations. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:30:00 GMT)

Three Arrested in Nationwide Credit Card Scam
The Westport Police arrested three people Tuesday after allegedly attempting to obtain a cash advance from a credit card illegally. The three California residents, two males and one female, were arrested on several charges, including drug and weapons charges and larceny and credit card theft. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:10:06 GMT)

Fairview look to limit number of payday Lenders, adult oriented shops
Moving to restrict businesses that it sees as being detrimental to the welfare of the city and its citizens, the Fairview Heights City Council has introduced two proposed ordinances that would limit the number of payday lenders and adult use business in the city limits. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:57:50 GMT)

HOME PAGE
Govt unveils regional airlines concept to boost connectivity Flying could soon become the preferred mode of travel for people in small towns and cities throughout the country. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:23:18 GMT)

Cash-strapped Guard cuts re-up, enlistment bonuses - Military News, Army News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, ...
The Army National Guard has cut enlistment and retention bonuses for everyone except soldiers deploying in 2008 or 2009, and the component’s recruiting efforts will be shut off at the end of August if Congress doesn’t come through soon with funding. (Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:16:06 GMT)

No cost for kindness
Legal Aid attorneys Claire Cloud, left, and Abigail C. Staudt talk to a client in the hallway of the Lake County Domestic Relations Court. Abigail C. Staudt laughed. (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 04:33:37 GMT)

Payday loan traps
Eileen Ambrose -- Personal Finance Aziza Gary grew increasingly uncomfortable. (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 07:54:17 GMT)

A.F. limits cash advance businesses
Citing morals as one of its reasons, the American Fork City Council has decided to limit the number of cash advance businesses allowed in the city.While new cash advance companies are not prohibited in the city, they are limited based on the population of the city -- to one per 10,000 residents. (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 08:04:13 GMT)

WHIPSAW INDEX
Welcome to the great markets tug-of-war of 2007. At one end of the rope, remarkably solid fundamentals - corporate earnings posting nicegains, balance sheets still flush with cash and not encumbered with too much short-term debt and robust... (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:51:41 GMT)

County may start STD clinic
WOOD RIVER — The Madison County Health Department is considering starting a sexually transmitted disease clinic. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:57:33 GMT)

Australian Stocks Advance, Led By Commercial, Investment Banks On Hopes Cash Infusion By US Fed Will Ease Crisis
(RTTNews) - The stock market in Sydney, Australia is trading in the positive territory on Monday morning, led by commercial banks such as National Bank of Australia and investment banks such as Macquarie Bank, on optimism that the decision taken by the major central banks across the world including the US Federal Reserve and the ECB to pump in additional funds into the stock markets which are ... (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:31:35 GMT)

Major Stock Markets Across Asia Advance On Expectation Liquidity Crisis In Global Markets Will Ease After Central Banks ...
(RTTNews) - The major markets open for trading on Monday morning across the Asian region, including the market in China, are trading in the positive territory, on expectation that the recent crisis and the resultant liquidity crunch felt in most of the markets during the last week might ease to a certain extent after the US Federal Reserve joined hands with other major central banks across Europe ... (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:46:42 GMT)

China's air transport struggles ahead of 2008 crush
Long delays, heaving crowds and bad tempers. Welcome to air travel in China, where an expected crush of visitors during the 2008 Olympic Games is set to make travel even more uncomfortable. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:03:23 GMT)

If you must detour, might as well enjoy it
So your morning commute likely took you out of your routine and sent you through neighborhoods you didn't know existed. You could inch along in your car, or, reluctantly, you could make the best of it. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:30:24 GMT)

U.K. Stocks Advance, Led by BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto; ICI Gains
Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks rose, snapping a two-day decline. BHP Billiton Ltd., the world's largest mining company, and Rio Tinto Group paced gains as copper prices climbed. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:11:33 GMT)

U.S. stock futures advance as strategists see value
LONDON (MarketWatch) - U.S. stock futures advanced on Monday, with traders taking heart from overseas central banking injections and stock-market rises after a week full of worries about the extent of the damage from U.S. subprime-mortgage defaults. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:10:42 GMT)

U.S. stock futures advance as strategists see value
U.S. stock futures advance as strategists see value (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:13:26 GMT)

Stocks higher: infusion of cash from central banks helps bolster confidence
TORONTO (CP) - North American stock markets got off to a positive start Monday morning after worries about a global credit crunch whipsawed indexes last week. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:33:00 GMT)

European Stocks Climb; Axa, Credit Suisse, ICI Pace the Advance
Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose for the first time in three days after central banks pumped cash into the money market and analysts recommended buying financial shares. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:45:29 GMT)

Canadian Stocks Advance on ECB Cash Injection, CIBC Earnings
Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian stocks rose for the first time in three days, after the European Central Bank lent cash to banks for a third day and said markets are returning to normal. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:51:47 GMT)

Fresh infusions of cash from central banks help boost stock markets
TORONTO (CP) - Stock markets moved higher Monday morning after infusions of cash from central banks helped calm investors after last week's big selloff of equities on worries about a global credit crunch. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:09:00 GMT)

Fresh infusions of cash from central banks help boost stock markets
Malcolm Morrison August 13, 2007 - 11:09 a.m. A broker is seen under a the curve of the German stock index DAX at the stock market in Frankfurt, central Germany, Monday. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:10:01 GMT)

European Stocks Climb; Axa, Credit Suisse, BHP Pace the Advance
Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks posted their biggest gain in more than a year after central banks pumped cash into the money market to help ease a credit squeeze and Morgan Stanley advised buying financial shares. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:00:28 GMT)

Canadian Stocks Advance on ECB Cash Injection, CIBC Earnings
Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian stocks rose for the first time in three days, led by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and other finance companies, after the European Central Bank lent cash to banks and said markets are returning to normal. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:36:34 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, 13 Aug 2007 18:23:07 GMT)

Energy, copper, nickel futures advance
Oil and industrial metals prices rebounded Monday as a calmer day on Wall Street helped soothe concerns that credit market troubles would hurt economic growth and curb demand for raw materials. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:00:03 GMT)

Canadian Stocks Advance on ECB Cash Injection, CIBC Earnings
Central banks including the Bank of Canada have been adding liquidity to the financial system for three days after losses at some investments funds from securities tied to lower-quality home loans in the U.S. roiled credit markets, sending up short-term borrowing costs. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:06:45 GMT)

Stocks rebound after banks make cash infusion
NEW YORK -- Wall Street rebounded modestly Monday after the Federal Reserve and other central banks added more cash to their banking systems, helping investors set aside some concerns about credit tightness. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:23:23 GMT)

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Now, I must first make it clear that I do not condone dogfighting, nor do I support the people that hold such horrific events. But it is a must that I express my concerns about the situation at hand. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:11:34 GMT)

Stocks down slightly following early advance
Wall Street gave up a moderate gain in late trading and closed marginally lower Monday after the Federal Reserve and other central banks added more cash to their banking systems, helping investors set aside some concerns about credit tightness. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:38:19 GMT)

Yamana Extends Offer for Meridian Gold and Increases Cash Consideration to C$4.00 Per Share
YAMANA GOLD INC.(NYSE: AUY)(LSE: YAU) today announced that it has increased the cash component of its offer to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Meridian Gold Inc., waived the due diligence access condition and extended the offer deadline to September 7, 2007. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:57:00 GMT)

New Edge Wins Deal to Build, Manage Network For Express Check Advance
VANCOUVER, Wash.----New Edge Networks said it won a contract to build and manage a private communications network for Express Check Advance LLC, one of the largest payday cash advance services in the Southeast. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:30:00 GMT)

Esprit Financial Group Inc. (Esprit) (EFGO.PK) Releases 2nd Quarter Financial Statements
Esprit Financial Group Inc. www.espritfinancialgroup.com is pleased to announce that it has released its second quarter financial results. Revenues for the period increased to over $300,000, while operating profit increased significantly to $110,827.00 versus $2,753 the previous period. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:59:00 GMT)

Avenir Diversified Income Trust Announces Second Quarter 2007 Results and an Update on Its Real Estate Division
CALGARY, ALBERTA-- - AVENIR DIVERSIFIED INCOME TRUST is pleased to announce the financial and operational results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and to announce they have filed the complete Management Discussion and Analysis and Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements on SEDAR. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:50:09 GMT)

The City Commission decided Tuesday to advance funds to the Brownsville Convention and Visitors Bureau from the coming ...
The City Commission decided Tuesday to advance funds to the Brownsville Convention and Visitors Bureau from the coming fiscal year’s allocation. Mayor Pat M. Ahumada Jr. said in an interview that the city would be forwarding $94,168 from projected 2008 fiscal year hotel/motel tax revenues. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:04:10 GMT)

Payday Loan Industry Launches Ad Blitz
The local payday loan industry has launched an aggressive advertising campaign to try to persuade the D.C. Council to reverse a vote that would limit the fees charged on short-term loans. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:05:33 GMT)

Publisher gives LDS author largest cash advance in Utah
At noon today, Springville author David Ridges will receive what may be a precedent-setting $50,000 check. The payment is an advance on the royalties that book publisher Cedar Fort Inc. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:12:01 GMT)

Pismo Beach payday loan office robbed
Police are looking for a man who robbed Check into Cash Pay Day Loans Co. at 875 Oak Park Blvd. in Pismo Beach about 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:45:30 GMT)

Dist. 15 coffers grow with aid of 4-year loan
Think of it as a payday loan -- but at a ridiculously good 4 percent interest rate. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:07:40 GMT)

Lenders' ethics fall under scrutiny
Some call it legalized loan-sharking. Others insist it's the only way to ensure all Americans have access to credit. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:07:53 GMT)

Dist. 15 coffers grow with aid of 4-year loan
Think of it as a payday loan — but at a ridiculously good 4 percent interest rate. That’s how the McHenry Elementary School District 15 board explained the more than $11 million it borrowed Tuesday night at its regular meeting. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:09:59 GMT)

Washington DC Payday Advance Association Announces New Ad Campaign
The Washington, DC Financial Services Association (DCFSA), a coalition of over 40 payday advance stores in the District promoting responsible lending, today announced a new advertising campaign to help ensure payday advance remains safe and legal in Washington. The advertisements feature real Washington payday advance customers who believe that payday advance is a responsible and critically ... (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Daily roundup
Clark County home values softened in July for the second month in a row with a 2.9 percent decline from a year ago. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:08:23 GMT)

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Stocks Advance As Market Mulls Liquidity Issues
U.S. stocks wobbled up Wednesday, with the Dow back above the 13,000 level, after the Federal Reserve's delayed move to funnel additional cash into the banking system appeased, at least for now, the credit-frayed nerves of investors. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:46:44 GMT)

Stocks advance as market mulls liquidity issues
NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks wobbled higher Wednesday, with the Dow back above the 13,000 level, after the Federal Reserve's delayed move to funnel additional cash into the banking system appeased, at least for now, the credit-frayed nerves of investors. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:42:00 GMT)

Pismo Check into Cash robbed Tuesday
Police are looking for a man who robbed Check into Cash Pay Day Loans Co. at 875 Oak Park Blvd. in Pismo Beach about 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. The unidentified male robber was reportedly wearing a black mask and black sweatshirt and claimed to have a gun in his pocket. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:29:44 GMT)

Fed pumps $7 billion into banking system
Central bank follows up last week's cash infusion with a smaller move designed to keep interest rates from rising above the federal funds target. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:46:29 GMT)

TSX ends day down 200 after credit crunch
The Toronto S&P/TSX composite index stock fell 585 points Thursday, the biggest drop in six years, before making a slight recovery to close down 200.06 points. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:50:14 GMT)

Color of Money Live
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Whether the struggle is saving for retirement, organizing your bank files, talking about money responsibility with your spouse or loved one, Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your tough questions. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:06:13 GMT)

Cash America Announces a Realignment of Its Senior Management Team
FORT WORTH, Texas----Cash America International, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors recently approved a realignment of the Company's senior management team to establish management efficiencies and facilitate future growth. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:07:00 GMT)

Elvis is dead? Not by the sounds of the cash registers
No 'Heartbreak Hotel' here: Mississippi and Tennessee rake in the cash during Elvis week. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:18:11 GMT)

Consumers Beware Of Advance Fee Loans
One local woman is speaking out after she nearly fell for an advance fee loan scam. Rose Barbieri, from the North Side, is on disability and sometimes has trouble making ends meet. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:42:00 GMT)

Bear Stearns Cuts Mortgage Jobs as Share Advance Signals Rescue
Aug. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Bear Stearns Cos. moved to cut jobs at two home-lending units because of the housing slump even as a 13 percent increase in shares of the fifth-largest U.S. securities firm signaled that it may be close to getting a cash infusion from an investor. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:45:26 GMT)

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