Cash Advance News Dec 2007

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New law is looking out
Illinois residents who received gift cards this holiday season may be able to redeem them for cash even if the gift cards expire, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said in a news release. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:22:28 GMT)

New gift card law protects Illinois consumers
Illinois residents who received gift cards this holiday season may be able to redeem them for cash even if the gift cards expire, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said recently. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:39:12 GMT)

Financials, energy stocks boost TSX;NY weak following housing data
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market racked up a solid gain of more than 100 points Friday, the second-last trading day of the year, with almost all sectors positive in a broad-based advance led by financial and energy stocks. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:32:01 GMT)

Huckabee Fundraising Tops $5 Million In Quarter
WASHINGTON -- Mike Huckabee registered the best fundraising period of his presidential campaign so far this year, yet remains significantly behind his opponents in the race for cash. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:23:48 GMT)

Deducting? Get a receipt IRS REMINDS TAXPAYERS TO DOCUMENT GIFTS TO CHARITY
It seems like simple advice, but the IRS says people making their end-of-the-year charitable donations should be mindful of one thing: Keep accurate records of your donations. "Whether it's a cash donation or a donated item, you have to have a receipt for that," said Michael Devine, an IRS spokesman for Kansas. If not, you may not be able to claim that sofa or clothing you donated to the ... (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:16:59 GMT)

Huckabee cash better, still trailing competitors
By Aaron Sadler Stephens Washington Bureau WASHINGTON - Mike Huckabee registered the best fundraising period of his presidential campaign so far this year, yet remains significantly behind his opponents in the race for cash. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:57:40 GMT)

Huckabee fund-raising better, still trailing competitors
By Aaron Sadler Stephens Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Mike Huckabee registered the best fund-raising period of his presidential campaign so far this year, yet remains significantly behind his opponents in the race for cash. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:53:46 GMT)

No Rest for Either Side in Virginia Payday Lending Debate
It's like the tale of David and Goliath, but who's the underdog and who is the giant in the payday lending debate depends upon whom you ask. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:37:16 GMT)

2008 vote will be an election to remember
A fierce presidential race will usher in what already is shaping up to be an electric political year in Arizona. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:39:17 GMT)

Cash woes top Corzine's '08 agenda
It was just before Christmas, and Gov. Jon S. Corzine was having the kind of day he envisioned years earlier when he left Wall Street for politics. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:18:37 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, 30 Dec 2007 10:53:22 GMT)

Asia Day Ahead: U.S. Stocks Fall, Housing Sales Slump
Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks and the dollar fell after sales of new homes fell to a 12-year low in November, reinforcing speculation that the housing-market collapse will push the world's biggest economy into recession. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 23:14:12 GMT)

FBI used subtle tack with Jefferson
WASHINGTON -- When the FBI came calling at Rep. William Jefferson's house, they didn't bring a battering ram. They didn't need to. He opened the door right up and, according to the agents, welcomed them inside. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:57:43 GMT)

Australian, N.Z. Dollars Set for Biggest Annual Gain in 4 Years
Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian and New Zealand dollars headed for the biggest annual gain in four years as quickening inflation and economic expansion in both countries' prompted the central banks to raise interest rates. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:14:09 GMT)

NH Business: Nuggets of '07
HEFTY INCREASES in energy costs, rising consumer prices, a slowing economy and a tight jobs market all put their mark on 2007. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:07:04 GMT)

Dollar Extends Annual Loss Versus Euro, Yen on Fed Rate Cuts
Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar fell, completing its second annual decline against the euro and ending two years of gains versus the yen, as traders increased bets the Federal Reserve will cut rates again to counter an economic slowdown. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:24:30 GMT)

Your guide to tonight's parties and events
Here comes the jackpot question in advance: What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Fear not, procrastinators. Below is a list of area events to help you bring in 2008 with a bang. The only question now is whom you will kiss at midnight. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:30:09 GMT)

Your Small Business Lifeline for 2008 -- Think Merchant Cash Advance
Crown Financial Services, Inc announced today a brand new program that is unique and designed to help small businesses with cash flow. The Crown Financial Services "Working Capital Program", or merchant cash advance, is designed to put cash into the hands of merchants who find it difficult to obtain capital through traditional funding sources. The advance is based on the merchants past ... (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:07:20 GMT)

Your guide to tonight's parties and events
Here comes the jackpot question in advance: What are you doing New Year's Eve? Fear not, procrastinators. Below is a list of area events to help you bring in 2008 with a bang. The only question now is whom you will kiss at midnight. Culpeper Foti's restaurant is holding two New Year's Eve six-course dinners "“ one at 5 p.m. and one at 8, both $135 a person. For those who won't make it to ... (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:12:11 GMT)

Governor hopeful for bipartisan relations in '08
Editor's note: This is the last of three stories in which Gov. Ted Strickland addresses his first year in office. Today he looks at the presidential campaign, payday loans and Muskingum Watershed assessments. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:15:34 GMT)

Lawmaker says he wants to outlaw payday lenders
A state lawmaker who is suing payday lenders on behalf of clients says now he wants to pass legislation that would ban the industry in South Carolina. State Sen. John Hawkins, R-Spartanburg, said the industry is too profitable and powerful to accept regulation. "I've come to realize they are similar to video poker in that regard," Hawkins said. "And they've used every trick in the book to fight ... (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:15:17 GMT)

Lawmaker says he wants to outlaw payday lenders
SPARTANBURG — A state lawmaker who is suing payday lenders on behalf of clients says now he wants to pass legislation that would ban the industry in South Carolina. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:04:16 GMT)

Upstate Lawmaker Wants To Ban Payday Lending
John Hawkins says the industry is too profitable and powerful to accept regulation. A spokesman for Advance America Cash Advance Centers said Hawkins' dual roles in the Statehouse and in the lawsuit presents an "interesting dilemma." (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:14:19 GMT)

U.S. Stock Futures Advance in Last Session of 2007; Apple Gains
Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks were poised to rise in the year's last day of trading, extending their fifth straight annual advance. Apple Inc., Google Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. climbed. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:57:38 GMT)

S.C. Senator Wants Payday Lending Banned
A state lawmaker who is suing payday lenders says he now wants to outlaw the business in South Carolina. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:03:24 GMT)

Va.: Payday Lending Debate Continues
It's like the tale of David and Goliath, but who's the underdog and who is the giant in the payday lending debate depends upon whom you ask. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:26:58 GMT)

Gold Forecasts: Price Projections and Timing Indications
Ever since the 2001 Low, basis the Cash Weekly, no correction in time has exceeded 2 months before resuming the upside and making a new high. The only exception to this concept was the decline into October of 2006, which exceeded the June 2006 low by 6.30, but quickly reversed back to the upside. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:05:04 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Drop, Paring 5th Straight Annual Gain; Exxon Falls
Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks fell, paring the fifth straight annual advance, after defaults on privately insured mortgages climbed to an all-time high and holiday Internet sales rose at the slowest pace on record. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:13:02 GMT)

Council looks to close loophole in zoning ordinance
Florissant officials are trying to close a loophole in a city ordinance that could allow more short-term loan companies to operate in the city. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:21:41 GMT)

Dollar Financial completes acquisition
TREDYFFRIN — Payday lender Dollar Financial Corp. said Thursday it completed a $3.5 million acquisition of seven financial services stores in the United Kingdom. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:13:37 GMT)

CME Livestock Review: Hogs, Live Cattle Advance
CHICAGO (Dow Jones)--Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs closed moderately higher on short covering that was linked to participants who settled accounts on the last trading day of the year. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:40:45 GMT)

Water pipeline finally approved
A deal to run a desalinated water pipeline through several streets in exchange for cash and other civic improvements cleared its final hurdle recently. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:18:30 GMT)

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