Cash Advance News Jan 2008

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FIRST ON WINK: Fort Myers Armed Robbery
The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for two men who held-up a cash advance store. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:46:35 GMT)

N.Y. Grocers Say They're OK with Plastic Bag Recycling Bill
JANUARY 11, 2008 -- NEW YORK -- The plastic bag recycling bill passed this week by the New York City Council is being seen by many grocers in town as an inevitability for the city and several of them told Progressive Grocer yesterday that they have already implemented bag recycling programs in advance of the legislation. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:16:46 GMT)

Military gets loan aid in new program
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offers an option to payday loans. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:01:36 GMT)

The battle over how the payday loan businesses should work could be front and center in the Kansas Statehouse this ...
"There's obviously a place for these companies because they make a lot of loans," said Rep. Clark Shultz, from the 73rd District. However, one local consumer wants to see payday loans have stricter regulations. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:07:22 GMT)

Electronic tolling in slow lane on Toll Road
Electronic tolling will not be installed on the entire length of the Indiana Toll Road until April, about three months in advance of the date mandated by the state's lease contract with Indiana Toll Road Concession Co. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:19:34 GMT)

Compromise sought on payday loans
Both sides in the payday-lending fight are being told to try again to cut a deal. Del. Terry G. Kilgore, R-Scott, chairman of the House Commerce and Labor Committee, wants lenders and their foes to attempt to reach terms on legislation cleaning up the image of the high-cost, instant-loan industry. Kilgore, an ally of payday lenders, said Friday that lawyers, lobbyists and activists could begin ... (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:08:40 GMT)

Gov. Kaine's smoking ban sparks local debate
At the back of a busy smoking section in Country Kitchen Thursday, Bill Hawley was running the cash register with one hand and holding his pipe with the other. He thinks smoking policies should be set by restaurants, not the governor. "As many eating places as it is around, and so many of them non-smoking, why will they let one man decide for everyone else?" said Hawley, the owner of the ... (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:17:50 GMT)

Lynchburg joins fight to curb payday lending industry
With the General Assembly kick-starting a new session, dozens of communities representing almost half the state's population are looking for it to restrict the booming payday loan industry. Last week, Lynchburg became the newest member of this grassroots movement, with City Council's passing a resolution that called for a 36 percent interest cap on the short-term loans. Currently, payday loans ... (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:18:11 GMT)

Montana quarter horse wins trials
BOSSIER CITY, La. - Montana-bred DMNV Mountable won its 400-yard trial Saturday in the $150,000-added Harrahs Derby at Louisiana Downs and will advance to the Feb. 2 finals. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:47:57 GMT)

Option play results in tackle for a loss
After reading up on options, I dove in. I got lucky with my first small investments and was soon feeling like an expert. So I took a $5,000 cash advance on my credit card to invest in options with high implied volatility. I focused on a biotech company that was supposedly on the verge of approval for a staph infection antibiotic. With my borrowed money, I broke even the first month. The second ... (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:38:26 GMT)

Credit unions, churches provide payday lending alternatives
More credit unions, churches and nonprofit organizations are beginning to offer low-cost cash advances as an alternative to so-called payday loans. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:46:30 GMT)

Maryland primary might be pivotal
With no front-runner among the Republicans and a close race among Democrats, observers say Maryland may play a significant role in the White House race.The state's Feb. 12 primary will be the first campaign test after Super Tuesday, when 22 states hold primaries and caucuses.Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley, who pushed the Maryland Legislature to advance the primary to mid-February from early ... (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:01:54 GMT)

Credit unions, churches step in to provide payday lending
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- More credit unions, churches and nonprofit organizations are beginning to offer low-cost cash advances as an alternative to so-called payday loans. Critics of the payday loan industry hope the new alternatives will help persuade state legislators to get tough on payday lenders. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:38:00 GMT)

Vonage Settles Patent Suit With Sprint Nextel
Vonage Holdings, the Internet phone-service provider, is had its biggest single-day advance since going public last year after it settled one of two patent suits that threatened its survival. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:30:33 GMT)

Huckabee Team Hopeful in N.H. but More Confident to the South
MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 4 -- Shortly after landing here around 4 a.m., Mike Huckabee bought four newspapers -- all with front-page stories detailing his improbable Iowa victory -- and quickly went about telling eight morning-show audiences that he aimed to fight hard in New Hampshire on his way to... (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:28:14 GMT)

Stock Market Shows Resilience In a Year of Economic Turmoil
NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- After a year of stomach-churning swings, U.S. stocks managed to finish 2007 with a modest gain despite a worsening credit crunch and concerns about an economy possibly headed for recession. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:23:33 GMT)

VIRGINIA: Credit unions, churches to offer payday lending alternatives
RICHMOND -- Brett Noll figures what his credit union loses in profit on its payday loan alternative it makes up for in good will. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:48:49 GMT)

Payday Lending Alternatives
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - More credit unions, churches and nonprofit organizations are beginning to offer low-cost cash advances as an alternative to so-called payday loans. Critics of the payday loan industry hope the new options will help persuade state legislators to get tough on payday lenders. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:17:50 GMT)

MetroAccess service's popularity exacerbates agency's cash woes
MetroAccess, Metro's federally mandated pickup and drop-off service for the disabled, has exploded in popularity, taxing the already cash-strapped agency and sending the service's on-time performance to a year-and-a-half low at the end of last year. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:29:45 GMT)

IBM Posts Strong 4Q Preliminary Results
Computer server and software maker IBM said Monday its fourth-quarter earnings from continuing operations rose 24 percent from a year ago, beating Wall Street expectations by a wide margin. The preliminary report, released in advance of its planned... (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:36:01 GMT)

European Stocks Advance; Volkswagen, Cap Gemini, Infineon Gain
Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose for the first time in four days after brokerages upgraded Volkswagen AG and Deutsche Boerse AG and sales and earnings for International Business Machines Corp. topped analysts' estimates. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:37:13 GMT)

Goosing economic growth: Recession S.O.S. plans advance
You may be getting an extra few hundred extra bucks for your wallet this year courtesy of the federal government. And if you could spend it as fast as you get it, lawmakers would be most appreciative. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:03:00 GMT)

European Stocks Advance; Cap Gemini, Infineon, Volkswagen Gain
Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose for the first time in four days, led by technology companies, after sales and earnings for International Business Machines Corp. topped analysts' estimates. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:37:23 GMT)

Arby's restaurant assailant apprehended
On Sunday, Jan. 6 at approximately 6:40 p.m., a lone suspect entered the Arby's restaurant, located at 620 44th St. SE, assaulted an employee and demanded money. The suspect fled in his vehicle with a part of the cash register and is believed to have caused property damage as he fled the scene. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:56:42 GMT)

European Stocks Advance; Cap Gemini, Infineon, Volkswagen Gain
Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose for the first time in four days, led by technology companies, after sales for SAP AG and International Business Machines Corp. topped analysts' estimates. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:07:33 GMT)

European Stocks Advance; Cap Gemini, Infineon, Volkswagen Gain
Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose for the first time in four days, led by technology companies, after sales for SAP AG and International Business Machines Corp. topped analysts' estimates. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:47:35 GMT)

New Payday Lending Proposal
Critics of the payday lending business are continuing to persuade state legislators to get tough on the industry, and over the weekend, a new proposal was made. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:12:24 GMT)

Drop in home wealth could hit US spending hard
WASHINGTON - SLIDING home values are eroding the equity US households can tap for cash at the same time banks have grown reluctant to lend, threatening the consumer spending the economy needs to dodge recession. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:50:53 GMT)

Rep. Marshall Quandt and Rep. Thomas Loll: Further regulate payday lenders, but don't kill their business
LAST SUMMER the Legislature took the opportunity to debate payday loans. And throughout the debate, we continually confronted the negative stigma associated with the industry. Too many people have failed to fully consider this industry for its consumer benefits and have been quick to accept the critical assessment that it is a predatory industry. Frankly, nothing could be further from the truth. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:12:55 GMT)

Health calendar
Send items for the health calendar at least two weeks in advance to Health Calendar, Asheville Citizen-Times, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802; fax to 251-0585; or e-mail Melanie Moore at melmoore@citizen-times.com. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:31:21 GMT)

Venture Profile: Mellon Ventures Focuses Lots of Cash and Attention on Internet, Telecommunications
ATLANTA — Editor's note: Local Tech Wire features a venture capital or investment firm each business day. Matthew Burns, Worth Civils and Daniel Pearson compiled the series. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:04:38 GMT)

Compromise sought on payday loans
RICHMOND - Both sides in the payday-lending fight are being told to try again to cut a deal. Del. Terry G. Kilgore, R-Scott, chairman of the House Commerce and Labor Committee, wants lenders and their foes to attempt to reach terms on legislation cleaning up the image of the high-cost, instant-loan industry. Kilgore, an ally of payday lenders, said Friday that lawyers, lobbyists and activists ... (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:13:43 GMT)

Centre to appeal against ITAT order on Mayawati income
The Finance Ministry will move the Delhi High Court to challenge the order of the Income Appellate Tax Tribunal which said that gifts in cash and property to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati were not taxable. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:08:38 GMT)

Weak retail sales fuel recession fears
Retail sales fell unexpectedly in December to close out the weakest year at the cash register since 2002, data showed on Tuesday, the strongest signal yet that the economy may be sliding into recession under the weight of a housing and credit crisis. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:08:50 GMT)

Venus, Ivanovic advance at Australian Open
American eighth seed Venus Williams was brilliant but erratic as she reached the Australian Open second round Tuesday, while highly-rated Serb Ana Ivanovic's nerves almost ended her campaign. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:21:57 GMT)

Venus, Ivanovic advance at Australian Open
US tennis player Venus Williams plays a return during her first-round match against China's Yan Zi at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Williams won 6-2, 7-5. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:51:57 GMT)

Payday loans part of 'vicious cycle'
Are payday loans, or cash advances, the answer to temporary cash flow problems? A finance expert and a town welfare officer weigh in on the question. State Rep. Jill Shaffer Hammond, D-Peterborough, offers a legislator's perspective. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:09:55 GMT)

Venus, Ivanovic advance at Australian Open tennis
American eighth seed Venus Williams was brilliant but erratic as she reached the Australian Open second round Tuesday, while highly-rated Serb Ana Ivanovic's nerves almost ended her campaign. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:33:52 GMT)

Mayawati pays Rs 15 crore advance tax
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati may have become the highest income tax paying politician in the country by shelling out around Rs 15 crore in advance tax in April-December, 2007. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:25:59 GMT)

Payday lending adds to Cleveland foreclosure woes
At the East Side Organizing Project in Cleveland, six home owners recently went in for group foreclosure counseling. When asked if any had taken out payday loans, four hands shot up. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:12:00 GMT)

Soft retail sales may signal recession
U.S. retail sales fell unexpectedly in December to close out the weakest year at the cash register since 2002, data showed on Tuesday, the strongest signal yet that the economy may be sliding into recession under the weight of a housing and credit crisis. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:47:14 GMT)

Mayawati pays Rs 150 million advance tax
She had shown some cash and other assets as gifts from party men "given to her out of love and affection", an argument the department rejected. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:22:27 GMT)

House Set to Vote on Payday Loans
The New Hampshire House is expected to vote on legislation that would limit how much interest so-called payday lenders can charge. Supporters argue tighter restrictions are needed because the loans trap poor people in an endless cycle of debt. Lenders argue that if lawmakers go too far, it could drive the industry out of the state. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:03:41 GMT)

Groups Provide Payday Lending Alternatives
Brett Noll figures what his credit union loses in profit on its payday loan alternative it makes up for in good will. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:46:49 GMT)

CBO: Tax rebates & cash are good stimuli
Economic stimulus proposals favored by Democrats, including tax rebates, extended unemployment benefits and a temporary increase in food stamps, are cost-effective ways for Congress to try to boost the economy, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:24:52 GMT)

Richardson tightens limits on payday loan businesses
New payday loan, check-cashing and car-title loan businesses in Richardson will have to apply for special permits. The City Council on Monday approved the tighter restrictions on the businesses in a 6-0 vote; council member Rhea Allison was ill and did not attend the meeting. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:53:38 GMT)

Education group to reward top teachers
TALLAHASSEE — Former Gov. Jeb Bush announced the formation Tuesday of a second organization to advance his education policy goals, including school accountability, teacher merit pay and vouchers that allow children to attend private schools at public expense. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:53:01 GMT)

Capping payday lender interest rates will deprive consumers
Cap interest rates on payday and title loans at 36 percent - no-brainer, right? (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:24:47 GMT)

Payday Loan Provider Announces Additions to Online Community
Cash Doctors' online community is rapidly expanding with the first in a series of additions, designed especially for the public, being released today. (PRWeb Jan 16, 2008) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SGFsZi1Mb3ZlLVByb2YtVGhpci1Mb3ZlLVplcm8= (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:04:10 GMT)

Jeb Bush forms group to work on education issues
Former Republican Gov. Jeb Bush announced the formation Tuesday of a second organization to advance his education policy goals, including school accountability, teacher merit pay and vouchers that allow children to attend private schools at public expense. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:04:38 GMT)

Jeb Bush's new education group to reward teachers
Former Gov. Jeb Bush announced the formation Tuesday of a second organization to advance his education policy goals, including school accountability, teacher merit pay and vouchers that allow children to attend private schools at public expense. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:12:44 GMT)

Oracle Acquires BEA Systems for $8.5 Billion
Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ: ORCL) and BEA Systems (NASDAQ: BEAS) announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Oracle will acquire all outstanding shares of BEA for $19.375 per share in cash. The offer is valued ... (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:11:40 GMT)

N.H. House adopts 36% interest cap on payday loans
Associated Press - January 16, 2008 11:55 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire's House has approved a 36% cap on payday loans which will force payday loan companies out of the state if the... (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:05:12 GMT)

House votes to limit interest on payday and auto title loans to 36 percent
The payday and auto title loan industry took a hit in the New Hampshire House today when lawmakers voted to limit annual interest rates on loans to 36 percent a year. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:56:56 GMT)

K-Fed could cash in with tell-all
Kevin Federline could scoop $10m by penning a tell-all book about his turbulent marriage to troubled pop princess Britney Spears. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:43:00 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. Announces Director Resignation
Cash Systems, Inc. (2109;NASDAQ:CKNN), a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:17:29 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. Announces Director Resignation
Cash Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKNN), a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced the resignation of one of its Directors, Don Kornstein. Mr. Kornstein, who has served on the board of directors since 2006, resigned his position with the Company to devote more time to other business interests. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:22:03 GMT)

N.H. Lawmakers OK Cap on Payday Loans
New Hampshire's House has approved a 36 percent cap on payday loans, which will likely force payday loan companies out of the state if the Senate and governor agree. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:42:57 GMT)

House Sends Payday Away
As expected, the New Hampshire House has voted to dramatically reduce the fee payday lenders can charge to borrow money. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:18:40 GMT)

Fulton officials give Grady $30M advance, decline to back $200M loan
Fulton County officials gave Grady Memorial Hospital a break —and a heartbreak— Wednesday, providing the cash-strapped medical center with a $30 million advance in funding but declining to back a $200 million loan. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:37:34 GMT)

House wants cap on payday loans
Others say if the loan shops close, low- and middle-income borrowers will lose an important option for quick cash. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:13:07 GMT)

House caps payday loans at 36 percent
Payday and title lenders would face a sharp crackdown under a bill passed by the New Hampshire House yesterday. Annual interest rates on the loans, which now can top 500 percent, would be capped at 36 percent under the proposed law. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:25:42 GMT)

Questrade Launches First RSP to Hold U.S. Cash
Questrade RSP eliminates foreign exchange fees, allowing investors to trade online with USD. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Questrade Launches First RSP to Hold U.S. Cash
Questrade RSP eliminates foreign exchange fees, allowing investors to trade online with USD. (PRWeb Jan 17, 2008) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/TWFnbi1IYWxmLUhvcnItTG92ZS1Mb3ZlLVplcm8= (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:24:25 GMT)

House adopts payday loan cap
CONCORD — New Hampshire's House has approved a 36 percent cap on payday loans which will force payday loan companies out of the state if the Senate and governor agree. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:06:45 GMT)

House OK's payday loan interest cap: Under legislation, maximum rate would be 36 percent
CONCORD -- An annual interest rate cap of 36 percent on short-term consumer loans cleared the House of Representatives Wednesday. ... - By KEVIN LANDRIGAN Telegraph Staff (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:25:42 GMT)

Intel Declares Regular Cash Dividend
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Intel Corporation's board of directors has declared a 12.5 cents per share quarterly dividend on the company's common stock. The dividend will be payable on Mar. 1, 2008 to stockholders of record on Feb. 7, 2008. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

CORRECTING and REPLACING Intel Declares Regular Cash Dividend
First graph, quarterly dividend should read: 12.75 cents per share (sted 12.5 cents per share). (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:40:39 GMT)

Check Cashing Act Not "Blanket Protection" For Payday Lenders
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state's Check Cashers Act does not provide "blanket protection" for payday lenders that charge customers more than the 17 percent a year in interest. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:24:56 GMT)

Va. Principles Will Debate Payday Loans
Stakeholders from both sides of the payday lending debate are expected to meet in private Saturday in an attempt to reach a compromise on several proposals affecting the billion-dollar industry. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:32:40 GMT)

From Feb 1 you can book your train tickets 90 days in advance
Having successfully used the tactics to mop up additional passenger revenues last year... (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:55:18 GMT)

Va.: Payday Lender Agrees to Settlement
The nation's second largest payday lender has agreed to pay Virginia $100,000 for violating numerous state laws regulating the industry. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:05:58 GMT)

Tickets available for St. Mary's Casino Night
St.Mary of Ostrabrama Church, South River, will hold a Casino Night from 6-11 p.m. on Jan. 19 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St., South River. The event will feature casino/carnivallike gambling for prizes (New Jersey law does not permit gaming for cash at casino nights), music and dance. Homemade Polish food will be available for purchase. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:56:12 GMT)

Mexico,Ctrl America Cash Coffee: Many Offers, But Trade Thin
MEXICO CITY (Dow Jones)--Physical trade was modest this week in the cash arabica coffee markets of Mexico and Central America despite a healthy flow of offers from producing origin, traders and exporters said Thursday. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:12:53 GMT)

Pack, Patriots are perfect Super Bowl matchup
Let me be the first to remind you that if either the San Diego Chargers or the New York Giants advance to play in Super Bowl XLII, it will be an absolute disaster for the majority of NFL fans in America. It is that simple and you cannot spin it any other way. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:17:54 GMT)

Group Backing Clinton Takes a Gamble on a Nevada Ad Campaign
As the presidential playing field expands west, independent groups spending campaign cash in support of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton are following. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:39:29 GMT)

Payday Lending Suit
The Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled on a case involving a payday lender and woman who claims the lender charged her an unconstitutionally high interest rate on her loan. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:57:25 GMT)

Payday lender loses bond
The Arkansas Check Cashers Act does not provide "blanket protection" for payday lenders who charge customers more than 17percent a year to borrow money, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:16:41 GMT)

Know the facts before assessing payday loan cap
Cap interest rates on "payday" and title loans at 36 percent -- no-brainer, right? That's what House Bill 267 wants to do. ... - By Stephen DeStefano (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:04:06 GMT)

Retail Ink: Gift-card cash-back law lacks teeth
My Sunday story on gift cards - mostly about the large number of them that go unused - included the reminder that a new California law entitles consumers to redeem cards for cash if the balance is less than $10. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:44:29 GMT)

Action: Despite poor finish, 2007 comes out on top
It was a struggle with a surprisingly weak fourth quarter and some negative numbers for November and December, but on the whole, the market still managed to close mostly higher for 2007. Specifically, the Dow Industrials managed to gain 6.43 percent. The SP 500 gained 3.53 percent. The NASDAQ Over-the-Counter Index led the way with an overall advance of 9.81 percent. The Small-Cap Russell 2000 ... (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:31:24 GMT)

Entertainment Calendar: 01/18/2008
Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least two weeks in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:12:14 GMT)

Payday loan company to pay fine of $100,000
RICHMOND — The nation's second largest payday lender has agreed to pay Virginia $100,000 for violating numerous state laws regulating the industry. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:26:02 GMT)

AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS
DONATE VEHICLE. Receive free vacation voucher. Noah's Arc support no kill shelters, research to advance veterinary treatments. Free towing, tax deductible, non-runners accepted. _1-866-912-give. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:14:35 GMT)

Tax rebates: Where's your check
Consumers fuel the economy and if they're strapped, the thinking goes, better get them some cash to spend. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:24:03 GMT)

Persistence pays off in pursuit of cash to fill pension gap
Jessica Gorst-Williams gets a bank to admit to a wrong address in chasing arrears, finds a signature held the key to transfer after fateful visit, manages a customer's expectations about a payout of a matured policy and more. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:09:16 GMT)

Religion calendar
Post religious events at CITIZEN-TIMES.com/submit, e-mail your events to CommunityNews@CITIZEN-TIMES.com or fax to 251-0585 at least two weeks in advance. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:31:08 GMT)

'Protect vulnerable people'
W hile lawmakers continue to debate how to regulate the payday-loan industry, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said Friday that he will begin looking for more effective ways to enforce whatever reforms come out of the General Assembly. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:40:16 GMT)

Rec board has big plans but might lack the cash
CLARKS SUMMIT — A reorganized Abington Area Joint Recreation Board made plans for a new middle school summer program and a community garden at the Abington Area Community Park, even while contemplating its dwindling reserve funds. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:03:49 GMT)

Goreville girls advance to Class M semifinal
INA — Goreville outscored Wayne City in every quarter and rolled to a 56-23 win over the Lady Indians in the opening round of the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class M State Tournament at Rend Lake College Friday. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:20:20 GMT)

Tax rebates: Where's your check
Consumers fuel the economy and if they're strapped, the thinking goes, better get them some cash to spend. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:09:00 GMT)

Religion Calendar: 01/19/2008
Religion Calendar is published weekly by the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Information may be mailed to Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; fax to 946-8632; e-mail sbeach@record-eagle.com . Items should be sent at least two weeks in advance. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:57:04 GMT)

New fridge saves $147 in cold, hard cash
My family just reduced its carbon footprint. We finally replaced our 20-year-old clunker of a refrigerator with an energy-efficient model. Just for kicks, I plugged some information into a calculator on the Energy Star Web site to find out how much electricity we'd save. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:12:44 GMT)

Tax rebates: Where's your check
Consumers fuel the economy and if they're strapped, the thinking goes, better get them some cash to spend. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:19:00 GMT)

The Risk of Innovation: Will Anyone Embrace It?
Whether humans will embrace or resist an innovation is the billion-dollar question facing designers of novel products and services. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:22:19 GMT)

Op-ed: Payday loan industry works for consumers
Before making any purchase, a consumer has the right to basic information about the product or service. If you're buying food, you should have a chance to see the nutritional value. If you're taking your family to a movie, you should know whether the content is appropriate for kids. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:06:43 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, 20 Jan 2008 11:01:20 GMT)

Niagara County events
Jan. 20 to 27 (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:22:11 GMT)

City limits: London counts the cost of six stormy months for banks
Britain is no stranger to global embarrassment, whether as a result of its football teams' early exits from international tournaments or the takeover by foreign groups of some of its best-known corporate names. But its pride has long been salvaged by its success in one highly competitive arena: financial services. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:40:18 GMT)

Admiralty Resources Announces Funding for Production Development (ADY.AX, 00804410, 20080121)
Admiralty Resources announced that a US$20m Note facility has been negotiated with Cornell Capital Partners through Lodge Partners Melbourne Corporate Finance division. The contract is confidential, however the terms of the issue are the interest rate is 8% p.a., term is 720 days, interest has been prepaid three months in advance, repayments are in cash except in the case of default or forced ... (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:31:00 GMT)

Hartford Stores Robbed Minutes Apart
ONLY ON 3: Someone fired a gun inside a Hartford auto parts store during a robbery about a half hour before someone tried to steal cigarettes from a gas station. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:25:00 GMT)

Eli Manning, Giants advance to Super Bowl XLII
GREEN BAY, WIS. -- The Road Warriors are taking their traveling show to Super Bowl XLII. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:42:32 GMT)

Payday lenders lobby for a return to Ga.
The controversial payday loan industry will refile legislation to bring short-term lenders back to Georgia, according to lobbyists. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:46:29 GMT)

Third-time charm sends Giants to Super Bowl
Kicker Lawrence Tynes of the New York Giants celebrates after kicking the game winning 47-yard field goal to win the NFC championship game against the Green Bay Packers, on January 20, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants won 23-20 in overtime to advance to the Superbowl XLII. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:21:57 GMT)

Public hospitals ask for emergency cash
Hawaii's public hospitals, hemorrhaging money in large measure due to Medicaid/Medicare losses, are asking the Legislature for a $25.4 million emergency transfusion. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:45:07 GMT)

Lowe: Lots of bowling, and then some more
There was great news in Bossier City last weekend as Baton Rouge’s Diane Domingue won the women’s qualifying division and will advance to the U.S. Open championship to be held in February. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:55:28 GMT)

Youth hockey
ESCANABA - The Mr. Klean Peewees will advance to the U.P. Championship in Ironwood Feb. 8-10 after splitting two regional games in Iron Mountain this weekend. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:53:49 GMT)

MainStream Merchant Services Offers Merchant Cash Advance
MainStream Merchant Services, Inc., a leading provider of merchant payment processing solutions, announced today a new merchant cash advance service, providing low-hassle, volume-based financing to its customers. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:51:56 GMT)

FameCast's Artist Discovery Engine Revs Up for New Season: Season 4 Launches with $120,000 Prize Pool and Awards from ...
FameCast, hot on the heels of a previous season full of dynamic young artists, lucrative cash prizes and artists receiving once-in-a-lifetime career opportunities, is set to launch its record-breaking Season 4. Thanks to its successful first three seasons of competition, the Web's leading talent competition and fan entertainment community is now being utilized by the entertainment industry as an ... (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:30:44 GMT)

Rio Tinto Shares Fall After BHP Doesn't Raise Offer (Update1)
Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Rio Tinto Group, fending off a proposed $99 billion bid from rival mining company BHP Billiton Ltd., fell the most in at least 19 years in London trading after BHP didn't make an improved offer. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:23:58 GMT)

Review board tackles payday loans
The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is looking to set limits on the fees charged by companies offering high-cost loans to people who need to borrow money between paydays. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:36:19 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-21 17:33 GMT: Visa Europe CEO keen on EU interchange talks; says surcharging is a 'disaster'
BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) - The president and chief executive of Visa Europe, Peter Ayliffe said the payments group is keen to advance current talks with the European Commission over interchange fees and claimed surcharging is a "disaster" for payments networks. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:55:57 GMT)

22-01-2008: Advance Synergy’s rights ICULS oversubscribed 29%
KUALA LUMPUR: Advance Synergy Bhd’s renounceable two-call rights issue of RM177.34 million irredeemable convertible unsecured loan stocks (ICULS) of 15 sen each has been oversubscribed by 29%. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:08:46 GMT)

Payday lending a scourge that needs to be banned
AS CHAIR of a S.C. Senate subcommittee considering a bill seeking to ban payday lending last year, Sen. John Hawkins was opposed to shuttering the industry in our state. When fellow subcommittee member Sen. Joel Lourie wanted to severely limit the number of loans lenders could make to one customer in a year, Sen. Hawkins argued for more. He agreed there needed to be restrictions, but he didn’t ... (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:29:08 GMT)

Your Calendar - West Lake County edition
Find out about events going on in your community, and plan your week’s activities with The Times. To get listed in the calendar, submit items at least 10 days in advance to community editor Melinda Moore. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:23:46 GMT)

Protesters want cap on payday loan rates
Local residents protest in support of payday lending cap (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:25:49 GMT)

Another one bites the dust
On January 16th, 2007 we saw the announcement that Oracle had entered into agreement to purchase BEA. So after the rebuttal at the end of October, BEA has finally agreed to the latest bid by Oracle (Oracle will acquire all outstanding shares of BEA for $19.375 per share in cash). (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:56:58 GMT)

URB to decide cap for payday-loan interest
The future of payday loans in this province is in the hands of a three-person panel. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:01:09 GMT)

ATG to Acquire Automated Personalization and Recommendations Leader CleverSet
ATG (Art Technology Group, Inc., NASDAQ: ARTG), and CleverSet today announced that the two companies signed a definitive agreement for ATG to acquire CleverSet for approximately $10 million in cash, less closing adjustments of approximately $1 million. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the approval of CleverSet's stockholders, and is expected to occur in the ... (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:11:26 GMT)

Cash America International, Inc. Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Conference Call
FORT WORTH, Texas----CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. , a provider of specialty financial services to individuals, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss Fourth Quarter 2007 results on Thursday, January 24, 2008, at 4:45 p.m. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

UnitedHealth Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results
MINNEAPOLIS----UnitedHealth Group : Full Year Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $3.501, Up 18% Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Share of $0.92; up 10% Full Year Adjusted Operating Margin of 10.6%1 Fourth Quarter Operating Margin of 10.9% Full Year Cash Flows of $5.9 Billion Fourth Quarter Cash Flows of $1.1 Billion Full Year Return on Equity of 22% Fourth Quarter Return on Equity of 24% (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:24:00 GMT)

Lady Blackcats pull away from Vienna, advance to Class M title game
INA — For 17 minutes, 36 seconds of a 28-minute basketball game between the Goreville and Vienna junior high school girls basketball teams Monday night, their SIJHSAA Class M state semifinal was deadlocked at 31-31. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:35:25 GMT)

Berkeley seeks to limit short-term loan firms
Berkeley is joining Florissant in trying to limit the number of businesses that offer short-term, high-interest loans in their communities. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:44:18 GMT)

Huckabee learns the limits of a cash-strapped campaign
The Huckabee campaign acknowledged Tuesday that its chronic shortage of funds might be catching up to it. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:49:38 GMT)

With Thompson Out, Who Benefits Most?
The decision by former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson to end his candidacy for the GOP presidential nomination removes a conservative voice from the field even as the remaining Republican candidates crisscross Florida in search of votes in advance of the... (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:51:40 GMT)

First Cash Reports Fourth Quarter Operating Results
ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 22, 2008 -- First Cash Financial Services, Inc. today announced revenue, net income and earnings per share for both the three months and the year ended December 31, 2007. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:10:38 GMT)

Huckabee, Short on Cash, Curtails Effort in Florida
Mike Huckabee said he did not plan to advertise in Florida, and his only campaign stops scheduled so far this week were token events at airports. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:38:08 GMT)

Nexus Offers to Buy Anzon Australia for A$648 Million (Update2)
Jan. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Nexus Energy Ltd., the Australian oil project developer, agreed to buy rival Anzon Australia Ltd. for about A$648 million ($564 million) in cash and stock, after an agreed scrip-only offer from Arc Energy Ltd. fell in value. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:02:06 GMT)

Nexus Offers to Buy Anzon Australia for A$648 Million (Update3)
Jan. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Nexus Energy Ltd., the Australian oil company developing a natural gas liquids project, agreed to buy rival Anzon Australia Ltd. for about A$648 million ($564 million) in cash and stock, topping an offer from Arc Energy Ltd. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:31:57 GMT)

Nexus Offers to Buy Anzon Australia for A$648 Million (Update4)
Jan. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Nexus Energy Ltd., the Australian oil company developing a natural gas liquids project, agreed to buy rival Anzon Australia Ltd. for about A$648 million ($564 million) in cash and stock, topping an offer from Arc Energy Ltd. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:17:05 GMT)

Incoming-Calls.com Takes Cash Advance Leads to the Next Level
Incoming-Calls.com, a leader in direct and interactive marketing and lead generation for the merchant cash advance industry, has officially launched their pay-per-inbound-call program today. (PRWeb Jan 23, 2008) (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:03:25 GMT)

House panel cool to cap on interest
Payday lenders rely on their ability to trap customers in a cycle of debt and prey on financially uneducated borrowers, a former industry district manager in Ohio told state lawmakers yesterday. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:51:47 GMT)

Ohio Looking to Limit Payday Lenders
Ohio lawmakers are considering interest rate limits on payday lenders, which the industry says will force them out of business in the state. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:47:34 GMT)

Payday looms large for Ana
ANA Ivanovic is two wins away from becoming one of the richest sports stars on the planet, thanks to her combination of good looks and good tennis. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Zimbabwe threatens banks over cash crisis
President Robert Mugabe's government has ordered banks to end a banknote shortage or risk being closed, state media reported on Wednesday. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:48:48 GMT)

Lottery’s CASH 5 Starting Jackpot Increasing to $125,000 Feb. 1
CASH 5 Buy Five Tickets, Get One Free Promotion Set for February (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT)

Stocks recover from sharp losses
Wall Street pulled off a stunning comeback Wednesday, surging higher in late trading and wiping out what looked to be yet another precipitous decline. The Dow Jones industrials, down more than 323 points in earlier trading, ended the day with an advance of just under 300 points, according to preliminary calculations. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:19:26 GMT)

Stocks Recover From Sharp Losses
Wall Street pulled off a stunning comeback Wednesday, surging higher in late trading and wiping out what looked to be yet another massive decline. The Dow Jones industrials, down more than 323 points in earlier trading, ended the day with an advance of just under 300 points. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:35:00 GMT)

Australian, N.Z. Dollars Advance on Widening Yield Premiums
Jan. 24 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose for a second day as investors bought the nations' bonds because they yield the most versus U.S. Treasuries in two decades. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:24:04 GMT)

LaPlace robbery is investigated
St. John the Baptist Parish deputies are investigating the armed robbery of a cash advance store in LaPlace, a Sheriff's Office spokesman said Wednesday. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:32:25 GMT)

Payday loans hook customers, credit counsellor says
The provincial regulator is being asked to develop explicit rules to prevent payday loan companies from letting people borrow money to repay their original loans. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:34:39 GMT)

Man enters guilty plea in fake holdup
One of two defendants charged with faking a robbery at a Westland cash-advance business has pleaded no contest to charges of embezzling $1,000 to $20,000. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:04:18 GMT)

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