Cash Advance News Jun 2008

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Are you late on your child support?
PROVIDENCE — If you are going to cash in, pay up. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:05:25 GMT)

Are you late on your child support?
You’ll have to agree to pay that first if you want to cash in a personal-injury settlement for a lump-sum payment. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:44:28 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, 01 Jun 2008 09:16:56 GMT)

'We have nothing to hide'
Malacañang maintained there are no irregularities in the handling and disbursement of funds in the Office of the President (OP) despite a preliminary report made by the Commission on Audit (COA) claiming unliquidated cash advances and other discrepancies last year. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:05:18 GMT)

ASR holds three-day roadshow
KUCHING: Advance Synergy Realty Sdn Bhd will hold a property roadshow at Wisma Sanyan for Muara Tuang Park, Kong Ping Height II and Synergy Square and Kota Kinabalu shop office projects from today until March 11. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:11:53 GMT)

Editorial: Two thresholds
The revised estimates for GDP in 2007-08 were released last Friday, showing that the Indian economy grew by 9 per cent during the year. This was somewhat higher than the 8.7 per cent suggested by the advance estimates, which were made a few months ago. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:53:09 GMT)

Board to review filmmaking policy, garbage collection fee increase
Filmmakers who want to shoot a movie at Cedarock Park might need to bring extra cash and some good taste. Today, the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will go over a proposed policy that would establish a fee for filmmakers wanting to shoot footage at an Alamance County-owned facility. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:33:59 GMT)

Payday Lenders Fear The Worst
Gov. Ted Strickland is expected to sign a bill that would limit the interest rates cash advance companies can charge, but lenders say it's going to put them out of business. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:38:56 GMT)

Arnott's strategy defies conventional wisdom
For years, Robert Arnott has been deftly hurling firecrackers at conventional investing wisdom and it is profitable. His Pasadena, Calif.-based Research Affiliates LLC went from a few million dollars under management to more than $35 billion in various managed, sub-advised or licensed funds. His research on fundamental indexing strategy, which selects stocks for their dividends, sales, cash flow ... (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:02:27 GMT)

Lender Expected To Warn On Profits
Britain's biggest buy-to-let lender is expected to reveal that its profits are much lower than expected in advance of a deal to sell 20% of its shares to a US private equity firm. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:27:00 GMT)

Exclusive: Cash-back credit card study
Bankrate compared the cash-back reward programs of 30 of the most popular credit cards. Find the best one for your spending style. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT)

Hilton Hotels Announces New Executive Appointments
Hilton Hotels Corporation ("Hilton") today announced that Ross Klein and Amar Lalvani will join the company as Global Head of Luxury & Lifestyle Brands and Global Head of Luxury & Lifestyle Brand Development, respectively. These new hires will help advance Hilton's strategic goal of further developing its presence in the luxury and lifestyle sectors. Both executives join Hilton from Starwood ... (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:45:06 GMT)

Governor Signs New Payday Loan Bill
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland signed into law Monday sweeping new changes for the payday loan industry. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:55:07 GMT)

Hornets Sting Yellow Jackets
LAKE—It took a second day to complete game one of a best of three series, but it was all the Hornets needed to sting the Enterprise Lincoln Yellow Jackets and advance to the second round of state baseball playoffs. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:08:25 GMT)

Strickland Signs Payday Lending Bill
NBC 4's Mikaela Hunt sends us this photo of Strickland signing HB 545. Click here to comment and get the latest. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:29:00 GMT)

Strickland signs payday-lending bill
Gov. Ted Strickland today signed tough new restrictions on short-term lending in Ohio that supporters say will put an end to a payday loan industry that does far more harm than good for Ohioans in financial trouble. When the law takes effect in 90 days, it will put an end to the payday lending industry as it exists in Ohio. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:00:42 GMT)

Strickland signs off on payday lending crackdown
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has signed a controversial crackdown on the state's payday lending industry. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:01:08 GMT)

Ohio governor signs new law on payday lending
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Gov. Ted Strickland has signed a bill that puts new restrictions on the payday lending industry. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:39:55 GMT)

Strickland signs bill capping pay-day loan rates
COLUMBUS — With a bipartisan posse of legislators looking on, Gov. Ted Strickland has signed legislation aimed at ending the "debt trap" caused by short-term payday loans. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:44:39 GMT)

Payday Lending Capped - 6/2/2008
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Gov. Ted Strickland has signed a bill that puts new restrictions on the payday lending industry. The law signed Monday limits borrowers to four short-term loans a year and caps annual interest rates at 28 percent. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:51:56 GMT)

Ohio governor signs law restricting payday lending
Gov. Ted Strickland signed a bill Monday that puts new restrictions on the payday lending industry. The law limits borrowers to four short-term loans a year and caps annual interest rates at 28 percent. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:29:28 GMT)

Proceeds to help cancer fund
June 11 is the last day for advance registration for a Talent Quest singing contest, sponsored by Brass Kactus in conjunction with FutureSingers Productions. Contestants will compete for cash and prizes in this 14-week competition. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:54:06 GMT)

Payday loan curbs now law
The law signed this morning by Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland limits borrowers to four short-term loans a year and caps annual interest rates at 28 percent. The state Legislature passed the bill last month over the objections of industry leaders. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:49:17 GMT)

Ford completes sale of Jaguar, Land Rover to Tata
Ford Motor officially unloaded its storied Jaguar and Land Rover businesses on Monday netting the cash-strapped automaker a $1.7 billion boost that's a mere third of what it paid for the two luxury brands. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:13:21 GMT)

Ford finalizes sale of Jaguar, Land Rover to Tata Motors
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. officially unloaded its storied Jaguar and Land Rover businesses today — netting the cash-strapped automaker a $1.7 billion boost that’s a mere third of what it paid for the two luxury brands. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:23:50 GMT)

New Zealand Dollar May Advance on Outlook for Benchmark Rate
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand's dollar may rise for a second day on speculation the central bank will this week keep benchmark interest rates at the highest of any Aaa rated nation, buoying demand for the currency. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:29:35 GMT)

Mixed Views On Tightening Ohio Payday Lending
When Resha Spencer needed help paying her bills, the Westwood woman visited a payday lender and got a $500 loan for two-weeks. She didn't have the $575 to cover the loan and interest, so she visited another check cashing store. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:29:55 GMT)

Strickland signs payday loan bill placing limits on borrowing
COLUMBUS — With a bipartisan posse of legislators looking on, Gov. Ted Strickland signed legislation aimed at ending the so-called "debt trap" caused by short-term payday loans. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:12:22 GMT)

Australian Dollar Gains as Building Approvals Unexpectedly Rise
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian dollar rose and bonds pared an earlier advance after a government report showed building approvals unexpectedly surged in April, indicating the economy is weathering two interest-rate increases this year. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:44:45 GMT)

Australian Dollar Gains as Building Approvals Unexpectedly Rise
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian dollar gained and bonds pared an advance after building approvals unexpectedly rose in April, adding to speculation the central bank will increase interest rates from a 12-year high later this year. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:44:35 GMT)

Strickland signs bill to limit how payday lenders can do business in Ohio
COLUMBUS -- With the strokes of seven pens and a few whoops from onlookers afterward, Gov. Ted Strickland made official Monday legislation limiting how payday lenders do business in the state. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:52:28 GMT)

Ohio Governor Signs New Law on Payday Lending
Gov. Ted Strickland has signed a bill that puts new restrictions on the payday lending industry. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:01:42 GMT)

Pats cash in on Millionaires
WILLIAMSPORT – Williamsport had Red Land on the proverbial ropes. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:35:05 GMT)

Strickland signs payday-loans bill
Gov. Ted Strickland signed tough new restrictions yesterday on short-term lending in Ohio, and supporters say the law will put an end to a payday-loan industry that does far more harm than good for Ohioans in financial trouble. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:01:26 GMT)

Payday loan curbs now law
Gov. Ted Strickland signed a bill that puts new restrictions on the payday lending industry that could doom Ohio payday companies. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:39:57 GMT)

Governor signs new law on payday lending
COLUMBUS (AP) - Gov. Ted Strickland has signed a bill that puts new restrictions on the payday lending industry. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:05:18 GMT)

ResCap Says It Needs More Cash
Residential Capital LLC, the mortgage lending unit of GMAC LLC, said Tuesday it needs more than three times more cash to stay in business than it estimated just weeks ago. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:10:17 GMT)

GMAC mortgage lender says it needs more liquidity
NEW YORK — Residential Capital LLC, the mortgage lending unit of GMAC LLC, said today it needs more than three times more cash to stay in business than it estimated just weeks ago. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:48:43 GMT)

ResCap says needs more liquidity
Residential Capital LLC, the mortgage lending unit of GMAC LLC, said Tuesday it needs more than three times more cash to stay in business than it estimated just weeks ago. ResCap estimates it now needs about $2 billion in cash by the end of June to meet... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:53:06 GMT)

Techs lead advance
Wall Street edged higher Tuesday morning, thanks to oil prices and a narrower-than-expected drop in factory orders, however gains were limited by news that GM will be shutting plants and a Lehman may need to raise more capital. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:58:56 GMT)

Low Pay, Inc. Partners With SecondWallet.com to Offer No-Fee Cash Advance Benefit
Low Pay, Inc. (LPC) and American Cash Alliance, LLC (dba SecondWallet.com) announced a strategic agreement to bring an exclusive cash advance membership benefit to qualifying Platinum Low Pay Card (LPC) holders, while lowering SecondWallet's customer acquisition costs through unique marketing access to LPC's large membership cardholder base. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:02:56 GMT)

Twin Cities-based ResCap says cash crunch worsens
NEW YORK — Residential Capital LLC, the mortgage lending unit of GMAC LLC, said this morning it needs more than three times more cash to stay in business than it estimated just weeks ago. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:41:17 GMT)

Cash Store Financial again ranks on Profit 100 list of Canada's fastest growing companies
The Cash Store Financial Services Inc. is pleased to announce that is has been ranked 15th overall, with growth of 2,390%, on the 20th annual PROFIT 100 ranking of Canada's Fastest Growing Companies by PROFIT Magazine. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:14:00 GMT)

Proliance pays over-advance
SOUTHAVEN — Proliance International Inc. reports that it has eliminated the over-advance on its credit facility as required by amendments to its credit agreement. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:27:11 GMT)

GMAC's ResCap strapped for cash
Mortgage leading unit of GMAC says it needs $2B in cash by June to remain solvent - three times more than its earlier estimate. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:58:36 GMT)

Payday lenders' shares may be at risk
Payday lenders such as Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. and QC Holdings Inc. run the risk being shut out of providing the loans nationwide, according to an analyst who says the companies' stock prices don't currently reflect that possibility. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:58:31 GMT)

Investor's Corner: Flat Base Often Shorter Than Other Patterns
One of the most reliable base patterns is also one of the easiest to recognize. Sometimes, after it breaks out and makes an advance, a stock will... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:58:18 GMT)

Cash withdrawal limit now $10bn
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has doubled the daily cash withdrawal limit from $5 billion to $10 billion. 12 locals killed in SA attacks: Official TWELVE Zimbabweans have been identified among the 62 people killed in anti-immigrant violence in South Africa. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:29:21 GMT)

Payday lenders may check out of Ohio
The payday lending industry has vowed to leave the state if Ohio passed a bill to reduce the amount they can charge customers. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:05:58 GMT)

Soccer / Euro '08 / To soccer players today, cash is just as important as king and country
Gone are the days when soccer players would play for king and country. Not that national pride has disappeared, or that international players don't want to succeed on the national squad, but it is simply no longer enough. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:40:45 GMT)

Ingram Micro Confirms Second-Quarter Guidance in Advance of Upcoming Investor Events
Ingram Micro Inc. , the world's largest technology distributor, reaffirmed its guidance for the second quarter ending June 28, 2008, in advance of its shareholders' meeting at 10:00 a.m. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Payday loan store robbed
WINTON PLACE - Cincinnati police are searching today for two gunman who robbed Check n' Go, 4780 Kenard Ave. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:18:37 GMT)

Stocks turn higher as oil prices retreat
Stocks rebounded Wednesday as investors digested a report that said the service economy managed growth last month and as oil prices extended their retreat from recent highs. Wall Street's advance comes after two straight days of selling that left the Dow... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:23:05 GMT)

US midday: Weak oil fuels advance
Leading stocks bounced back from an early dip to trade higher as oil prices skidded lower again and investors welcomed news of growth in the US service sector. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:59:00 GMT)

Area Cash Advance locations closing shop
Area VRS Cash Advance locations will close because of a new state law, owner Rich Anderson said. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:20:50 GMT)

European Stocks Erase Losses; U.S. Index Futures Advance
June 5 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks erased earlier losses. Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc rose after Citigroup Inc. recommended the shares. Unilever and TeliaSonera AB gained. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:01:12 GMT)

European Stocks, U.S. Futures Advance; Shares in Asia Decline
June 5 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks advanced as oil traded near a one-month low, lifting earnings prospects for carmakers and airlines. U.S. index futures gained, while shares in Asia declined. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:02:40 GMT)

European Stocks, U.S. Futures Advance; Shares in Asia Decline
June 5 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose as investors speculated food and drug companies will outperform in an economic slowdown, while carmakers climbed as oil traded near a one-month low. U.S. index futures gained, while shares in Asia fell. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:15:48 GMT)

European Stocks Erase Losses; U.S. Index Futures Advance
June 5 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks erased earlier losses. Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc rose after Citigroup Inc. recommended the shares and TeliaSonera AB gained as France Telecom SA offered 252.5 billion kronor ($41.9 billion) for the Swedish company. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:47:37 GMT)

European Stocks Erase Losses; U.S. Index Futures Advance
June 5 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks erased earlier losses. Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc rose after Citigroup Inc. recommended the shares and TeliaSonera AB gained as France Telecom SA offered 252.5 billion kronor ($41.9 billion) for the Swedish company. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:48:22 GMT)

European Stocks Advance, U.S. Futures Gain; Asia Shares Fall
June 5 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose as investors speculated food and drug companies will outperform in an economic slowdown and Citigroup Inc. recommended shares of Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:02:41 GMT)

Venezuelan Bonds Advance as Rebound in Oil Prices Boosts Demand
June 5 (Bloomberg) -- Venezuela's bonds rose, with yields over Treasuries narrowing for the first time in a week, after crude oil, the country's biggest export, rebounded. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:51:38 GMT)

Payday industry launches referendum to overturn law
Payday lenders faced with new state regulations hoisted upon their industry are fighting back and trying to repeal the law that takes effect in less than three months. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:17:59 GMT)

U.K. Stocks Advance, Led by RBS, Banks; Vodafone, BA Increase
Vodafone Group Plc rallied after Verizon Wireless agreed to buy Alltel Corp. to overtake AT&T Inc. as the biggest mobile- phone company in the U.S. British Airways Plc paced a rally in airline shares. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:49:56 GMT)

Advance tickets arrive for fair
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Payday industry launches referendum to overturn Ohio law
Payday lenders in Ohio, faced with a state interest rate cap, are fighting back and trying to repeal the law that takes effect in less than three months. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:04:21 GMT)

Venezuelan Bonds Advance as Rally in Oil Prices Boosts Demand
June 5 (Bloomberg) -- Venezuela's bonds rose, with yields over Treasuries narrowing the most since March, after crude oil, the country's biggest export, surged. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:45:12 GMT)

Payday loan law may be on ballot
Ohio voters may get the last word on payday lending. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:30:30 GMT)

Payday loan law may be on ballot
COLUMBUS — Ohio voters may get the last word on payday lending. Opponents of legislation setting a 28 percent annual rate cap on short-term loans announced they have launched a campaign to put a referendum on the issue on the Nov. 4 ballot. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:35:21 GMT)

Payday loan opponents campaign for ballot issue
Columbus, Ohio — Ohio voters may get the last word on payday lending. Opponents of legislation setting a 28 percent annual rate cap on short-term loans announced they have launched a campaign to put a referendum on the issue on the Nov. 4 ballot. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:35:19 GMT)

Payday loan law may be on ballot
Ohio voters may get the last word on payday lending. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:45:33 GMT)

Payday loan advocates launch ballot drive
COLUMBUS — Ohio voters may get the last word on payday lending. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:46:03 GMT)

Advance Finance employees held up
A man robbed a West Ashley business at closing time Tuesday night and forced two female employees into a bathroom, Charleston police said. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:22:39 GMT)

Australian Dollar Heads for Weekly Advance; Kiwi Set for Loss
June 6 (Bloomberg) -- Australia's dollar headed for a weekly gain on prospects its central bank will raise interest rates. New Zealand's dollar may fall for a second week on speculation its central bank will lower borrowing costs. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:14:45 GMT)

H.S. Roundup: Timberwolves advance to quarters
NEW DURHAM — The defending Class M champion and top-seeded Prospect Mountain High School baseball team began defense of its title Thursday with a 4-1 win over No. 16 White Mountains in the first round of the playoffs. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:25:51 GMT)

FOCUS: India Looks To Sow Bumper Cash Crops As Prices Soar
SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)-- India is likely to harvest bumper cash crops this fall. Sowing is getting underway, and farmers are planting more acres in response to high global and domestic prices, said food industry officials. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:22:06 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Drop as Unemployment Rate Jumps; AIG Shares Tumble
June 6 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks fell, erasing a weekly advance, after the biggest jump in unemployment since 1986 and a $6-a-barrel rise in oil prices heightened concern that consumer spending will fail to save the economy from a recession. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:13:20 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Drop as Unemployment Rate Jumps; AIG Shares Tumble
June 6 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks fell, erasing a weekly advance, after the biggest jump in unemployment since 1986 and a $6-a-barrel rise in oil prices heightened concern that the economy will sink into a recession. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:43:10 GMT)

Victoria Gotti, Your Publisher Wants its Cash Back
Here’s the thing about the publishing industry—if you cash your advance check, you actually have to write the book. According to a spokesperson for HarperCollins, Victoria Gotti did not, yet she kept the $70,000 advance. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:26:15 GMT)

Ember Resources Inc. Announces Increased Cash and Share Proposal to Acquire All of the Outstanding Shares of Cordero ...
CALGARY, ALBERTA-- - Ember Resources Inc. announced today that it has provided Cordero Energy Inc. with a further formal proposal to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Cordero for increased consideration of $5.35 per Cordero Share, payable at the election of each Cordero shareholder, in cash or 2.61 common shares of Ember at a deemed price of $2.05 per Ember Share. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:58:27 GMT)

Payday lenders hope for interest from voters to remove cap
A group representing payday lenders across the country wants Ohio voters to overturn a law signed this week that some say will mean the end of the practice in the state. Gov. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:18:53 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. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:36:41 GMT)

Draining cash from your wallet
MOTORISTS will face pump prices as high as $1.70 a litre within days and more than $1.80 by July after fresh tensions in the Middle East propelled world oil prices to record highs. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:58:18 GMT)

This was Brainerd
[20 years ago (1988) - The Brainerd City Council this morning approved a $1.7 million loan to allow Brainerd International Trade Center, Inc. to close on its project site. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:37:43 GMT)

Q.C. aims to regulate payday, pawn shop sites
Queen Creek officials are drafting an addition to the town's zoning ordinance that would regulate the location of pawn shops and payday loan businesses. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:32:23 GMT)

Reunion
Send reunions at least three weeks in advance to Robin D. Payne by fax at 313-222-5985, by e-mail to events@freepress.com or by mail to Detroit Free Press, 615 W. Lafayette, Detroit 48226. For complete listings, go to www.freep.com/reunions. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:30:06 GMT)

Cash flow monitoring, predicting are vital
Monitoring cash flow is vital to the well-being of your business. Minor "hiccups" can be expected, but they also can be an early warning of larger problems ahead, especially if other indicators such as sales seem positive. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:41:45 GMT)

Local getaways: Family deals for every wallet
Familiarity breeds content this summer for cash-strapped families that want a low-mileage change of scenery. Sure, it's hot here this time of year. But if there's a pool or beach nearby, who cares? Thanks to favorable Florida resident rates, you can stay a few nights at that upscale resort. Or consider the camping trip your kids have always wanted. (Hey, some of our state parks have hot showers ... (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:49:58 GMT)

Easy steps safeguard cash, cards
NEW YORK -- The last thing any vacation traveler wants is to lose a wallet, whether it's misplaced or taken by a pickpocket. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:08:16 GMT)

WSJ Sunday
with the up-to-the-minute take on deals and deal-makers. Retirees in search of a steady paycheck have traditionally turned to annuities but often have a hard time letting go control of their cash. With a new product, managed payout funds, your assets still belong to you. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:05:48 GMT)

Payday lenders plan appeal to Ohio voters
Ohio's payday-lending industry apparently will not quietly fade away. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:27:28 GMT)

U.N. pushes peace effort in Congo's violent east
The U.N. Security Council renewed a push for civilian rule in Congo's militia-plagued east on Sunday as efforts continue to disarm rebel groups and finally restore peace to the ravaged region. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:32:43 GMT)

Stocks: S&P Trims Its Target
The S&P 500 is now expected to advance 8.2% from current levels through yearend and 1% for the full year (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:25:27 GMT)

Big Ideas for Small Business: Cash flow is the lifeblood of your company
Understanding the concept of cash flow and how to manage it is essential in today's business environment. Many small businesses fail because of inadequate working capital and poor cash flow management. The owner often confuses the terms "profit" and "cash flow." (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:34:48 GMT)

N.Z., Australian Dollars Advance on Demand for Higher Yields
June 9 (Bloomberg) -- The New Zealand and Australian dollars rose on speculation investors will seek higher-yielding assets as they trim bets on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:14:35 GMT)

People need more help vs. financial predators
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland far exceeds what I would have expected from a Democrat. The best thing he has done is to shut down the payday loan operations. I want to ask him to address something else: collection agencies and banks that insist on taking payments out of checking accounts. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:37:58 GMT)

Kenya: Man Behind Safaricom's $1 Billion Cash Machine
Running a billion-dollar business may be an easy challenge for Safaricom's CEO Michael Joseph, but managing this kind of money is the biggest job faced by any chief financial officer (CFO) in Kenya today. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:07:30 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. Announces New Contract
LAS VEGAS----Cash Systems, Inc. , a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced a new multi-year contract with Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel where Cash Systems will provide it's full line of cash access services including all-in-1atm services and casinopc for cash advance services. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

Energy stocks push TSX higher; N.Y. up slightly after big losses last week
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market racked up a modest gain on top of last week's strong energy-fuelled advance Monday morning even as crude prices backed off from their biggest one-day jump ever on Friday. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:08:00 GMT)

Krispy Kreme swings to gain; shares advance
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. posted its first quarterly gain in three years despite a sales slump, the company said Monday, as it avoided the sort of one-time costs that hurt the bottom line last year. (KKD) (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:07:34 GMT)

Canadian Payday Loan Association Applauds Ontario Payday Loan Legislation
The Canadian Payday Loan Association today applauded the Ontario government for passing important payday loan legislation that will regulate the industry and balance consumer protection with a viable industry. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:09:00 GMT)

Rise in factory gate costs set the scene for a summer of inflation
The cost of living is set to surge throughout the summer, heaping more misery on cash-strapped familes who are already struggling to pay ever-rising bills. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:52:56 GMT)

AG: Law needed for cash gas discounts
HARTFORD — A new state law is needed to allow most gas dealers to offer discounts to patrons using cash at the pump, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced Monday. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:07:53 GMT)

North Canton council approves money for CIC
NORTH CANTON City Council agreed Monday night to advance money to the Community Improvement Corp. and help bring more than 100 jobs to the closed Hoover complex. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:20:34 GMT)

Kenyan mobile phone company's IPO get warm debut
NAIROBI, Kenya -- For the past year, Kennedy Agai has stopped sending money home to his mother. He has walked instead of spending 50 cents on the bus. He has skipped meals whenever he could bear it, all so he could buy shares in East Africa's biggest initial public offering. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:41:47 GMT)

Capital notes
Group starts campaign to repeal payday-lending bill The first step toward what could be the fourth issue on Ohio's statewide ballot this fall was taken yesterday. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:17:23 GMT)

Expert: Justin Harelik
Dear Bankruptcy Adviser, What are the risks of walking away from a mortgage? My loan payments consume more than 50 percent of my net income, leaving me hardly any money leftover each month. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:48:16 GMT)

Indian bond yields hold at 1-yr highs on inflation
MUMBAI, June 10 - Indian federal bond yields held near one-year highs on Tuesday as investors remained wary of debt due to cash conditions and rising inflation. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:42:18 GMT)

Fact Sheet - The United States And The European Union: Working Together To Advance Freedom And Prosperity Around The ...
KRANJ, Slovenia----Today, President Bush reaffirmed his support for a strong Europe capable of being a strong partner with the United States in the advance of freedom and prosperity around the world. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:57:00 GMT)

Fact Sheet - The United States And The European Union: Working Together To Advance Freedom And Prosperity Around The ...
Today, President Bush reaffirmed his support for a strong Europe capable of being a strong partner with the United States in the advance of freedom and prosperity around the world. President Bush met with the leadership of the European Union (EU), Slovenian Prime Minister and European Council President Janez Jansa and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, at Brdo Castle in Slovenia ... (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:30:43 GMT)

Ontario passes payday loans legislation
Ontario lawmakers have passed a new law regulating the payday loan industry. The Ontario government says that the new Payday Loans Act, 2008 will enhance consumer protection by licensing all payday lending industry operators and banning controversial lending practices. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:36:53 GMT)

Money Mart welcomes Ontario legislation on payday loans
National Money Mart Company, a subsidiary of Dollar Financial Corp and Canada's leading convenience financial service provider today welcomed new legislation passed by the Ontario government that will balance strong consumer protection with a viable payday loan industry. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:35:00 GMT)

Payday Lenders Challenge New Payday Loan Law
The controversy over payday loans is heating up again, and this time, the issue may be going to the ballot. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:29:07 GMT)

Cash Store Financial supports Ontario's balanced approach to payday regulation
Cash Store Financial supports Ontario's balanced approach to regulation of the payday loan industry. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:32:00 GMT)

Food & WINE events
n Summer Open House at Lost Canyon Winery — 1-5 p.m. June 14. Wine tasting, food, raffles and music. 2102 Dennison St., Oakland. Advance online tickets: $30 public, $15 wine club members; at the door: $35 public, $20 club members. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:26:15 GMT)

Energy Sector Roundup: Crude contracts down $3
(AP:NEW YORK) Following is a summary of top stories in the energy sector Tuesday afternoon. Oil prices ended lower, giving up an earlier advance as the dollar held its gains against the euro and the Energy Department slashed its oil consumption projections. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:52:10 GMT)

Legislation might soon push lender out of Ohio
New regulations for Ohio's payday lending industry approved Tuesday by that state's legislature could prompt Spartanburg-based Advance America to shut down 246 centers in the Buckeye State. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:52:22 GMT)

Bond yields rise, rupee falls on outflow fears
Bond yields continued to rise on Tuesday, as tightening cash conditions and rising inflation severely dented the market sentiment. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:41:51 GMT)

Payday lending offices form plan to fight new bill
Julie DiAlfredi is a manager of Check’n Go in Willoughby. A plan is in place to overturn legislation that would put tougher restrictions on the payday loan industry. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:06:41 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-06-11 08:39 Euroshares advance at open, tracking DJIA and Asia up after crude's retreat
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Europe's largest exchanges moved higher in opening deals, recovering some of the ground lost yesterday thanks to modest overnight gains on the DJIA and in Asia with banking and car stocks leading the advance. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:46:35 GMT)

U.K. Stocks Gain, Led by Energy Companies; BP and HBOS Advance
June 11 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks rose for the first time in four days, led by energy companies as crude oil rebounded from a two day decline. BP Plc and Royal Dutch Shell Plc advanced. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:23:04 GMT)

European Stocks Retreat, Led by Retailers; U.S. Futures Advance
June 11 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks retreated, led by U.K. retailers and homebuilders after analysts recommended selling the shares. U.S. index futures and Asian shares increased. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:18:47 GMT)

Birmingham ready to fend off Newcastle advance for Swedish star Larsson
Birmingham City are ready to resist any bid by Newcastle United to sign their Sweden midfielder Sebastian Larsson. Reports in Scandinavia suggest that Newcastle have offered Birmingham £4.2million for the former Arsenal winger. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:40:20 GMT)

Advance Services, Inc. Selects nFinanSe Pay Card Program For Its Associates
TAMPA, Fla.----nFinanSe Inc. , today announced that Advance Services, Inc., a staffing company headquartered in Norfolk, Nebraska with over 25 offices throughout the Midwest, has signed an agreement with nFinanSe to provide pay cards to Advance Services' associates nationwide. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:28:00 GMT)

Global Payments Signs Four More U.S. Casinos with VIP LightSpeed(R) Cash Access Services
Global Payments Inc. , a leader in both payment processing and gaming cash access services, today announced agreements to provide its VIP LightSpeed® suite of cash access products and services to South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada; as well as California gaming establishments Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, Table Mountain Casino in Friant and Hawaiian Gardens Casino in ... (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:31:00 GMT)

Global Payments Signs Four More U.S. Casinos with VIP LightSpeed(R) Cash Access Services
ATLANTA , June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN ), a leader in both payment processing and gaming cash access services, today announced agreements to provide its VIP LightSpeed(R) suite of cash access products and services to South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada ; as well as California gaming establishments Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez , Table ... (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:28:49 GMT)

European Index Futures Are Little Changed; Shell May Advance
June 12 (Bloomberg) -- European stock-index futures were little changed. Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Total SA may follow their U.S.-traded securities higher after oil jumped more than $5 a barrel yesterday. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:03:52 GMT)

European Stocks, U.S. Futures Rise; BP, Anheuser-Busch Advance
June 12 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose for the first time in seven days as $136-a-barrel oil lifted energy producers and InBev NV offered a record $46.3 billion in cash for Anheuser- Busch Cos. U.S. index futures gained, while Asian shares fell. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:48:52 GMT)

European Stocks, U.S. Futures Rise; Anheuser-Busch, BP Advance
June 12 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose for the first time in seven days and U.S. index futures climbed after InBev NV offered a record $46.3 billion in cash for Anheuser-Busch Cos. and oil's gain of more than $5 a barrel yesterday lifted energy producers. Asian shares fell today. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:08:31 GMT)

Where to Turn for Emergency Cash, Part II
More ideas on where to go in times of financial crisis. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT)

The FTC Mugs CompuCredit
The subprime financier gets a regulatory smackdown it may not deserve. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:48:43 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Rebound From 2-Month Low; Wal-Mart, Banks Advance
June 12 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks climbed as banks rebounded from a five-year low and consumer shares rallied on retail sales that rose at twice the rate economists forecast. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:16:30 GMT)

AmBev Won't Incur More Debt in InBev Bid; Shares Jump (Update1)
Sao Paulo-based AmBev gained 8.5 percent to 115.25 reais at 11:07 a.m. New York time, and rose as much as 13 percent, the steepest advance since July 1999. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:19:43 GMT)

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