Cash Advance News Dec 2009

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Brewer: 'no problem' on backers' payday loan work
PHOENIX (AP) — A critic disagrees but Gov. Jan Brewer says it's not inappropriate that some of her political associates are doing work for the payday loan industry that could result in controversial legislation reaching her desk. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:12:26 GMT)

Brewer willing to work with payday loan industry
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer said Monday today she's willing to consider legislation to let the payday loan industry remain in business despite a public vote to the contrary. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:14:33 GMT)

Ariz. gov: No problem on backers' payday loan work
Ariz. gov: No problem with political associates' work on payday loan reauthorization issue (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:21:59 GMT)

Brewer adviser's payday loan industry ties "no problem"
PHOENIX (KOLD) - Governor Jan Brewer says she doesn't have a problem with one of her top re-election campaign advisers working to keep payday loan stores in business. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:17:49 GMT)

How to cash in on recession-driven travel deals
(ARA) - Travelers are finding the silver lining of the current economic climate is the availability of some incredible travel values. Hotel, airfare and vacation package prices are all down significantly from last year, helping to make travel more affordable than it has been in years. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:26:10 GMT)

Brewer not opposed to legislation to save payday-loan industry
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer said Monday that she's willing to consider legislation to let the payday-loan industry remain in business despite a public vote to the contrary. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:22:24 GMT)

Police seek suspect who robbed De Pere cash advance store
DE PERE Tips from the public have helped identify a suspect in an armed holdup of a De Pere store. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:12:26 GMT)

Police seek help finding De Pere robbery suspect
GREEN BAY Tips from the public have helped identify a suspect in an armed holdup of a De Pere cash advance store. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:28:27 GMT)

Christmas Cash Stimulus Plan in Antioch
Antioch Chamber of Commerce is organizing a month full of holiday events and introducing a Christmas Cash Stimulus Plan. Through Christmas Eve , shoppers who buy $100 in Chamber gift certificates also will receive a $5 gift certificate. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:37:24 GMT)

Brewer: No Problem on Payday Loan Work
A critic says Gov. Jan Brewer's credibility is being undermined. But the governor says it's not inappropriate that some of her political associates are doing work for the payday loan industry that could result in legislation reaching her desk. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:02:28 GMT)

Shaker Heights Pop Warner team scrambles for Super Bowl cash
A Pop Warner football team from Shaker Heights that made headlines three years ago after a racial dustup in Hudson is battling the clock to raise $20,000 to get to the Pop Warner Super Bowl. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:04:12 GMT)

Update: Suspect in De Pere robbery arrested in Green Bay
De Pere police, assisted by Green Bay police, arrested a suspect this morning in Saturdays armed holdup of Advance America Cash Advance, 983 Main Ave., De Pere. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:50:29 GMT)

Payday loan firm told to cease business
The Alberta government has ordered Call4Cash, an unlicensed payday lender, to cease operating in Calgary. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:27:30 GMT)

The Truth About Payday Loan Rate Caps
Check 'n Go, a leading payday loan lender, released a new video "A Smart Title Loan" on its website to educate consumers about a long-term financial loan. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

De Pere robbery suspect arrested
De Pere police have arrested a suspect in Saturdays armed holdup of Advance America Cash Advance, 983 Main Ave., De Pere. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:12:06 GMT)

Bankrupt chef back in business thanks to customers
A BANKRUPT chef is back in business after his customers served up a cash advance. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:52:11 GMT)

DJ US Cash Grain Outlook:Growers Sell Suspect Corn, Buffet Basis
Cash corn basis has been in retreat lately, losing nearly 10 cents a bushel across the nation during the past 4 weeks. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:11:23 GMT)

Material world: The growing synergy between nanomaterials, chips
Materials science experts advance their world for our gain, and we advance ours for theirs. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:26:36 GMT)

Dmx - Dmx Not Returning Fight Advance
Rapper DMX has been accused of failing to return the $6,000 (3,750) advance he was given to take part in an upcoming celebrity martial arts fight after pulling out of the... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:09:48 GMT)

DJ US Cash Grain Review: Bad Basis For Low-Quality Corn
SUPERIOR, Neb. (Dow Jones)-Slack demand for, and accelerating farmer sales of, low-quality corn have driven cash basis levels down to new lows in many sections of the U.S. interior as the 2009 harvest finally draws to a close. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:44:27 GMT)

Most U.S. Stocks Advance After Fed Says Economy Is Improving
Dec. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Most U.S. stocks rose for a third day after the Federal Reserve said the economy is improving and gains in metal prices lifted raw-material producers, overshadowing declines in energy companies and banks. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:17:41 GMT)

Fed Conducts First Test of Withdrawal of Cash With Reverse Repo
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve said it is testing one of the tools for an eventual withdrawal of the central bank’s unprecedented monetary stimulus while stressing that the trials themselves don’t represent any change in policy. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:53:06 GMT)

Dmx Not Returning Fight Advance?
December 3, 2009: Rapper DMX has been accused of failing to return the USD 6,000 (GBP3,750) advance he was given to take part in an upcoming celebrity martial arts fight after pulling out of the event last month (Nov09). (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:00:04 GMT)

Fed Conducts Reverse Repo to Test Eventual Cash Drain (Update3)
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve conducted a reverse repurchase agreement to test one of the tools for an eventual withdrawal of the central bank’s unprecedented monetary stimulus while stressing that the actions themselves don’t represent any change in policy. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:47:48 GMT)

Most European Shares Advance; PGS, Heineken Gain, Siemens Falls
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Most European stocks rose as Bank of America Corp. said it will repay $45 billion of government bailout funds, overshadowing an unexpected contraction in U.S. service industries. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:47:58 GMT)

CPAs Can Help Builders Increase Profits, Cash Flow
At a time when the construction industry is faced with unprecedented economic conditions, companies must do everything possible to remain profitable and maintain positive cash flows. Consider the following tips to help your clients in this industry: * Take every available tax credit. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:07:13 GMT)

Advance Nanotech Letter to Shareholders
MONTEBELLO, NY--(Marketwire - December 3, 2009) - Advance Nanotech, Inc. ( OTCBB : AVNA ) released the below letter to its shareholders today. December 3, 2009 Dear Shareholders, On November 25, 2009, Advance Nanotech's formerly majority owned subsidiary, Owlstone Nanotech, Inc. ("Owlstone"), closed on a series of transactions intended to advance the business of Owlstone. The transactions were ... (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:01:35 GMT)

Robbers Stop At Bank To Organize Stolen Cash
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Three armed robbers, who cleaned out a Daytona Beach cash advance store, are on the run. Cameras recorded their escape from the business on Nova Road Thursday morning. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:35:10 GMT)

DMX not returning fight advance?
DMX is in more trouble over pulling out of a celebrity MMA fight last month. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:53:09 GMT)

Brewer opponents blast payday loans
PHOENIX — Announced and potential opponents of Gov. Jan Brewer are criticizing her connection to efforts to keep the payday loan industry alive. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:19:30 GMT)

Brewer foes won’t withdraw payday-loan criticism
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services No descr PHOENIX — Current and potential political foes of Gov. Jan Brewer are blasting efforts to keep the payday loan industry alive. Both Vernon Parker and John Munger, Republicans seeking to oust Brewer in the primary, said there is no reason that the industry should be able to make short-term loans at triple digit interest rates. read more (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:50:40 GMT)

Grand jury indicts B.G. man in loan office robbery
BOWLING GREEN — A Wood County grand jury this week indicted a Bowling Green man for robbing the Advance America Cash Advance on Fremont Pike in Perrysburg Township Oct. 30. Matthew A. Nagley, 39, was indicted on two counts of aggravated robbery and one count of kidnapping. Mr. Nagley, who is being held in the Wood County jail, also faces two counts of kidnapping and one count of aggravated ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:15:59 GMT)

DJ US Cash Hogs Pre-Open: Mostly Steady; Interest For Next Week
KANSAS CITY (Dow Jones)--Cash hog prices in the Midwest Friday are expected to be mostly steady on continued buying interest from some plants for loads to arrive next week. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:56:54 GMT)

European, Asian Stocks Fall; U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance
Dec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks fell for a second day and Asia stocks dropped before a report that may show the jobless rate in America held at a 26-year high. U.S. stock- index futures advanced. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:26:11 GMT)

McMahon re-election fund-raiser set for Sunday
Advance file photoRep. Michael McMahon has more than $766,000 in cash on hand for his 2010 re-election bid. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Former Gov. Mario Cuomo and other top Democrats will headline a fund-raiser for Rep. Michael McMahon Sunday that... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:10:07 GMT)

Real Estate Made EasyTax credit advance for first time home buyers revisited
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) discontinued their Tax Credit Advance Loan Program (TCA) in mid-October, 2009 as the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit looked like it was coming to an end. GOOD NEWS! Not only has the First Time Buyers Tax Credit been extended but PHFA has put their TCA program back into effect. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:12:14 GMT)

Deal or No Deal - Should You Buy in or Cash Out?
Behind the facade of every portfolio a secret tug of war is going on - a battle of risk and reward, greed and modesty. At a time when the market has stalled at S&P 1,110 and Dow 10,500, with signs of weakness becoming more pronounced, it's time to ask the tough questions - Deal or No Deal? (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:45:59 GMT)

Arizona accuses payday loan company of deception
Quik Cash allegedly filed collections lawsuits far from where debtors live or took out the loans. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:09:22 GMT)

Arizona Accuses Payday Loan Company Of Deception
Arizona authorities are accusing a major payday loan company of deceptive practices by filing collections lawsuits in courts far from where debtors live or took out the loans. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:19:14 GMT)

Arizona accuses big payday loan company of deception
A lawsuit seeks up to $5 million and wants to stop the company from doing business in Arizona. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:30:45 GMT)

Arizona accuses payday loan company of deception
PHOENIX — Arizona authorities are accusing a major payday loan company of engaging in deceptiv... (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:22:07 GMT)

Arizona accuses payday loan company of deception
Arizona accuses payday loan company of deception by filing collection suits far from debtors (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:27:43 GMT)

Arizona accuses payday loan company of deception
Arizona authorities are accusing a major payday loan company of engaging in deceptive practices by filing collections lawsuits in courts far from where debtors live or took out the loans. Quik Cash and its parent company, QC Holdings Inc. of Overland Park,... Arizona - Business - Financial Services - Parent company - Loan (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:45:09 GMT)

Armored (2009)
Matt Dillon plays a truck driver with a plan for fast cash in Nimrod Antal's “Armored.” (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:06:01 GMT)

Armored (2009)
Matt Dillon plays a truck driver with a plan for fast cash in Nimrod Antal's “Armored.” (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:50:51 GMT)

National League Team Notes
nl notes (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:40:32 GMT)

Sykes: Diversify your investments
Most investment experts agree on the importance of a well-diversified portfolio that allocates your investments among the various asset classes. Such a portfolio would include stocks, bonds, cash and other investments held among various market sectors.But the world we live in provides many opportunities for investors to lose sight of the overall plan. Too much or too little diversification is a ... (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Some payday lenders closing shop amid restrictions - Sun, 06 Dec 2009 PST
Payday lenders in Washington have ridden out limits on lending to military personnel, but industry officials and regulators say the pending implementation of new state restrictions will push consumers into other types of loans that may be as expensive, or worse. A 2007 federal law capping interest rates on payday loans to members of the military has suppressed almost all such borrowing ... (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:16:07 GMT)

World Travel Watch
1 Italy: A new campaign in Rome to make tourists feel more welcome includes posters aimed at service providers ("Be smart, don't try to be clever"), and a new payment system that allows travelers to pay for taxi service in advance by computer or by text... Travel - Rome - Tourism - Recreation - Publications (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:38:50 GMT)

TGI Sunday
The 4 indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:09:28 GMT)

Community News
Boys and Girls Club selling raffle tickets for cash prize: The Boys and Girls Club, which serves children in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County, is selling 249 raffle tickets for a cash prize of $10,000. The club serves more than 450 children in the area. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:34:02 GMT)

'I am a national treasure'
Writer-director-actor-composer-funnyman Mel Brooks laughs his way into a club more select than Oscar winners. » Scott Vogel (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:22:22 GMT)

Lawrence schools cannot afford to pay workers' bonuses
LAWRENCE — Mired in financial crisis, the city doesn't have enough money to pay some School Department employees bonuses and stipends due this week. In a memo obtained by The Eagle-Tribune, School Human Resources Director Salvatore Petralia advised department officials and union representatives the city can't pay longevity and clothing allowances to some employees because "the city's cash flow ... (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:23:00 GMT)

Payday lenders banned from refund loans
You still can get a loan based on your expected tax refund this year, just not at a payday loan store. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:01:15 GMT)

Agency tests interconnected world with balloons
On Saturday, the Defense Advance Research Projects Agency set out to learn how quickly people could use online social networks to solve a problem of national scope.The answer: eight hours and 56 minutes, at least when the problem involves $40,000 and a bun... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:48:55 GMT)

Stocks moderately higher as strong dollar, rate fears offset jobs news
Stocks gave up strong early gains but finished slightly higher as investors, seeing a brighter employment picture as a sign of economic strength, worry about higher interest rates. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:41:03 GMT)

With Lure of Cash, M.I.T. Group Builds a Balloon-Finding Team to Take Pentagon Prize
About 4,300 other teams participated in a Pentagon-sponsored contest to correctly identify the location of 10 red balloons distributed around the United States. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:30:11 GMT)

Sertoma opens Miracle office
Jackson County Sertoma Club Christmas Miracle Headquarters is now open at 1531 E. Tipton St. in the Village Center, between Cash Advance and the Dollar Tree in Seymour. Headquarters hours are Monday through Friday 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturdays... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:31:53 GMT)

With Lure of Cash, M.I.T. Group Builds a Balloon-Finding Team to Take Pentagon Prize
A group of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology edged out about 4,300 other teams on Saturday in a Pentagon-sponsored contest to correctly identify the location of 10 red balloons distributed around the United States. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:15:26 GMT)

Business Spotlight: New Rules Expected to Put Limits on Payday Lending Industry
BREMERTON —Mistie Palacios fell into misusing payday loans easily enough.It started with one loan and within a short time grew to eight a month between her and her husband.Each time she got one, she thought she’d pay it off two weeks later.But something always came up — a blown tire, school supplies for the kids, you name it.She lived in fear. Would Moneytree find out about her loan with Advance ... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:01:00 GMT)

European Stocks, U.S. Index Futures Fall; Asian Shares Advance
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks fell as a decline in metal prices weighed on basic-resource companies and investors speculated the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates as early as January. U.S. index futures dropped, while Asian shares rose. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:24:08 GMT)

European Stocks, U.S. Index Futures Fall; Asian Shares Advance
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks and U.S. index futures fell as a decline in metal prices weighed on basic- resource companies and investors increased bets the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates in the first quarter of 2010. Asian shares advanced. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:04:01 GMT)

Brazilian Stocks Advance, Led by Airlines, CCR; Real Retreats
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Brazilian stocks gained for the first time in three days as Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA said occupancy rates rose, spurring a rally in airlines, and Bank of America Corp. advised buying the biggest toll-road operator. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:47:13 GMT)

2010 Business Expo
Businesses can cash in with new customers at the annual Harrison Daily Times Business Expo set for Friday and Saturday, March 19-20. Booth spaces have continued to sell out each year and participants leave with the satisfaction of advertising dollars being well spent. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:38:10 GMT)

Weak open for North American stocks
The Toronto stock market was slightly higher Monday morning as an advance in Research In Motion Ltd. took some of the sting out of lower commodity stocks. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:49:45 GMT)

Rate alert: the best cash Isas
From the beginning of the 2010/11 tax year, an increased Isa allowance will be available for everyone. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:20:39 GMT)

For zero-interest loan, check cash discount
The word ‘Zero’ is usually a bait to lure gullible buyers. During festival seasons, it is common to see advertisements saying a product can be bought for full payment later at a zero interest rate. Most buyers think the loan will not cost them anything. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:49:05 GMT)

US stocks advance
US stocks rose after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said inflation expectations are stable. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:26:03 GMT)

CPLA Welcomes Payday Loan Regulation in Saskatchewan
The Canadian Payday Loan Association today welcomed news that the Province of Saskatchewan will be regulating the maximum rate of borrowing for payday loan customers by placing a cap on the total cost of borrowing. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:41:00 GMT)

Sask. will cap payday loan fees
The Saskatchewan government wants to limit the amount that can be charged for a payday loan - cash advances that some people borrow to make ends meet until payday. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:07:22 GMT)

Groups target payday loan rates
Members of the Coalition for Responsible Lending said at a news conference Monday in Louisville that they want lawmakers in the 2010 legislative session to cap at 36 percent the annual interest on cash advance loans — the same rate Congress imposed in 2007 on payday loans for military personnel.. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:42:06 GMT)

Follow the money: The ROI Scareware, Spyware, click fraud, pharma spam
Massive banking exploits and easy to deploy threats will be more prevalent in 2010, but the real cash cows will remain scareware, spyware, click fraud, advance-fee fraud and pharma, according to Cisco's annual security report. by Larry Dignan (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:10:33 GMT)

Beware of payday lenders
No descr One of the pressures of the holiday season is to perhaps purchase more gifts than your budget would allow. In these harder economic times, maybe some people are reeling in their more extravagant buys. However, it is the time of year for many of us to be tempted to either put more on a credit card or borrow to buy more gifts. In the news recently were two cases involving payday loan ... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:20:30 GMT)

Brown-Forman Reports 15% Growth in Operating Income and Strong Operating Cash Flows for the First Six Months of Fiscal ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky.----Brown-Forman Corporation reported diluted earnings per share grew 5% to $0.99 and operating income grew 2% to $226 million for its fiscal 2010 second quarter ended October 31, 2009. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:30:00 GMT)

Bank bandit caught after photo is printed in Advance
Advance file photoEdward Trifelietti, 32, a homeless man suspected in a number of recent petty thefts in the New Dorp area, was the man who robbed the Northfield branch at 2706 Hylan Blvd. on Nov. 29, police sources said.STATEN ISLAND,... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:25:07 GMT)

Bye-oh Silver: Be wary of cash-seeking lone arrangers
To hear Ryan Nelsen tell it, he let desperation get in the way of his good judgment. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:23:00 GMT)

Stocks, Gold, Oil Retreat While Treasuries, Yen, Dollar Advance
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks, gold and oil fell while Treasuries and the dollar rallied after Dubai World’s Nakheel PJSC lost $3.65 billion, Fitch Ratings downgraded Greece’s credit and German industrial production unexpectedly dropped. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:20:53 GMT)

Program offers cash incentive to help combat teen drinking
Sherry Kuyt Kenowa Hills senior Taryn Willett, left, and freshman Kate Carey speak at a recent press conference at Kenowa Hills High School about underage drinking. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:54:54 GMT)

City handed cash for infrastructure
Twenty-seven local governments are sharing more than $250,000 from the province’s Infrastructure Planning Grant Program, helping them to plan and study local infrastructure development, Community and Rural Development Minister Bill Bennett announced Friday. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:35:43 GMT)

Hospital auxiliary slates trip to A.C.
The CentraState Medical Center Auxiliary will host a Christmas day trip to the Trump Marina Hotel in Atlantic City on Dec. 25. The cost of $30 includes $25 back in cash plus $5 for food. No one under age 21 will be allowed on the trip. Checks must be made out to the CentraState Hospital Auxiliary and are payable in advance. Refunds are available up to Dec. 13. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:28:38 GMT)

CIT Group to exit bankruptcy protection
CIT Group Inc., one of the nation’s biggest lenders to small and mid-size businesses, said yesterday that a judge approved its reorganization plan and it plans to emerge from bankruptcy protection tomorrow.CIT filed for bankruptcy protection Nov. 1 after it failed to restructure outstanding debt to alleviate a cash crunch. The reorganization plan, which was approved by key bondholders in advance ... (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:15:19 GMT)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Purchase tickets in advance for Saturday's Case at Milwaukee Washington game
The Case High School boys basketball team is playing atMilwaukee Washington Saturday and tickets must be purchased inadvance. The junior varsity game is at 5:30 p.m. and the varsitygame is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $4 and may be purchased (cash only)in the Case High School Activities office until noon Friday. Thedoors at Washington High School, 2525 N. Sherman Blvd., will closeat 8 p.m. and no one ... (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:16:29 GMT)

L.A. Opera gets $14-million emergency loan
County supervisors vote 4-1 to bail out the cash-strapped company. 'Ring' Cycle is partly to blame. Los Angeles Opera asked for and received a $14-million emergency loan from Los Angeles County on Tuesday to keep it afloat through the middle of next year. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:03:08 GMT)

Bovespa Stock-Index Futures Gain on Oil Advance; Real Climbs
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Brazilian stock-index futures advanced, indicating the gauge will rebound from its biggest drop in a week, as oil gained and investors speculated policy makers will keep borrowing costs at a record low. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:32:31 GMT)

Man robs Cash Advance in Terre Haute
Police said the suspect went into the Cash Advance store at 2401 Lafayette Ave. around 9 a.m. Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:39:21 GMT)

Stocks turn higher as weak buck lifts commodities
NEW YORK — Stocks turned higher Wednesday as a weakening dollar boosted prices of commodities and lifted energy and materials stocks. The modest advance followed an early slide on concerns about mounting government debt levels in Spain, Greece and other countries. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:57:06 GMT)

Loan store robbed at gunpoint
Shreveport police are investigating the morning robbery of a payday loan store. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:31:23 GMT)

Pilot scheme offers employers cash to hire temps covering for mentally ill staff
Ministers respond to Perkins report on employing people with mental illness Ministers have agreed to pilot a scheme to meet the costs of temporary replacement staff when workers with mental health problems need to take time off sick. The scheme is one of a range of measures announced in response to a report identifying the obstacles to employment of people who suffer mental illness or distress ... (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:16:42 GMT)

Current WTWO Conditions 2.0
Police are looking for a man who robbed a valley business at gunpoint Wednesday morning. Terre Haute police say a man walked in to the Cash Advance store on Lafayette Avenue near Fort Harrison around 9:00 a.m. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:06:14 GMT)

Satyam Computer Shares Advance After Settling Upaid Dispute
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of Satyam Computer Services Ltd. , the software company at the center of India’s biggest accounting probe, rose in Mumbai trading after it agreed to settle a dispute with U.K.’s Upaid Systems Ltd. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:51:43 GMT)

Iain Gray 'humiliated' after Chancellor refuses multi-million pound advance
Labour's Holyrood leader has been "humiliated" after Chancellor Alistair Darling ignored his pleas for Scotland to be handed a multi-million pound advance, it has been claimed. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:21:26 GMT)

Get payday loans online
An online payday lending firm called the Loan Shack has begun doing business in Sioux Falls. The company, which offers standard payday loans in nine states at www.loanshack.com, was founded by Chuck Brennan. Brennan also founded The Dollar Loan Center, a payday lending company that operates in three states, and Clark County Collection Service. The Loan Shack will ... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:05:37 GMT)

Something for us to really bank on
By Michelle Singletary The Washington Post There are millions of Americans - 60 million, in fact - conducting their day-to-day personal business outside the banking system, leaving many to be preyed upon by payday loan companies, rent-to-own establishments and other nonbanking financial institutions. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:03:19 GMT)

The Payday Loan That Saved Christmas
Without Christmas Bonuses This Year, How Can Americans Afford Holiday Gifts? With an Advance on Their Next Payday, That's How. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:05:00 GMT)

London close: Financials lead advance
LONDON (SHARECAST) - UK shares closed not far off their best levels of the day as a strong start on Wall Street built on substantial support for UK-listed financial plays. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:05:02 GMT)

FBM KLCI futures higher in early trading (Business Times
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were higher in early trading today in line with the uptrend on the cash market, dealers said. At 9.42am, the December 2009 gained three points to 1,257.0, January 2010 rose 2.5 points to 1,257.0, March 2010 earned four points to 1,257.0 and June 2010 was 1.5 points higher at 1,255.5. A total of ... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:00:59 GMT)

EU pulls all-nighter to find climate aid cash
COPENHAGEN, Dec 11 (AFP) Dec 11, 2009 European leaders, bidding to increase pressure for a worldwide climate deal in Copenhagen, battled through the night to hammer down Friday a six-billion-euro aid package for poorer nations. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:04:38 GMT)

EU pulls all-nighter to find climate aid cash
European leaders, bidding to increase pressure for a worldwide climate deal in Copenhagen, battled through the night to hammer down Friday a six-billion-euro aid package for poorer nations. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:57:42 GMT)

Obama accepts Nobel Peace Prize, defends 'just war'
OSLO -- President Obama delivered an impassioned rationale for war in accepting the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday, a paradox that he acknowledged, even as he defended the United States' record abroad in promoting human rights, individual freedom and global security. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Consumers warned about payday lenders
CONSUMERS have been urged to be cautious of taking out loans with interest rates of more than 2,000 per cent being advertised on North- East television. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:13:36 GMT)

European, Asian Shares Gain; U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- European and Asian shares advanced as China’s industrial output grew more than economists estimated. U.S. stock-index futures gained before a report that is forecast to show retail sales increased. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:49:04 GMT)

Merchant Cash Advance: Business Owners Turn to EZ Business Loans When Banks Deny Business Loans
LOS ANGELES----EZ Business Loans announces that the merchant cash advance industry has grown rapidly. In the present economy and credit crunch, business owners are not able to tap into conventional sources such as commercial finance firms and banks. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT)

India CBLO rates higher ahead of tax outflows
MUMBAI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Indian collateralised cash rates edged higher on Friday on demand from banks who scrambled to meet their reserve needs ahead of next week's advance tax outflows, traders said. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:12:39 GMT)

European, Asian Shares Gain; U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- European and Asian shares rose as China’s industrial output grew more than economists estimated. U.S. stock-index futures gained before a report forecast to show retail sales increased. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:56:08 GMT)

European, Asian Shares Gain; U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- European and Asian shares advanced as China’s industrial output grew more than economists estimated. U.S. stock-index futures gained after retail sales topped forecasts. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:09:05 GMT)

European Stocks Gain for Second Day; BHP Billiton, ING Advance
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks advanced for a second day, trimming the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index’s weekly decline, as China’s industrial output and U.S. retail sales grew more than economists estimated. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:19:01 GMT)

European Stocks Gain for Second Day; BHP Billiton, ING Advance
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks advanced for a second day, trimming the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index’s weekly decline, as China’s industrial output and U.S. retail sales and consumer confidence increased more than forecast. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:03:54 GMT)

European Stocks Gain for Second Day; BHP Billiton, ING Advance
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks advanced for a second day, trimming the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index’s weekly decline, as China’s industrial output and U.S. retail sales and consumer confidence increased more than forecast. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:33:52 GMT)

December 12, 2009
25 years ago: 1984The Hackett Administration yesterday asked the City Council to approve a $7 million loan package that would fund renovation of 10 "substandard" Memphis apartment developments. Allen Boone, director of Housing and Community Development, said the proposal, if endorsed by the council, would mean renovation of 587 apartments, many of which have been condemned and are vacant. He ... (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT)

Experts: Make a list and pay in cash
Christmas shopping? Make a list and check it twice, local financial experts say. And this year, pay in cash. With widespread belt-tightening in a leaner economy, some shoppers are paying extra attention to sales and carefully budgeting for Christmas purchases. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:06:08 GMT)

Climate talks advance in Copenhagen amid protests
Environment ministers from around the world were arriving in Copenhagen Saturday to ramp up pressure on climate negotiators working on a pact to curb global warming, as protesters gathered to demand that the world's leaders take strong action. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:03:08 GMT)

Climate talks advance amid protests
COPENHAGEN — Environment ministers from around the world were arriving in Copenhagen Saturday to ramp up pressure on climate negotiators working on a pact to curb global warming, as protesters gathered to demand that the world's leaders take strong... (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:31:36 GMT)

Climate Talks Advance in Copenhagen Amid Protests
Environment ministers from around the world were arriving in Copenhagen Saturday to ramp up pressure on climate negotiators. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:15:17 GMT)

Online Payday Loan Sites Have Millions For Christmas Season
With the Christmas season getting into the final stages, the online cash advance and payday loan companies are making sure that millions and millions of dollars are sitting ready to help consumers that are a little short of holiday cash. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:19:40 GMT)

Real estate: Get you home-buying ducks in a row to save cash
The extension of the $8,000 tax credit for first time buyers and addition of the $6,500 tax credit for people who have owned their homes five of the past eight years has more buyers out looking at homes this holiday season. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:15:50 GMT)

Lender fined for 500pc rate
A PAYDAY lender has been fined $10,000 and forced to refund more than 100 customers who were ripped off with interest rates of almost 500 per cent. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Gadget gifts: Your best holiday bets to please gamers
Once again, it's the time of year when many people's thoughts turn to gifts. But while video games do make fantastic presents, the huge variety of options can be confusing. So here's a few suggestions (besides cash) of what to get the gamer on your shopping list: (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:41:03 GMT)

Keeping the wealth all in the family
Planning on the tax side should begin many years, if not decades, in advance (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:45:37 GMT)

It's payday
Why payday loans attract borrowers and lenders (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:47:46 GMT)

Yields rally on advance tax outflows, likely RBI intervention
Bond yields moved north on advance tax outflows and concerns of the Reserve Bank of India intervening to rein in inflation. The deadline for advance tax payments is December 15. Accordingly, traders said, banks were sellers of securities held in their respective ‘marked to market' categories. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:11:14 GMT)

Rent-A-Husband handyman service raises questions
Buoyed by his national media presence and well-scripted sales pitch, Kaile Warren persuaded dozens of people to invest at least a total of $4.5 million in his Rent-A-Husband business, which was more than $3 million in debt and had assets of just $142,000 as of March, according to company financial documents reviewed by USA TODAY. He faces disputes over promised payments to investors, including ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:56:49 GMT)

Payday lenders try to get high interest rates through a loophole
Some Virginia payday lenders have given up their state licenses in an attempt to skirt tough new predatory lending laws put on the books by the General Assembly over the past two years. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:42:52 GMT)

Indian o/n rates steady; adv tax outflows watched
MUMBAI, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Indian overnight cash rates were little changed on Monday, a day ahead of the quarterly advance tax outflows, as banks had adequate funds to meet fortnightly funding needs. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:47:24 GMT)

Henderson Buys China Consumer Stocks, Shuns Shippers (Update2)
“Consumer stocks have predictable cash flow, don’t have a lot of policy risk and the retail sales trend is structurally strong,” Mattock, who manages the $342 million Henderson Horizon China Fund , said in a phone interview from Singapore. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:51:13 GMT)

U.S. markets advance early
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. markets climbed early Monday morning after Abu Dhabi said it would rescue Dubai with a $10 billion cash infusion to meet a bond obligation. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:23:49 GMT)

U.S. Markets Advance Early
U.S. markets climbed early Monday morning after Abu Dhabi said it would rescue Dubai with a $10 billion cash infusion to meet a bond obligation. Dubai World, the investment organization of the Dubai government said in late November it was in danger of defaulting on $59 billion in debt. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:20:33 GMT)

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U.S. markets advance ... Cadbury shores up defenses against Kraft ... Abu Dhabi comes to Dubai's rescue ... Jobless workers wait longer for checks ... News from United Press International. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:19:19 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance on Dubai World Bailout, XTO Energy Takeover
Dec. 14 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose for a fourth day as Abu Dhabi provided $10 billion to help a Dubai World unit avoid default and Exxon Mobil Corp. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:46:14 GMT)

Ontario payday rules in effect soon
The Ontario government is expected to announce that a limit on the amount that payday lenders can charge will come into effect Tuesday. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:31:29 GMT)

U.S. markets advance Monday
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. markets climbed modestly Monday after Abu Dhabi said it would rescue Dubai with a $10 billion cash infusion to meet a bond obligation. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:08:50 GMT)

New payday loan rates still 'astronomical,' group says
Ontario sets maximum loan charges at $21 for every $100 borrowed. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:43:17 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance on Dubai World Bailout, XTO Energy Takeover
Dec. 14 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose, sending benchmark indexes above their highest closes in 14-months, as Abu Dhabi bailed out a Dubai World unit and Exxon Mobil Corp. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:31:14 GMT)

New Ont. regulations set max payday loan charges at $21 for every $100 borrowed
TORONTO - A public watchdog group warns some Ontario consumers could be caught in a never-ending cycle of borrowing from payday loan companies. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:35:00 GMT)

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TORONTO - A public watchdog group warns some Ontario consumers could be caught in a never-ending cycle of borrowing from payday loan companies. Starting Tuesday, Ontario will allow payday loan firms to charge a maximum of $21 for every $100 borrowed. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:41:33 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance on Dubai World Bailout, XTO Energy Takeover
Dec. 14 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose, sending benchmark indexes to their highest levels in 14 months, as Abu Dhabi bailed out a Dubai World unit and Exxon Mobil Corp. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:01:12 GMT)

Shares of IESE-BFC, Waste Services advance
Shares of Waste Services Inc. and IESI-BFC climbed Monday after an analyst upgraded the waste disposal companies, citing a favorable view of their planned merger announced last month. Shares of Waste Services rose 47 cents, or 5.6 percent, to close at $8.93,... Waste management - Business - Environment - Industries - Business and Economy (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:31:09 GMT)

Police Catch Suspects Wanted In Payday Loan Robberies
Superior police say they've arrested the suspects involved in two separate Payday loan robberies. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:02:54 GMT)

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