Cash Advance News Dec 2009

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Advocacy group rips Ontario's new payday loan rate
American-based payday loan companies will move into Ontario in a big way now that the province has set an "astronomically high" maximum charge of $21 for every $100 borrowed, a watchdog group warned yesterday. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:49:09 GMT)

Province puts a lid on payday loans
Consumer-protection rules capping the interest that can be charged on payday loans have now taken effect. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:46:48 GMT)

News From 91.3 KUWS KUWS News Briefs: Milroy unsure of med marijuana vote, Payday loan gang nabbed
The legalization of medical marijuana is making its way back onto the state legislative agenda. Also, Washburn County having its first public H1N1 clinic. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:11:36 GMT)

Ontario caps payday loan interest rates
An Ottawa-based public watchdog group warns some Ontario consumers could be caught in a never-ending cycle of borrowing from payday loan companies. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:39:49 GMT)

Appearance in Advance feature leads to arrests
A regular Advance Newspapers feature, "Wanted: A Look at People Being Sought by Local Police," has assisted in the apprehension of several area suspects, according to Silent Observer representatives. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:55:22 GMT)

Canandaigua realty owner: Cash advance on homebuyer tax credit ‘huge’
Gov. David Paterson announced today a cash advance of up to $8,000 on the federal homebuyer tax credit for borrowers using a State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) mortgage to purchase a home. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:54:42 GMT)

Cash Advance on Homebuyer Program
You could be eligible for a cash advance on your new home. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:43:22 GMT)

Castle Gold Reminds Shareholders to Tender to Argonaut Gold Cash Offer
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 15, 2009) - CASTLE GOLD CORPORATION ("Castle Gold" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:CSG) is reiterating its advice to all shareholders to tender to Argonaut Gold Inc.'s proposed all cash acquisition of all of the shares of Castle Gold previously announced on October 28th, 2009 (the "Offer"). The Offer by Argonaut is for all of the issued and outstanding ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:11:31 GMT)

Beshear Renews Call For Cap On Payday Loan Interest
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Gov. Steve Beshear is renewing his call for lawmakers to put a cap on the amount of interest payday lenders can charge customers. Beshear called Tuesday for a limit of 36 percent on the interest charges that in some instances now exceed 400 percent on an annualized basis. Beshear said thousands of Kentuckians who have fallen on hard times are turning to payday ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:21:06 GMT)

Global warming talks inch toward accord - 'adaptation' cash a sore point
Ministers from more than 190 countries gathered in Copenhagen Tuesday to throw their political weight behind negotiations over a new pact to combat global warming. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:52:00 GMT)

New payday loan limits don't protect consumers: advocates
Some Ontario consumers could be caught in a never-ending cycle of borrowing from payday loan companies despite a new cap on loan fees and interest that came into effect Tuesday, warns an Ottawa-based public watchdog. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:27:01 GMT)

Get Cash Advance on $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit
People who want to buy a home in New York will soon be able to get cash advances of up to $8,000 on the federal homebuyer tax credit if they use the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) to buy a home. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:40:56 GMT)

Beshear backs payday loan cap
FRANKFORT — Despite his previous ties to the payday loan industry, Gov. Steve Beshear said Tuesday that he would back a proposal that would cap interest rates for short-term lending at 36 percent. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:22:36 GMT)

Beshear backs payday-loan rate cap
FRANKFORT — Despite his previous ties to the payday-loan industry, Gov. Steve Beshear said Tu (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:22:47 GMT)

Advance America robbed twice in three weeks
Spokane Police say two masked men armed with guns robbed the Advance America store in north Spokane Tuesday night. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:27:45 GMT)

Customer targeted in cash store robbery - Tue, 15 Dec 2009 PST
Two masked gunman robbed a cash advance store tonight, forcing a customer to the ground as her daughter screamed and pounded on the window outside the store. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:18:36 GMT)

Approved Cash Advance robbed at gunpoint; police search for suspect
SYLACAUGA — Approved Cash Advance on Broadway Avenue was robbed Tuesday evening, according to Police Chief Louis Zook. Zook said the police received a call about the robbery around 4:45 p.m. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:40:51 GMT)

Hillyard 'Advance America' robbed, two suspects sought
SPOKANE, Wash. - Police are searching for two suspects after the 'Advance America' store in Hillyard was robbed Tuesday night for the second time in as many weeks. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:19:10 GMT)

Online Payday Company Cash One Offers Low Interest Rate Payday Loans
Christmas time means more expenses. To overcome this, Cash One offers both emergency and standard payday loans at low interest rates with more flexible options of repayment. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:58:00 GMT)

Beshear: Cap on payday loan rates
FRANKFORT - Gov. Steve Beshear is renewing his call for lawmakers to put a cap on the amount of interest payday lenders can charge customers. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:02:25 GMT)

Discovery Communications and Capcom Mobile Launch Cash Cab Game on App Store
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - 12/16/09) - Discovery Communications and Capcom Mobile today announced the availability of the Cash Cab game on the App Store. Based on the hit Discovery Channel game show series, the Cash Cab App for iPhone and iPod Touch features tons of questions, 21 New York City landmarks, the ability to play your own music in-game, and players can now post their favorite ... (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT)

Discovery Communications and Capcom Mobile Launch Cash Cab Game on App Store
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - December 16, 2009) - Discovery Communications and Capcom Mobile today announced the availability of the Cash Cab game on the App Store. Based on the hit Discovery Channel game show series, the Cash Cab App for iPhone and iPod Touch features tons of questions, 21 New York City landmarks, the ability to play your own music in-game, and players can now post their ... (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:11:11 GMT)

Payday Loans
Steve Beshear once served as the chief lobbyist advocating for the payday loan industry. Today, Governor Beshear and many others say payday lenders are taking advantage of those who can't afford to lose a dime. The governor has proposed a 36% interest rate cap in an industry where APR's over 400% are common. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:29:12 GMT)

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LOS ANGELES, CA – December 16, 2009 – Discovery Communications and Capcom Mobile today announced the availability of the Cash Cab game on the App Store. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:07:28 GMT)

Dye Packs Explode During Payday Loan Robbery
Three men robbed a Cash America payday loan store Wednesday night, but several dye packs exploded with the money as the men fled the scene. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:52:15 GMT)

German Stocks Snap Five-Day Advance as Banks Decline (Correct)
Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- German stocks dropped for the first time in six days, falling from the highest level since September 2008, as the Federal Reserve signaled it will remove most of its emergency instruments and Standard & Poor’s downgraded Greece. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:11:39 GMT)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces Final Purchase Price for Cash Tender Offer for Convertible Notes
WALTHAM, Mass.----Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. announced today that it has determined the final purchase price offered by the company pursuant to its previously announced tender offer to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 . (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:44:00 GMT)

Treasuries Head for Weekly Advance Following Declines in Stocks
Dec. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries, little changed, headed for a weekly gain as stocks fell around the world on concern the global economic recovery will slow. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:09:09 GMT)

Bexar Dems' woes mount as cash fails to reappear
The Bexar County Democratic Party is on financial life-support, with party representatives staring at a huge debt to the county and an overdrawn operating account. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:43:07 GMT)

India overnight cash rates ease on reporting Friday
MUMBAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Indian cash rates eased on Friday as most banks had already arranged for the reserve needs for the reporting fortnight that ends on the day. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:26:59 GMT)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces Expiration and Final Results of Cash Tender Offer for Convertible Notes
WALTHAM, Mass.----Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. announced today the expiration and final results of the company’s previously announced tender offer to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 . (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:39:00 GMT)

European Stocks Advance, Extend Weekly Gain; U.S. Futures Rally
Dec. 18 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose, extending the second weekly gain this month, and U.S. index futures advanced as German business confidence climbed more than estimated and Oracle Corp. said American customers are once again spending on technology. Asian shares declined. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:10:29 GMT)

European Stocks Advance, Extend Weekly Gain; Infineon Climbs
Dec. 18 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose, extending the second weekly gain this month, as German business confidence climbed more than estimated and Oracle Corp. said American customers are once again spending on technology. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:19:18 GMT)

European Stocks Gain on Recovery Optimism; Roche, Nobel Advance
Dec. 19 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks climbed this past week, with the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index heading for its steepest annual increase since 1999, as the Federal Reserve indicated the U.S. economic recovery is gaining strength. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:40:58 GMT)

Activists rally against high-interest payday lenders
DECATUR - Protesters from Decatur, Springfield and elsewheregathered outside the doors of Advance America, the payday lendernear the corner of 22nd and Eldorado streets Saturday to voicetheir frustration over what they called "predatory lendingpractices." (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:03:09 GMT)

Cap payday-loan interest rates
Not that long ago, payday lenders were called loan sharks and what they did was illegal. It's (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:34:35 GMT)

Banks prepare services, cash supply in ATMS as holiday nears
MANILA, Philippines - Leading commercial banks--Metropolitan Bank (Metrobank), Banco de Oro (BDO) and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)--have assured their clients that their Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are well-stocked with cash and other electronic means to transact are in place in the coming days. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:07:24 GMT)

Nonprofits cash in with tourney
More than 100 people representing 75 nonprofit organizations convened last Monday at the Foundry Park Inn & Spa to learn more about the "Tickets Fore Charity" program offered by the Stadion Athens Classic at UGA. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

The Hindu Business Line : Yields harden on FII sell-off, likely CRR hike
Bond yields hardened last week on speculation of a Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) hike and foreign institutional investors (FIIs) unwinding debt investments. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:24:32 GMT)

Bond yields to remain high
The yield on government bonds may stay elevated next week on apprehension that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may hike cash reserve ratio as a signal to manage inflationary expectations. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:31:03 GMT)

Can These Retirements Be Saved?
We invited readers to tell us about the cracks in their nest eggs. Here's a look at several who asked for 'retirement makeovers' -- and what the experts recommend. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:36:46 GMT)

Cash machines to hold less money after digger raids
Less money is to be stored in cash machines in Northern Ireland in a bid to stop the ongoing spate of ATM thefts in the region, it was announced today. Related Stories Narrow escape for family after arson attack on house Town’s grief as murder victim is laid to rest Independent eye on new probe into killer UVF gang urged Belfast Telegraph and Tayto help family to reunite this Christmas Memorable ... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:35:15 GMT)

Less cash in Northern Ireland ATMs
Less money is to be held in cash machines in Northern Ireland in a bid to stop a spate of ATM thefts. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:54:42 GMT)

Less cash in ATM's to deter thieves
Less money is to be stored in cash machines in Northern Ireland in a bid to stop the ongoing spate of ATM thefts in the region. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:14:55 GMT)

India o/n rates steady on cash; taxes cut rev repo
MUMBAI, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Indian call rates were little changed on Monday on adequate cash in the system to meet the banks' funding needs for the day but they parked less amount at the reverse repo counter as tax outflows squeezed balances. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:05:34 GMT)

Weird but true
Bad Santa! Sheriff's deputies in Siskiyou County, Calif., are on the lookout for a naughty St. Nick suspected of stealing cash, a shotgun and other items from unlocked vehicles over the weekend. A man wearing a red-and-white Santa hat was spo... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:16:35 GMT)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Rise as Alcoa, Intel, Mosaic Advance
Dec. 21 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures rose, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index may rebound from last week’s decline, as metal prices gained and analysts recommended companies from Alcoa Inc. to Intel Corp. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:37:37 GMT)

Stocks May Move Modestly Higher To Kick Off Christmas Week - U.S. Commentary
(RTTNews) - Stocks are poised to advance at the opening bell on Monday, as some upbeat corporate news and increased optimism on the economic front has lifted sentiment going into the second last trading week of the year. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:53:55 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance as Alcoa Gains, Insurers Jump on Tax Delay
Dec. 21 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose, erasing last week’s loss, as analysts recommended companies from Alcoa Inc. to Intel Corp. and health-care shares surged after Congress delayed a new tax by a year in the proposed industry overhaul. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:16:14 GMT)

McHenry Payday loan store robbed at gunpoint
McHENRY – McHenry police are searching for a man who they said robbed the Payday loan store early this morning. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:50:25 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance as Alcoa Gains, Insurers Jump on Tax Delay
Dec. 21 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose, erasing last week’s loss, as analysts recommended companies from Alcoa Inc. to Intel Corp. and health-care shares surged after Congress delayed a new tax in the proposed industry overhaul. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:46:13 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance on Yen, Chip Demand Outlook; Alumina Gains
Dec. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose, putting the MSCI Asia Pacific Index on course for its first gain in four days, as the weaker yen boosted the earnings outlook for Japanese makers of electronics and cars and after metal prices advanced. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:21:38 GMT)

Market roundup
Another wave of corporate dealmaking carried stocks sharply higher Monday. French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis SA said it plans to buy U.S. health care company Chattem Inc., maker of Gold Bond products, for $1.9 billion in cash. Analyst upgrades of Alcoa Inc. and Intel Corp. and positive momentum on President Obama's health-care overhaul also helped drive a broad advance. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:13:32 GMT)

Payday loan store robbed at gunpoint in McHenry
McHENRY – McHenry police are searching for a man who they said robbed a Payday loan store Monday morning. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:36:48 GMT)

London Markets: British stocks gain as oil producers advance
The top British share nidex advances on Tuesday with oil producers in the lead and drugmakers also gaining ground. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:45:44 GMT)

London midday: Shell leads advance
LONDON (SHARECAST) - With two of its five most heavily weighted constituents notching up rises in excess of 2%, the FTSE 100 had a good morning session. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:19:49 GMT)

Man robs Payday loan store in McHenry
McHenry police are searching for the person who robbed a Payday loan store early Monday. Officials said the man entered the store in the 800 block of Front Street at about 8:35 a.m. armed with a handgun and demanded money from the employees. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:42:30 GMT)

Greeley police release photo of armed robbery suspect
Greeley police detectives are asking the public to help identify an armed robber who hit a cash loan business in west Greeley earlier this month. On Dec. 15, a man and woman robbed Premier Cash Advance, 3820 W. 10th St. The man was armed with a handgun, and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken. Sgt. Joe Tymkowych said police "want very badly to catch this fellow," and released surveillance ... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:33:38 GMT)

Foreign prisoners handed £500 cash cards to go home
Foreign murderers, rapists and other criminals are being handed £500 "cash cards" as part of a bribe for them to go home. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:15:55 GMT)

Sylacauga police seek similar suspect in two armed robberies
SYLACAUGA – Two armed robberies happening less than two weeks apart had similar suspect descriptions, according to police. Dixie Drugs and Approved Cash Advance, both on Broadway Avenue, were robbed in December. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:55:51 GMT)

Officials warn about holiday borrowing
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! "Don't let a payday loan company be your Santa Claus." That was the basic message Tuesday from Lt. Gov. Diane Denish and Attorney General Gary King. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:19:09 GMT)

Flying For The Holidays? Pack Light, Bring Cash
This holiday season, expect flights to be packed tightly. Industry watchers say travelers should be prepared to fight for carry-on baggage space and pay for food, pillows and other onboard amenities. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:13:34 GMT)

Police ask for help in ID'ing armed robber
Greeley police detectives are asking the public to help identify an armed robber who hit a cash loan business in west Greeley earlier this month. On Dec. 15, a man and a woman robbed Premier Cash Advance, 3820 10th St. The man was armed with a handgun, and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken. Sgt. Joe Tymkowych said police "want very badly to catch this fellow" and released surveillance ... (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:06:29 GMT)

San Francisco Creates Alternative Payday Loan Program
Unable to regulate high-interest payday loans,the city of San Francisco did the next best thing: It created its own short-term loan program. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:01:17 GMT)

Germany’s DAX Index Rises for Third Day, Extends 15-Month High
Dec. 23 (Bloomberg) -- German stocks gained for a third day, with the benchmark DAX Index extending the steepest annual advance since 2005, before reports that may show U.S. consumer spending and new-home sales increased. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:40:15 GMT)

Germany’s DAX Index Rises for Third Day, Extends 15-Month High
Dec. 23 (Bloomberg) -- German stocks gained for a third day, with the benchmark DAX Index extending the steepest annual advance since 2005, amid signs the global economy is recovering. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:31:26 GMT)

Three Men Arrested For Cash Store Robbery
Three men have been arrested for the robbery of a local payday loan store. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:40:15 GMT)

Golden opportunity for quick holiday cash
It's been a year of plundered savings accounts, dwindling stock portfolios and depleted holiday budgets. It's also been the year of soaring gold prices, which in 2009 touched about $1,100 an ounce, up from lows of roughly $100 an ounce in the early 1970s. That surge has families digging into jewelry boxes and finding a new way to subsidize the holiday spending spree in the process. "People would ... (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:42:06 GMT)

Gunmen Rob Redwood City Check Cashing Store
Redwood City police are seeking two suspects who robbed a cash advance business at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:08:18 GMT)

Idaho State Police arrest 3 in payday loan robbery
Associated Press - December 23, 2009 1:04 PM ET IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. (AP) - The Idaho State Police have arrested three men in connection with the robbery of a payday loan store in Idaho... (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:19:53 GMT)

SEC Suit: Sanofi Bid for Chattem Leaked to French Investors
Sanofi-Aventis SA’s $1.9 billion bid for Chattem was leaked in advance to two French investors who reaped $4.2 million by making illegal insider trades, U.S. regulators claim in a lawsuit (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:41:51 GMT)

Armed men bind employees in payday loan robbery
Armed robbers used rope to bind employees and customers at a Lancaster payday loan business, then fl (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:21:34 GMT)

Paydayloan.net Says Don't Use Payday Loans to Buy Christmas Presents
So Christmas is here and you need to do some last minute shopping but have no more funds. You think about taking out a payday loan to pay for the presents, however this can start a dangerous practice and is not recommended. Here is a better scenario for responsibly using a payday loan and paying it off in a reasonable time frame. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:17:00 GMT)

Sanofi Bid for Chattem Leaked to Investors, SEC Says (Update1)
Dec. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Sanofi-Aventis SA ’s $1.9 billion bid for Chattem Inc. , announced this week, was leaked in advance to two French investors who reaped $4.2 million by making illegal insider trades, U.S. regulators claimed in a lawsuit. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:41:01 GMT)

East Central Loan Smart Robbed
Wichita police are looking for two men suspected of robbing the Loan Smart payday loan and cash outlet located at 1716 East Central Wednesday. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:22:49 GMT)

Welcome to the discussion.
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. (AP) — The Idaho State Police have arrested three men in connection with the robbery of a payday loan store in Idaho Falls. The Cash Store on 17th Street in Idaho Falls was held up at gunpoint by two men on Tuesday afternoon. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:55:16 GMT)

Over P100T in cash prizes up for grabs
IT'S all systems go for the the keenly-awaited 1st Mayor Jaraula Cup 2009 Christmas Open Chess Tournament on Dec. 28-30 in Cagayan de Oro City. read more (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:33:17 GMT)

Azusa approves cash payment in new contract for electrical workers
AZUSA - In exchange for a raise next year, electrical workers and the city this week agreed to a one-time cash payment. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:48:41 GMT)

Armed men bind employees in payday loan robbery
Armed robbers used rope to bind employees and customers at a Lancaster payday loan business, then fled with a sack full of money Wednesday morning. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:44:42 GMT)

Police searching for robbery suspect
Police still are searching for a man who committed a daring midday robbery from a downtown check-advance store Wednesday.The robbery took place at 11:21 a.m. at Cash Express, 234 E. Main St. in downtown Richmond, said Chief Larry Brock of the Richmond Police Department. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:17:48 GMT)

Spare Times
AROUND TOWN. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:09:40 GMT)

13. Mah Sing to sell office building for RM226m
PETALING JAYA: Mah Sing Group Bhd has proposed en bloc sale of 278,182 sq ft of the 20-storey grade A commercial building, including 301 units of car park bays in the east wing of the Icon@Tun Razak, to T.S. Law Realty Sdn Bhd for RM226.5mil cash. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:38:48 GMT)

Armed robber strikes
With a bank robber already on the loose, Richmond police launched an investigation into the second robbery within 24 hours, this time at a cash advance lending firm Thursday morning. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:03:21 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. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:22:56 GMT)

Officials: Man Attempts To Rob Payday Loan Facility
MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- A 38-year-old man was arrested in connection with an attempted robbery of Advance America Cash Advance in Madison Township. Madison Township police said the man showed a small handgun on Christmas Eve and told the victim not to move. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:48:48 GMT)

Shops hope to cash in as thousands join hunt for bargains in Boxing Day sales
Retailers were today bracing themselves for the one of the biggest days of the shopping calendar as thousands of people throughout Northern Ireland were expected to flock to stores to get their hands on the best bargains. Related Stories Police not convinced of Northern Ireland man's suicide U2 movie to be filmed in Belfast Locusts use visual guidance similar to humans for walking Northern ... (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:19:02 GMT)

States vie for federal cash in school reform contest
Race to the Top contest ties cash to academic changes Enticed by the prize of $4.35 billion in federal money for schools, Illinois and other states are polishing their academic credentials, legislating away obstacles to reform and turning on the charm. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:45:47 GMT)

Proposed guidelines for reverse mortgages spell out potential pitfalls for homeowners
Too often, regulators say, seniors are poorly counseled in advance and don't comprehend what they are getting into. If you, your relatives or friends are contemplating applying for a reverse mortgage in 2010, check out the new guidelines proposed this month by the federal regulatory agencies for financial institutions. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:30:41 GMT)

Steven Cohen: A Real Public Advocate for New York City
During the recent New York City Mayoral campaign, Mayor Michael Bloomberg advocated eliminating the City's Public Advocate Office. Speaking to the Staten Island Advance on... (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:44:23 GMT)

Guidelines expose pitfalls in reverse mortgage field
Reverse mortgages typically are restricted to homeowners 62 and older who have untapped equity available in their real estate and want to turn it into cash. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:09:39 GMT)

Before you get reverse mortgage, do research
Though aimed at banks and credit unions, the guidelines neatly sum up the potential snares and pitfalls for consumers in the fast-growing reverse-mortgage field. Reverse mortgages typically are restricted to homeowners 62 and older who have untapped equity available in their real estate and want to turn it into cash. Borrowers can receive lump-sum payments, credit lines, periodic disbursements ... (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:13:34 GMT)

Payday Only: The One-Stop Shop for All Payday Loan Information
When there is very little unbiased information about lenders, customers can end up making an uninformed choice that will eventually cost them dear. To address these issues and to eliminate the tedium of sifting through websites to get the right deal, Payday Only has launched a comprehensive 'payday loan research' service. Unlike other plain vanilla comparison websites, Payday Only chooses to ... (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:12:50 GMT)

Four Freeland students advance to Hazleton Area School District Bee
Four students from Freeland Elementary/Middle School will advance to the Hazleton Area School District Spelling Bee to be held Jan. 6 at West Hazleton Elementary/Middle School. Eighth-grade student Charles Burrows, the son of Charles and Susan Burrows, w (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:04:31 GMT)

Anne Stuhldreher: A better system for payday loans
It’s a cycle that seems to repeat itself. Advocates put forward a bill to curb the predatory practices of payday lenders in California. Then industry lobbyists squelch the effort, convincing state lawmakers that they’re the lenders of last resort, the only ones who haven’t abandoned low-income neighborhoods. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:47:31 GMT)

Heavier traffic can be a bellwether of economic recovery
PORT CLINTON -- Horns honking, cars idling and people yelling are noises you might expect in a traffic jam, but a traffic monitoring firm believes there's another sound: cash registers chiming. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:37:12 GMT)

Bail Sitters
To remain free while on trial, wealthy defendants are paying large sums for round-the-clock monitors. Nick Casale, a former police detective, is one of them. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:56:13 GMT)

Off-duty Conneaut cop saves day for Madison Township cash advance
An off-duty Conneaut police officer let his natural instincts take over Christmas Eve while helping foil an armed robbery at a cash advance store on Hubbard Road. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:48:07 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. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:25:30 GMT)

Reports show traffic has grown in the city around Black Friday
LANCASTER -- Horns honking, cars idling and people yelling are a few of the elements you might expect in a traffic jam, but a traffic-monitoring firm believes there's one other sound: cash registers chiming. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:44:53 GMT)

Expert ties more driving to recovery
MARION - Horns honking, cars idling and people yelling are noises you might expect in a traffic jam, but a traffic monitoring firm hears another: cash registers chiming. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:08:48 GMT)

Car buying: Six slippery sales strategies
(ARA) - Even with the success of the "Cash for Clunkers" program, the auto industry is limping through the recession and most car dealers are still in need of increased sales. It may be a buyer's market, but that's no reason to let your guard down in the showroom. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:43:33 GMT)

RBI likely to raise CRR by mid-January: J&K Bank
The Reserve Bank may raise the cash reserve ration by up to 50 basis points in the second week of January to suck liquidity from the system, J&K Bank chairman Haseeb Drabu said. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:51:52 GMT)

Dollar devaluation
Cash out of US treasuries today and you are paid back in devalued money. Money that is devaluing because the Fed is printing it. But the total amount of money outstanding is so huge that the market would instantly crash if everybody demanded their money back. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:43:26 GMT)

A new Goethals Bridge is expected to be online by 2016
Advance file photoThe PA says it's committed to replacing the Goethals Bridge by 2016, even while other projects have been deferred and the capital funding for the next decade has shrunk by $5 billion. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. --- It's rated... (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:25:07 GMT)

Centre sitting pretty on Rs 48k-cr cushion
The government is sitting on over Rs 48,000-crore surplus cash parked with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-a pointer to robust growth in advance taxes that could result in fasterthan-expected fiscal consolidation. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:41:04 GMT)

You can be a budget traveler, no matter the destination
(ARA) - No matter where you're going, you can be a budget traveler. All it takes is a few simple steps and the desire to save some serious cash - and who doesn't have that instinct? Here are five suggestions for getting great value out of your next vacation. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:56:10 GMT)

Shoppers spend a little more during holiday season
Holiday shoppers spent a little more this season, according to data released Monday, giving merchants some reason for cheer. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:08:43 GMT)

Shoppers Spend a Little More in Holiday Season
Retail sales rose 3.6 percent from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, compared with a 2.3 percent drop in the year-ago period, according to figures from MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse, which track all forms of payment, including cash. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:22:32 GMT)

Check 'n Go Celebrates 15 Years
Check 'n Go, a leading payday loan lender, is celebrating 15 years of being in business. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Check 'n Go Celebrates 15 Years
Check 'n Go, a leading payday loan lender, is celebrating 15 years of being in business. (PRWeb Dec 28, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3383694.htm (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:11:26 GMT)

Shanghai leads Asia rise; Nikkei at 4-month high
Asian markets finish broadly higher Monday, with Shanghai leading the advance and Japan’s Nikkei 225 ending at its highest level in four months. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:30:40 GMT)

Novexel To Be Acquired By AstraZeneca
Novexel, a speciality pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel antibiotics designed to overcome the significant global problem of microbial drug resistance, announces today that its shareholders have signed a definitive agreement whereby Novexel shall be acquired by AstraZeneca for a total cash consideration of up to $505 million, including contingent payments and ... (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:25:54 GMT)

Pay raise, Rendell pivotal in Pa. political decade
Two forces influenced Pennsylvania politics in the first decade of the 21st century more than anything else — the Legislature's ill-fated, midnight pay grab and the irrepressible Ed Rendell. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:49:53 GMT)

Taking stock of the lost decade
US stocks were the worst asset class over the past decade with an abysmal 0.1% 10-year annualised total return, the worst performance in 200 years. US stocks provided lower returns than cash while emerging market stocks returned over 10% and commodities over 7%. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:12:17 GMT)

Banks lower daily deposits with RBI
Even as the Reserve Bank of India is widely anticipated to raise the cash reserve ratio, a liquidity sucking tool, the days of excess liquidity seem to be over. Commercial banks have lowered their daily deposits with the RBI by as much as 80% in the last week. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:12:46 GMT)

Playbill.com Picks the Top Theatre Stories of 2009
The editors and writers of Playbill.com put their heads together this month and looked back at the events of 2009 to choose significant news stories that made headlines and touched the industry uniquely. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:10:48 GMT)

Top 15 Tech Events of the Decade
For the ten-year span that started in 2000, turbulence was the name of the game in high tech. Fortunes were made and lost, everyday users took control of the reins, and technology-watching became a spectator sport. It was a chaotic time, but it was seldom dull. Here, then, is a look at the decade that was: the highlights and lowlights, the booms and busts, the fizzles and sizzles. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT)

George Clinton - Clinton Receives Advance To Bury Late Mother
Funk icon GEORGE CLINTON will be able to bury his late mother in style after receiving financial help from his new management team.The legendary musician, 68, has... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:09:42 GMT)

Personal Loan Service, MoneyNowUSA.com, Observes Signs of Economic Recovery
MoneyNowUSA.com, a free consumer loan-finding service, is noticing trends in the nation’s economic recovery. Its financial experts are seeing the number of lenders funding loans increasing and the amount of personal loan funding increasing, as well. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Personal Loan Service, MoneyNowUSA.com, Observes Signs of Economic Recovery
MoneyNowUSA.com, a free consumer loan-finding service, is noticing trends in the nation’s economic recovery (http://www.moneynowusa.com). Its financial experts are seeing the number of lenders funding loans increasing and the amount of personal loan funding increasing, as well. (PRWeb Dec 29, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases ... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:17:20 GMT)

George Clinton Receives Advance To Bury Late Mother
December 29, 2009: Funk icon GEORGE CLINTON will be able to bury his late mother in style after receiving financial help from his new management team. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:15:13 GMT)

India o/n rates ease from pre-holiday levels
MUMBAI, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Indian inter-bank cash rates were lower than levels seen on Thursday as demand for funds eased after the ramped-up demand ahead of market holidays pushed up rates last week. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:20:10 GMT)

Crunching the budget
Although the economic recession, which has brought double-digit unemployment to Kentucky, is the major factor behind Kentucky's budget woes, their roots run much deeper. Here's an eight-step primer in advance of the 2010 General Assembly, which begins Jan. 5. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:28:47 GMT)

Gold stocks weigh on TSX, N.Y. higher on consumer confidence, housing data
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market was lower Tuesday in thin trading with investors disinclined to do much following last week's strong advance. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:59:00 GMT)

Alleged "River Rat" in Court
VANCOUVER, WA. - Alexy Perez-Hernandez is accused of holding up 18 banks, credit unions, and payday loan businesses across Oregon and Washington. He is dubbed, "The River Rat," because investigators say he and an accomplice targeted businesses on both sides of the Columbia River. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:38:22 GMT)

Cleaning service stays at parks
The public restrooms at 16 of the island's beaches and parks will remain in tip-top shape as Advance Management Inc. will provide service to the Department of Parks and Recreation. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:04:53 GMT)

US-BUSINESS Summary
Wall Street edges up after consumer, home price data (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:12:21 GMT)

Personal Loan Service, MoneyNowUSA.com, Observes Signs of Economic Recovery
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Signs of economic recovery are becoming apparent with the number of lenders funding personal loans increasing and the amount being funded augmenting as well, according to MoneyNowUSA.com. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:18:04 GMT)

MFs curtail buys due to limited inflows
Mutual funds refrained from purchasing short-term money market instruments today due to limited inflows into their schemes, dealers said. “Banks had redeemed cash from mutual funds schemes for payment towards advance taxes. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:01:14 GMT)

Lake County: Cleveland man charged with robbing cash advance business
MADISON TOWNSHIP -- A Cleveland man was arraigned in Painesville Municipal Court Monday on charges of aggravated robbery and having a weapon under a disability. He is accused of robbing the Advance American Cash Advance store on Hubbard Road. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:28:55 GMT)

Police release image of suspect in Advance America robbery
Police have released images of the man they say last week robbed the Advance America store at 1721 National Road W. in Richmond. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:47:28 GMT)

Jackson Health's finances continue to deteriorate
Jackson Health System is getting dangerously close to its bare minimum for cash-on-hand, a key indication about an entity's financial health. As of Oct. 31, Miami-Dade's public hospital system had 20.8 days of cash to pay its bills, including payroll and keeping the lights on. Its governing body, the Public Health Trust, has set 20 days as the lowest Jackson should go. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:27:11 GMT)

Newport News robbery suspect sought
On December 15, 2009 between 4:45 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., an unknown man robbed the Allied Cash Advance located at 658 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:34:48 GMT)

Jackson Health System's cash pot falls to dangerous levels
Even after plans to reduce staff and close units, Jackson Health System is getting dangerously close to its bare minimum for cash-on-hand -- a key indication of financial health. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:48:50 GMT)

Public urged to prepare for winter emergencies
The Office of Public Safety is advising Islanders to prepare in advance to help reduce risks and better cope with winter weather-related emergencies. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:58:55 GMT)

Save cash on do-ahead hors d'oeuvres
A homemade hors d'oeuvre beats out-of-the-box frozen any day. And while your guests are sure to appreciate the personal touch, it's the savings that will have you smiling. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:25:43 GMT)

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