| 1211 | Stop Debt Collectors Cold and get Back on Your Financial Feet Preview: As a consumer law attorney who counsels people with debt problems, I’ve heard my share of horror stories about debt collectors. For example, a college student client was threatened that she’d be arrested if she did not pay a credit card debt, and another client was called 12 times in one day at work about a debt that was 14 years old. If they knew... (more) Published By: John Ventura, Gerri Detweiler Submitted: 29 September,2003 |
| 1212 | How Your Credit Report Affects You Preview: I never thought much about my credit before. It wasn't until I was in the process of buying my first home was my credit really called into question. When I first spoke with my mortgage lender was first real wake up call I had. He then proceeded to give me some useful information about credit that I would like to share with you. There are thr... (more) Published By: August Malson Submitted: 07 October,2003 |
| 1213 | Buy and Hold: How to Perpetuate Your Investment Losses Preview: A recent cartoon in my daily newspaper showed two guys sitting in a bar. One is saying to the other: “I did learn something from my broker...how to diversify my investment losses.” While this struck me as funny, there is certainly an element of truth to it judging by the number of tragic e-mails and phone calls I have received over the past coupl... (more) Published By: Ulli G. Niemann Submitted: 08 October,2003 |
| 1214 | Micro- and Small-Cap Stocks: the Asset Classes in Hiding Preview: http://www.crystalequityresearch.citymax.com/f/Micro-_and_Small-Cap_Stocks_-_the_Hidden_Asset_Classes.pdf About the Author Ms. Fiakas is a seasoned, credentialed investment professional with a diversified and successful track record as a research analyst and as an investment banker. She is a member the Association for Investment Management and Re... (more) Published By: Debra Fiakas Submitted: 10 October,2003 |
| 1215 | The Wages of Science - Part I Preview: In the United States, Congress approved, last month, increases in the 2003 budgets of both the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation. America is not alone in - vainly - trying to compensate for imploding capital markets and risk-averse financiers. In 1999, chancellor Gordon Brown inaugurated a $1.6 billion program of "upgr... (more) Published By: Sam Vaknin Submitted: 12 October,2003 |
| 1216 | The Wages of Science - Part II Preview: In the absence of efficient capital markets and adventuresome capitalists, some developing countries have taken this propensity to extremes. In the Philippines, close to 100 percent of all R&D is government-financed. The meltdown of foreign direct investment flows - they declined by nearly three fifths since 2000 - only rendered state involvement ... (more) Published By: Sam Vaknin Submitted: 12 October,2003 |
| 1217 | Bankers in Denial Preview: Denial is a ubiquitous psychological defense mechanism. It involves the repression of bad news, unpleasant information, and anxiety-inducing experiences. Judging by the German press, the country is in a state of denial regarding the waning health of its economy and the dwindling fortunes of its financial system. Commerzbank, Germany's fourth larg... (more) Published By: Sam Vaknin Submitted: 12 October,2003 |
| 1218 | Begging Your Trust in Africa Preview: The syntax is tortured, the grammar mutilated, but the message - sent by snail mail, telex, fax, or e-mail - is coherent: an African bigwig or his heirs wish to transfer funds amassed in years of graft and venality to a safe bank account in the West. They seek the recipient's permission to make use of his or her inconspicuous services for a percen... (more) Published By: Sam Vaknin Submitted: 12 October,2003 |
| 1219 | Health Insurance for Seniors on the Web Preview: Health Insurance For Seniors On The Net When a good friend of mine inquired where he could obtain information about medical insurance for his out-of-state, elderly mother, I told him to try the Internet. He reported back to me about a week later, in desperation: "I am giving up, I am too confused." He had taken on an overwhelming project with hi... (more) Published By: William Pritchett Submitted: 14 October,2003 |
| 1220 | Exciting Ways to Make Saving Money Fun Preview: Saving money is not always easy, but approached the right way it can become a hobby that's enjoyable as well as beneficial. I am going to share some steps I have found to stretch your finances AND enjoying the process. TIP 1: Relax. :) Relax, Relax and again I say, "Relax". Don't count each penny you save and worry about how much you save. Does... (more) Published By: Sarah Delaporte Submitted: 21 October,2003 |
| 1221 | Learn from the Trader Legends! Preview: Article Title: Learn from the Trader Legends! Author Name: Tom Meier Contact Email Address: info@easy-trader.ch Word Count: 759 Category: Trading Copyright Date: 30.10.2003 Internet Address (If Available): http://www.easy-trader.ch Autoresponder Address (If Available): easyflashsubscriber@getresponse.com Special Requirements For Reprint: none Wha... (more) Published By: Tom Meier Submitted: 30 October,2003 |
| 1222 | Learn How to Bank Like a Banker Preview: The business of banking has changed dramatically over the last decade. Because the cost of doing business the old-fashioned way is no longer effective, banks are interested in changing their customers’ behavior by encouraging electronic banking alternatives whenever possible. They have done this by charging high fees for services that were once fr... (more) Published By: Kimberly A. Griffiths Submitted: 30 October,2003 |
| 1223 | New Book Reveals Strategy for Becoming Debt Free One Paycheck at a Time Preview: It is no wonder in these economic times that an estimated 70% of households in the United States live paycheck to paycheck with no relief in site. In an effort to make ends meet, consumers continue to use credit cards to fill the necessary gaps. According to the most recent research, the average household spends $1.22 for every $1 earned (MyVesta)... (more) Published By: Kimberly A. Griffiths Submitted: 30 October,2003 |
| 1224 | No Load Mutual Funds: Investment Hype vs. Investment Help Preview: With the internet such a huge part of our daily lives, many investors have access to a wide range of instant investment information. Whether you’re into stocks, bonds, mutual funds, futures or options, there are tons of electronic investment newsletters offering to turn your small stake into a giant fortune. All you need to do is subscribe and wa... (more) Published By: Ulli G. Niemann Submitted: 02 November,2003 |
| 1225 | Prospering with Mutual Funds: How anyone can “Afford” an Investment Advisor Preview: Recently I was invited to appear on a live CNNfn television show to discuss my article “How to evaluate Load vs. No Load Mutual Funds.” (You can read that article on my website http://www.successful-investment.com/articles21.htm) As the producer and I were working out the logistics of my appearance, she mentioned in passing that “most people can’... (more) Published By: Ulli G. Niemann Submitted: 02 November,2003 |
| 1226 | Your Consumer Rights Preview: Your Consumer Rights By Terry Rigg If you have ever fallen behind on your debts you already know that dealing with your creditors can be a hassle. Sometimes it can be downright humiliating. It doesn't have to be that way. With millions of people experiencing financial problems it is absolutely necessary for everyone to know and understand th... (more) Published By: Terry J. Rigg Submitted: 02 November,2003 |
| 1227 | Don't Overpay for a House, Even in Today's Market Preview: If there's one thing American investors love, it's an over-inflated market. Which is why they keep buying houses and new ones keep coming onto the market. According to the latest data, housing starts rose an annualized 3.4% in September, matching a 17-year high. Whoo-ha! Go, baby go. I wonder if the people buying these houses, for ever-rising pri... (more) Published By: Christopher Mallon Submitted: 03 November,2003 |
| 1228 | Five Tips for Analyzing an Income Statement Preview: In today's article, we’ll be looking at the income statement, which is the most deceptively simple of the major financial statements. I say simple because it’s just a list of all the revenue, minus all the expenses, to calculate what’s left over in profit. It’s no more difficult than putting your family budget together, right? That’s where the... (more) Published By: Christopher Mallon Submitted: 03 November,2003 |
| 1229 | 97% Of American Homeowners Overpay Their Lender In Mortgage Interest Every Month. Preview: 97% Of American Homeowners Overpay Their Lender In Mortgage Interest Every Month. If you own a home, have just re-financed or are shopping for a mortgage, you’ll be outraged. Housing: Americans across the country were shocked to hear of a new poll that states 97% of homeowners here in America are overpaying millions of dollars each month in mort... (more) Published By: Craig Romero Submitted: 07 November,2003 |
| 1230 | Are You Tired, Yet? Preview: Are you tired of having more days at the end of the month than money? Perhaps you've missed family time due to overtime ~ just to make ends meet. Maybe, your credit card bills are rising, too. Only, Murphy's Laws go into effect about the time you'd intended to keep your word and pay on your debt. Suppose you borrowed from Peter to pay Paul, then ... (more) Published By: Joyce C. Lock Submitted: 10 November,2003 |