China's Dark City: Behind Chongqing'sCrime CrackdownWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:00PMThe law-and-order crackdown in the Chinese megalopolis of Chongqing is not just about crime. It is a parable of corruption, politics and the state of justice in China
MPs asked to back bill capping loan shark ratesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:57PMMPs are being urged to send to a select committee a bill seeking to cap interest rates that loan sharks charge.
Meals of Marin struggles in recessionWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:57PMLots of people have borrowed against their homes. Some wanted a new pool, others a new car. But in 1993, Meals of Marin founder Carola Detrick mortgaged her house for a kitchen to feed people in Marin who are too sick to cook for themselves.
Crackdown on Loan Sharks will protect vulnerableWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:23PM“Protecting out most vulnerable New Zealanders and their families is at the heart of my campaign to crackdown on Loan Sharks”, Labour’s Spokesperson for Consumer Affairs said today
Community Foundation forms in early ‘90sWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:52PMThere are some organizations that a community can’t remember being without because of the difference it has made in their lives.One of those is the Hendricks County Community Foundation, which was originally called the Greater Plainfield Community Foundation after being formed in 1992.
Woman who used son, 13, as designated driver pleads guiltyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:47PMMARIN COUNTY — A Mill Valley woman accused of using her 13-year-old son as a designated driver last year has pleaded guilty to child endangerment, the district attorney's office said.
Avis Budget Group Amends Existing Credit Facility and Completes Offering of Senior NotesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:26PMPARSIPPANY, N.J.--(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) - Avis Budget Group, Inc. ( NYSE : CAR ) announced today that it has completed an amendment of its existing senior secured credit facility, as well as its recently announced offering of $450 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2018.
City approves $4.2 million debt for constructionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:41PMBY HEATHER J. SMITH The Dispatch The Lexington City Council approved borrowing $4.2 million to begin work on three major construction projects after a public hearing at its meeting Monday night.
Convicted Billings resident Terri Kurth testifies at cocaine trialMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:17PMBillings businesswoman Terri Jabs Kurth, who is serving federaltime for a drug conviction, along with some of her friends andother residents testified Monday they bought cocaine from DomingoBaez.
Bill to rein in car-title lenders clears HouseMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:07PMVirginia's House on Monday voted overwhelmingly to put a new set of checks on high-interest "car title" lending, a bill that for the first time would create caps on interest rates and loan terms.
$2 Million Brick Wall In Aurora Creating ControversyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:07PMHow much would you pay for a new fence surrounding your neighborhood? Neighbors in Aurora are at odds over it. They're being asked to pay for a brick wall costing more than $2 million.
AGs Warn Consumers About Foreclosure ScamsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:48PMThe attorneys general in Kansas and Missouri are warning people that foreclosure scams are on the rise in both states.
POST BAG Politics and religionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:33PMLet's put the shoe on the other foot concerning the Thai Foreign Ministry's refusal to issue a visa to Jetsun Pema, sister of the Dalai Lama (Opinion, Mar 7): If there were a Muslim cleric family from the South of Thailand using other countries to seek autonomy for the South, would you stand up and cheer for those host countries? When Muslims mix religion and politics it is labelled theocracy ...
Upstate Woman Told To Return Car After Putting $4,000 DownMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:10PMAn Upstate woman says she put thousands down on the purchase of a vehicle but then was told weeks later her financing wasn't approved and she had to fork over more cash or the deal was off.
Cops: Pregnant woman assaulted at mallMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:54PMTRUMBULL -- An employee of a store at the Westfield Trumbull mall has been charged with sexually assaulting a pregnant woman and attempting to force her into his car in the mall's parking lot.
N.Z. January Debit, Credit Card Spending Rises 0.5% (Update2)Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:28PMFeb. 10 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand consumer purchases on debit, credit and store cards rose for a third month in January, led by fuel sales that masked weaker demand for food, clothing and appliances.
How Pandora Slipped Past the JunkyardMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:51PMCLAIRE CAIN MILLER After a decade of near-death experiences, the Internet music service is attracting attention from investment bankers who think it could go public.
Port Phillip’s tale of two marketsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:44PMBEACHFRONT living for under $300,000 in Port Phillip may not be as far out of reach as you think.
Helpful tips for tax time deadlinesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:07PMApril 15 is just around the corner and as millions of Americans sit down with piles of paperwork and wrinkled receipts, these may be some most-welcome tips and tidbits.
Massive rise in interest rates on personal loansSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:25PMBanks have massively hiked interest rates on personal loans during the slump, raising the cost of finance for cars, sofas, and other major purchases by hundreds of pounds, new research for The Independent shows today.
FIRST OF TWO PARTS: Owners walk from homes, values erodeSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:11PMSondra Malone, 35, bought a house in Eastpointe in 2005 with an adjustable-rate mortgage. The $1,200-a-month payment on the house, along with high heating bills, an expensive SUV payment and other family expenses, quickly buried her in debt.
Managing money supplySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:52PMTHE inflation rate, or the rate at which consumer prices have gone up, slowed down last month, according to the latest report from the National Statistics Office.
Europeans Back Russian CarsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:31PMPrime Minister Vladimir Putin presided over the signing of both deals in Naberezhniye Chelny, Tatarstan, and promised that the government would be there with cheap money to support the ventures as the industry struggles to stay afloat.
For Monmouth County couple, cash flow looks good, but extra insurance may come in handySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:07PMMina, 61, is retired and already collecting her pension. Her husband Jerry, 62, is almost there. They’re not sure how to determine which of Jerry’s pension options would be the best for their financial future. "Our biggest concerns are having...
Lost: Better Off DeadSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:02PMLost "Sundown" Originally aired March 2, 2010 Mario Perez: ABCCool knife, dude. Did you find that in the booth next to the smoked turkey legs? Not to get all crazy on the ABC Promotional Department again, but come on. QUESTIONS!...
Beware of power- hungry RuddSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:14AMKevin Rudd's proposal to run much of the hospital system is worrying.
Ghost hunters search for screams in the nightSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:11AMBRISTOL, Va. - "Zip it," the head ghost hunter snapped. "We can't hear her scream if we're talking." She and six comrades stared straight ahead from the platform of the Bristol Train Station. They leaned in a bit, straining, waiting for a scream from the great beyond.
Mercedes-Benz hit with large 'lemon law' judgmentFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:49AMA judge has ordered Mercedes-Benz USA LLC to pay $482,000 in damages and legal fees to a Wisconsin customer who was sold a defective car and not given a refund on time.
Medallion Financial Corp. Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year ResultsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:01AMNEW YORK----Medallion Financial Corp. , a specialty finance company with a leading position servicing the taxicab industry and other niche markets, announced that earnings, or net increase in net assets resulting from operations was a loss of $5,759,000 or $0.33 per diluted common share in the 2009 fourth quarter, compared to income of $2,832,000 or $0.16 per diluted common share in the 2008 ...
To walk or not to walk? Underwater homeowners face dilemmaFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:34AMMichael Keigans is "underwater" on his mortgage, owing $80,000 more than his Deerfield Beach house is worth. Keigans figures it could take a decade or two to recover the lost equity, so he's tempted to walk away, even though he has the money to pay. "Why keep putting money into a house that's going down in value?" he asks.
Loan business robbed overnightFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:34AMTwo men robbed a Cash Security Loan Thursday evening at gunpoint after bursting in at closing time and forcing two employees to lie on the floor.
Square may lose its trolleyFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:00AMOne of the last historic streetcars that made Trolley Square famous may be gone when the Salt Lake City shopping mall completes its $60 million revitalization project this summer.
CBS 6 Tax Guide: 15 things you need to knowFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:41AMPart 1: Anything new this year? Buried within the all-too-familiar tax forms are changes that all filers should be aware of. The changes may be good news.
Algona’s levy asking decreasesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:40AMALGONA — The Algona City Council approved the fiscal year 2010-2011 budget and a subsequent 1.57 percent decrease in levy asking during its meeting held Monday, March 1.
Kiva Walk proves to be a journey of discoveryFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:15AMEvery great journey begins with a first step. Jonathon Stalls of Denver, Colo., took the initial steps of his trek – a walk across the USA – early Monday, March 1, at the start of the American Discovery Trail in Cape Henlopen State Park.
Westwood Police Log: Feb. 24 - March 2Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:09AMWednesday, Feb. 24 Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries 7:18 p.m . - A car traveling Northbound on Washington Street swerved into the Southbound lane and hit an oncoming car. One driver was taken to Norwood Hospital and the other was taken to Beth Isreal Hospital.
Creditors file suits vs. car-wash mogulThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:09AMFour creditors have filed lawsuits against Valley car-wash mogul, restaurateur and developer Daniel "Danny" Hendon, his business partners and their various companies, claiming a total debt of more than $50 million.
GM commits £1.7bn to Vauxhall/OpelThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:57AMOpel/Vauxhall has announced General Motors will contribute £1.72bn (€1.9 billion), which is more than half it needs to pay for its £2.99bn (€3.3 billion) European viability plan.
ICICI Bank hikes auto loan rates by upto 0.5%Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:04AMMUMBAI: In a clear signal of a rising interest rate regime, ICICI Bank, on Thursday said it has hiked its auto loan rates by up to 0.5 per cent and withdrawn its 8.25 per cent special home-loan scheme.
ICICI, HDFC hike auto loan rates, end teasersThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:46AMMortgage major HDFC and ICICI Bank also discontinued with their special home loan schemes, which offer lower interest (teaser) rate for the first few years of the credit period.
Private lenders hike auto loan rates, end teasersThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:36AMCountry's two leading private lenders ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank today raised lending rates for auto loans, in a clear signal that rates would harden in the coming days.
Today in the pressThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:46AMIL&P NEEDS TO RAISE €600m BEFORE PURSUING MERGER PLAN - Irish Life & Permanent's boss Kevin Murphy said the group will need to raise up to €600m from shareholders before it can push its loss-making bank into an industry merger, writes the Irish Independent.
Officials: Contract changes may passThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:20AMTwo state lawmakers said Wednesday they don't expect resistance from colleagues who would have to approve an updated incentive contract with V-Vehicle Co. if the new car company secures more than $320 million in federal loans this month.