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Can school employees' retirement system be fixed Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:11PMPennsylvania's School Employees' Retirement System has survived the Great Depression, two world wars and multiple economic downturns.But if state lawmakers and school district officials have their way, it won't survive the "pension tsunami" — at least not in its current form.Legisl.
Talking Money: Now’s the time to prepare for rising interest rates Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:10PMIf you have a variable-rate credit card, or an adjustable-rate mortgage, or a savings account, you’ve likely noticed that throughout this recession, your interest rates have gone down—in some cases, by quite a bit. That’s a good thing when it comes to the money you borrow, but a bad thing when it comes to the money you save. Even the best savings accounts aren’t paying much more than 1 percent ...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 01:33 RPT-CHRONOLOGY-S.Korea c.bank keeps rates on hold for 13th mth Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:41PMSEOUL, March 11 (Reuters) - South Korea's central bank on Thursday held its key interest rate at record-low 2.0 percent for a 13th consecutive month, as expected, in the face of government pressures and lingering global economic uncertainties. A media official at the Bank of Korea announced the decision by its monetary policy committee to leave the 7-day repurchase agreement rate steady, without ...
CHRONOLOGY-S.Korea c.bank keeps rates on hold for 13th mths Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:17PM(For a related story, double click [ID:nSEV002982 ])
Rapid tax refund loan is no bargain to consumers Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:15PMSTILLWATER — With tax season now in full swing, many taxpayers are anticipating getting a refund. Unfortunately, new figures indicate that some of the country’s most financially vulnerable taxpayers — those from low- and moderate-income families — lost about $800 million from their refunds last year.
FBR unearths WHT evasion in NSS accounts Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:41PMISLAMABAD (March 11 2010): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unearthed a unique method of withholding tax evasion by unscrupulous elements having saving accounts in the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) where different accounts were opened up to exemption limit to avoid tax payment.
Real Deal: 5 Ways To Use Refunds Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:49PMIf you are lucky enough to get a tax refund, here are five ways to put that money to work.
NerdWallet.com Launches: Cheap Nerds Re-Invent Credit Card Search Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:32PMNerdWallet, a site that helps you find the best credit card, launched this week with 5 times as many search results as other sites.
Zargon Energy Trust Announces 2009 Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:11PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) - Zargon Energy Trust (TSX:ZAR.UN) (TSX:ZOG.B) ("Zargon" or the "Trust") today announced its operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. H
Don't count on your bank covering overdrafts Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:55PMBank of America customers will no longer complain about that $40 cup of coffee because they won’t be able to buy it if there’s not enough money in their debit account.
Peters speaks in Greymouth Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:05PM6 March 2010 Winston Peters has returned to the campaign trail this afternoon, with a tub-thumping speech in Greymouth. He has delivered his established style of attack on the way the country's being run to an audience in the town's RSA.
Peters speaks in Greymouth Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:37PMWinston Peters has returned to the campaign trail this afternoon, with a tub-thumping speech in Greymouth.
Some Taxpayers Owed Income Tax Refund Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:39AMWASHINGTON - Approximately 76,700 New Yorkers will lose income tax refunds if they don't file an income tax return by April 15. The median estimated refund for New Yorkers is $666.
Update: Global Axcess Corp Announces Record Net Income for Fiscal Year 2009 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:28AMGlobal Axcess Corp , an independent provider of self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
RebuildUS Unveils a Potential Solution to the Foreclosure Crisis: Bypass the Banks and Auctions to Move Americans Back ... Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:05AMWOODLAND HILLS, Calif.----Economists believe the nation’s sub-prime mortgage meltdown and foreclosure crisis will continue to worsen unless innovative thinking reinvents the system.
£700K fine sets tone for FSA's Lehman action Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:44AMRSM Tenon Financial Services is the first advice firm to be fined by the FSA for failings relating to Lehman-backed structured products.
DineEquity, Inc. Announces Solid Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:13AMImproved Company Restaurant Operating Margin and Disciplined G&A Management Drive Cash From Operations Performance of $158 Million; Fiscal 2009 Securitized Debt Retirement at $217 Million
4,000 Montanans can get refunds for '06 — if they file by April 15 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:12AMWASHINGTON — Approximately4,000 Montanans will lose income tax refunds if they don't file an income tax return by April 15.
The Money Issue Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:11AMOur Annual Broadcast on Changing Currents in Currency, With Reports on How Money Is Made (and Spent) in America; Watch Feb. 28 at 9:00 a.m. ET/PT
Discount rate's rise to affect few consumers Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:11AMRecently, the Federal Re serve raised the dis count rate from 0.50 percent to 0.75 percent. I still can't figure out exactly what that means for the average consumer and investor.
Banks: The new payday lenders? Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:10AMU.S. banks, threatened by new limitations on overdraft fees, may look to short-term products similar to "payday" loans to help replace as much as $20 billion in lost revenue.
Latest credit card statments reflect changes in law and include information you shouldn’t ignore Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:48AMBy Patrick Rupinski Staff Writer Credit card bills are getting a new look, and cardholders are being advised to pay close attention to them.
Public input requested for boat ramp plan Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:43AMWith the design completed and a contractor already picked out, Falls officials need only to secure a permit from one more government agency to begin construction of a boat ramp that will give residents access to the Delaware River.
Bank founder, Nobel Peace Prize winner to speak on social business Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:23AMTraditional banks are based on the principle that the more you have, the more you can have.
Remembering Rutherford: Rutherford savings lost in '32 bank failure Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:10AM"The worst financial climate in decades," according to federal regulators, has caused the failure of 150 U.S. banks since Jan. 1, 2009. Others are expected, particularly among the smaller regional and local banks. None yet in Rutherford, but rumors persist.
Your Daily Horoscope Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:02AMBy D.DONOVAN KINSOLVING UPI Features Writer UPI horoscopes for Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.
Savings effort draws interest Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:46AMFinancial-education group urges people to build their rainy-day funds, pay down personal debt Account offers bonus for financial literacy
Luukko: Phillips Hager tortoise outpaces hares Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:39AMThe flashier a fund's one-year performance, the less likely it is to be representative of what to expect over longer periods.
Letter: Police, city still at odds Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:46AMThe mayor's office sent a letter to the police union's attorney earlier this week that seems to reject the union's latest offer of concessions that would bring back 89 laid-off officers, the Tulsa World ...
Visteon Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Results; Reports Net Income Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:11PMVisteon Corporation (OTC:VSTNQ) today announced improved year-over-year fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 financial performance, reflecting ongoing operational improvements, cost reductions and restructuring benefits, and some slight recovery of global vehicle production volumes.
Corporate India hails budget, disappointed at hike in MAT Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:18PMCorporate India hails budget, disappointed at hike in MAT
Roxbury loses $1 million, Mt. Arlington loses $265,000 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:22PMROXBURY TWP. – The K-12 school district stands to lose about $1 million, under Gov. Chris Christie’s belt-tightening measures.
Whole-Life Insurance, Long Derided, Gets New Lease Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:12PMWhole-life insurancethe fuddy-duddy stuff your grandparents ownedwas a shining star during the financial crisis.
3. Tabung Haji in the limelight Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:35PMRecent events have raised questions about the pilgrim fund's investment decisions. We examine how the fund operates and talk to its newly appointed chief investment officer.
Reasons to be cheerful as new Isas launched to tempt savers Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:26PMSAVERS struggling to keep pace with inflation have been given a timely boost by the launch of new cash Isas that promise to spark fresh competition in the savings market.
Simon Read: You won't help kids by giving them fraudulent cover Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:22PMFronting was back in the news this week after research from the Motor Insurers' Bureau revealed that two-thirds of drivers don't understand what it means to "front". Clearly Britain's motorists need to get educated as fronting is illegal and could lead to insurance claims being rejected out of hand.
Iceland delegation walks out on £2.3bn Icesave debt repayment talks Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:42PMReykjavik will now hold referendum expected to reject deal for return of cash owed to UK and Netherlands Negotiations with Iceland over the repayment of £2.3bn owed to the UK broke down last night after representatives of the island nation walked out of talks in London. The withdrawal means that Iceland will next week hold a referendum expected to reject a deal for repayment of cash owed to ...
Emerging Market Bond Funds Inflows Exceed $3.5 Billion in 2010 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:32PMEmerging-markets bond funds received a 16th week of net inflows and have now taken in more than $3.5 billion so far this year, as investors were attracted by higher yields, EPFR Global said in an e-mailed statement.
Government to withdraw 100% guarantee on Northern Rock savings Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:30PMUnder the Financial Services Compensation Scheme the first £50,000 of any deposit is protected if a bank fails The UK government is withdrawing its unlimited 100% guarantee on savings with Northern Rock, moving the state-controlled bank another step closer to independence. The Treasury announced this morning that its pledge to underwrite all deposits at the bank will expire on 24 May. This will ...
Iceland walks out of talks Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:26PMTALKS with Iceland over the repayment of £2.3 billion in debts to the UK broke down last night after its representatives walked out of talks in London.
Affinion Group, Inc. Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter and... Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:44PMFeb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Affinion Group, Inc. ("Affinion" or the "Company"), a global leader in customer engagement solutions that enhance and extend the relationship and loyalty of millions of consume...
Baytex Energy Trust Announces 2009 Canadian and United States Tax Information Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:18PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 25, 2010) - Baytex Energy Trust ("Baytex" or the "Trust") (TSX:BTE.UN) (NYSE:BTE) is pleased to announce the 2009 tax treatment on distributions for unitholders in Canada and the United States. C
Tax services offered for free Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:11PMEach year the AARP offers free income-tax preparation to all low- and middle-income taxpayers throughout Marin County. Special assistance is given to seniors. Appointments are available; call 320-6191 or e-mail MarinTaxaide@gmail.com. Leave your name, number and city where you live; one of the staff will contact you. Tax returns can be filed electronically at no cost.
Briefs - Feb. 25 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:59PMSenior Meal every third Sunday at Clarinda Regional Health Center
Research and Markets: Non-Life Bancassurance in Europe: Accident and Health Insurance Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:18AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Non-Life Bancassurance in Europe: Accident and Health Insurance" report to their offering.
The power strategy that couldn't Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:16AMFor more than two hours, in plain and precise language, Bill Marshall told a skeptical crowd in a packed 400-seat auditorium at St. Thomas University, a story they didn't want to hear. Now he was about to do it again.
Magna announces fourth quarter and 2009 results Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:00AMMagna International Inc. today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.
Wills can bring out the worst in families Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:33AMQ: My mother died two weeks ago and left her $140,000 estate to me and I am the executor. The problem is that I have three sisters who have not spoken to me or my mother for nearly five years. They were upset when my mother sold her house and furniture, and moved in with me. They wanted her to keep the house and I am sure they think my mother gave me her money. I feel very guilty and upset. Now ...
British Consumers Adopt Online Shopping Habits More Than Anywhere Else in Europe Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:00AMWhen it comes to being British, a few things come to mind. We like to queue, love fish and chips and our home is our castle... we also love shopping online at voucher code sites such as VoucherSeeker .
Elis jump in on microfinance Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:19AMAfter two young entrepreneurs visited Yale to discuss a new Web site they created that may help fight world poverty, Yale students are now getting involved.