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10-01-2004 Headlines for: Money & Finance |  |
5 ways to stretch your paycheck
From: www.bankrate.com
"Hang on to more of your salary with these tips."
Tax Talk: Tax liens on a dependent
From: www.bankrate.com
"Don't worry about your refund. Since it does not belong to your dependent, the IRS can't touch it to settle his debts."
Mortgage rates rise off six-month lows
From: www.bankrate.com
"Long-term mortgage rates rose after flirting with last spring's lows."
Rate Trend Index -- Mortgages
From: www.bankrate.com
"Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way the interest rates are headed on mortgages -- a vital tool if you're about to buy a home."
Warning signs of a bad home loan
From: www.bankrate.com
"Homeowners in a hurry to lock in a low mortgage or refi rate sometimes fall prey to unscrupulous lenders. So that you don't become a victim, be alert to the warning signs that your great loan deal might be bad."
Bowling Green Kentucky KY Daily News
From: NewsTrove.com
"By Courtney Craig, ccraig@bgdailynews.com -- 270-783-3243
Thursday, September 30, 2004
They may be old, but used books never lose their charm.
It's with that thought in mind that the Friends of the Library are holding the 15th annual used book sale beginning Friday at the depot branch of the Bowling Green Public Library. Officials expect 5,000 to 10,000 books to be on display at prices from 50 cents to $3.
"It's a fund-raiser for the library, and the Friends are gracious enough to undertake this," said Alisa Carmichael, director of the Bowling Green Public Library. "It's a service to the community. People love old books."
Online Casino Reports - An Online Casino Gambler's Nightmare Come True
From: NewsTrove.com
"OnlineCasinoReports.com
An Online Casino Gambler's Nightmare Come True
29 September 2004
What would you do if you were playing at an online casino and one but you couldn't claim the winnings? It isn't the online casino that is at fault because there is a legitimate reason why you were not allowed to claim the money. This make belief scenario is very similar to something that did happen to someone. It involves a South African gambler, horse racing, a pair of pants and a washing machine. If you don't have weak stomach for hearing about a winning gambler not being able to claim his earnings then read on to find out what happened."
Slain Officer's Sister Thanks Community For Support
From: NewsTrove.com
"Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Crown Hill Funeral Home at 700 W. 38th St.
Butler said classes will be canceled Thursday for the funeral. Students, faculty, staff and community members are being urged to line the route of a funeral procession to Crown Hill Cemetery, where Davis will be buried.
The procession from the church will go south on Mitthoeffer Road to 38th Street. It then will go west on 38th to Meridian Street, north on Meridian to 46th Street, west on 46th to Sunset Avenue and south on Sunset to Hampton Avenue. There, Davis' patrol car will be marked off-duty for the final time."
Gang of Four Sentenced to Death
From: NewsTrove.com
"JEDDAH, 1 October 2004 - A three-judge special judicial committee has ordered that four suspects arrested in connection with a series of robberies targeting the Saudi French Bank and Al-Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation be put to death.
The committee revealed that the death sentence was ordered due to special circumstances surrounding other criminal acts committed by the group.
The group, consisting of three Saudis and a South Asian man, was wanted in connection with drug trafficking, prostitution and blackmail."
Mayoral candidate's backers sue LA city officials over DWP transfers
From: NewsTrove.com
"LOS ANGELES
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A proposed class-action lawsuit backed by a mayoral candidate was filed Thursday against Mayor James Hahn and dozens of past and present city officials over the transfer of $800 million in Department of Water and Power funds.
The proposed lawsuit filed by five DWP customers accused city leaders of illegally transferring money from the utility to the city's reserve fund.
Some of the plaintiffs support the mayoral candidacy of state Sen. Richard Alarcon, D-Sun Valley, a City Council member from 1993 to 1998."
Federal auditors on the trail of wasteful spending in Iraq
From: c.moreover.com
"Knight Ridder Washington Bureau Mar 27 2004 2:11AM GMT"
Federal auditors track Iraq spending
From: c.moreover.com
"Miami Herald Mar 27 2004 1:55AM GMT"
Need for change in accounting system for public sector: Samad
From: c.moreover.com
"Sarawak Tribune Mar 27 2004 1:01AM GMT"
Kerry says he would eliminate overseas tax breaks, cut corporate taxes
From: c.moreover.com
"Miami Herald Mar 27 2004 0:18AM GMT"
By launching his economic program with a plan to cut corporate taxes, Democratic presidential candidate John K
From: c.moreover.com
"MSNBC Mar 26 2004 9:26PM GMT"
Bank One hearings set
From: c.moreover.com
"Chicago Tribune Mar 27 2004 11:23AM GMT"
Bank One a bigger 'phish' target
From: c.moreover.com
"Chicago Tribune Mar 27 2004 11:23AM GMT"
Fed to Hold Public Meetings on JP Morgan-Bank One Merger
From: c.moreover.com
"American Banker Mar 27 2004 0:07AM GMT"
CORRECTED - Fed to hold meetings on JPMorgan Chase/Bank One
From: c.moreover.com
"Reuters Mar 26 2004 11:16PM GMT"
Fed to scrutinize Bank One/JP Morgan deal
From: c.moreover.com
"ChicagoBusiness.com Mar 26 2004 11:02PM GMT"
Minimum wage rise targets poverty
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Three new wage levels are introduced for different age groups as part of the government's programme of minimum pay rates."
Tax fear for UK small businesses
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Family-run small firms could face bigger tax bills, after a ruling by the Inland Revenue's Special Commissioners."
UK house price rises 'subdued'
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"UK house prices inch higher in September while the annual growth rate dips to 17.8%, the Nationwide says."
Bosses obstruct pensions uptake
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Company finance directors work behind the scenes to stop workers from joining company pension schemes, new research suggests."
MPs seek end to school charities
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"A parliamentary committee says private schools and hospitals in England and Wales should lose charity status."
Only 92 Days Left in 2004 to Stop Needlessly Overpaying Income Taxes
From: www.prweb.com
"The Constellation Group builds world-wide, world-class specialty Teams which act as an Income Tax hospital, prescribing Income Tax Reduction and Asset Protection solutions for business owners and physicians anywhere in the world. [PRWEB Sep 30, 2004]"
"Entrepreneurs": Entrepreneurial Reality Show to Create Thousands of Employment Opportunities & $1 Billion Dollars To GNP
From: www.prweb.com
""Entrepreneurs" is a six series/ 13 episode per series that highlights the undaunted human spirit of 10 entrepreneurs as they create success with a "pay it forward" philosophy. At the conclusion of the series, the creation of 60 successful businesses occurs, creating thousands of employment opportunities and adding $1 Billion Dollars into the GNP economy [PRWEB Sep 30, 2004]"
NEW LAW FIRM FORMED IN CHICAGOPartners to Expand Bank Representation and Commercial Litigation Practice
From: www.prweb.com
"Anthony J. Nasharr and Brian C. Shea announced the formation of Nasharr & Shea LLC in Chicago, Illinois, effective October 1, 2004. The specialized law practice focuses on banking law, real estate, commercial litigation, corporate and transactional matters. [PRWEB Sep 30, 2004]"
Beware: She's Not Your Father's CPA
From: www.prweb.com
"The accountant's green eyeshade and armbands have been gone for a very long time. But if you still refer to your CPA as "the bookeeper" or "the auditor" you're showing your age. And you might even be a "sexist pig" if you refer to the male gender when talking about CPAs. Many things have changed in the CPA profession. But has the business community kept up with those changes? [PRWEB Sep 30, 2004]"
Web Seminar: Hedge Funds:The Next Wave in Energy Trading (Tuesday, October 5, 2004 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm Eastern)
From: www.prweb.com
"Global Change Associates and Utilipoint have completed the first study on energy hedge funds entitled Hedge Funds Enter the Energy Trading Space. The authors of the study have identified over 200 hedge funds active in the energy space and will offer a web seminar to present a concise overview of how hedge funds are impacting trading in energy markets. [PRWEB Sep 30, 2004]"
Thursday's Foreign Exchange
From: www.wtopnews.com
"Wtopnews.com - Thu Sep 30, 02:26 pm GMT"
Schools brace for late tax payments
From: www.dailysouthtown.com
"Dailysouthtown.com - Thu Sep 30, 02:23 pm GMT"
Falmouth residents to see tax rate ... decrease
From: business.mainetoday.com
"Business.mainetoday.com - Thu Sep 30, 02:22 pm GMT"
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From: www.news4sites.com
"News4sites.com - Thu Sep 30, 02:21 pm GMT"
Military family aid fund planned
From: www.capecodonline.com
"Capecodonline.com - Thu Sep 30, 02:17 pm GMT"
Away on Election Day? Cast an absentee ballot
From: cbs.marketwatch.com
"NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Just because you won't be near a polling place on Election Day is no reason to throw away one of your greatest assets -- your vote."
Mutual Funds Weekly -- Sept. 30
From: cbs.marketwatch.com
"After more than a year of rallying stock prices, mutual fund investors were just getting comfortable going over their portfolio statements again. But don't look now."
Personal Finance Daily -- Sept. 30
From: cbs.marketwatch.com
"After five quarters of gains, diversified mutual funds are finishing the third quarter by posting their first losses since March 2003. That's not good news, but then mutual fund-investors are not supposed to be in it for the short haul."
Time to register to vote for upcoming election
From: cbs.marketwatch.com
"NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- This column is about assets, and your right to vote is your greatest asset."
Personal Finance Daily -- Sept. 29
From: cbs.marketwatch.com
"Maybe you know somebody who shops like this: Buy everything that might even remotely fit into your wardrobe, especially when it's on sale. Take the bags and packages home to sort out what you want and don't want, and then return the unwanted items."
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Imf Warns House Buyers to 'Exercise Caution'
From: www.allheadlinenews.com
"News.scotsman.com - Sep 30 2004 13:46:21 GMT"
IMF faults Chancellor's deficit
From: www.allheadlinenews.com
"Telegraph.co.uk - Sep 30 2004 13:46:21 GMT"
CREDIT SPREE AS HOME LOANS TUMBLE People are spending record sums on their credit cards, the Bank of
From: www.allheadlinenews.com
"News.scotsman.com - Sep 30 2004 13:46:21 GMT"
Mortgages - L&H rolls-out more fixes
From: www.allheadlinenews.com
"Moneyextra.com - Sep 30 2004 13:46:21 GMT"
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