Opinion List - Economy

Why a House Can Not Be Considered an Asset Anymore
Steffon Reed
Ahhh the American Dream. You know the one that comes complete with a great job, great health, freedom, loving spouse, 2 kids and a dog named Sparky. Oh and I forgot, a two story house with a white picket fence complete with all the trimmings. Stepping back into 2011 and that dream for many people...
Schaefer Crown Jewel, Harborplace, Facing a Problematic Future
William Hughes
William Donald Schaefer, ex-Mayor of Baltimore, Maryland, was a genuine political icon. He had also served terms as Governor of Maryland and State Comptroller. However, his prime legacy, "Harborplace," is today in serious jeopardy. Whether or not it will return to its former glory remains an open question.
Debt Relief Options Range Beyond Just Bankruptcy Procedures
Donna Hammond
There are several debt relief options for people to choose when under financial pressure. They range from simple advise towards better financial management right through to the dreaded bankruptcy courts.
Fresh Start Loan Amounts can be Bigger by Taking Some Simple Steps
Donna Hammond
Fresh start loans do not have to be so modest in size. By taking a few simple steps, like arranging collateral, an applicant is more likely to get a larger loan amount.
Use the Government or Go Private for Those Bad Credit Unsecured Student Loans
Mark Venite
Buying a home and have bad credit? Be prepared to pay a high interest rate. Do not be dismayed, you will at least be getting your dream home and you can fix the rate later.
Home Equity Loans with Bad Credit: 3 Important Steps to Take Before Contacting a Lender
Mark Venite
With bad credit, home equity loans are still available. These three steps are crucial, however, before talking to any lender about getting a second mortgage.
Home Equity Loans and What You Need to Know
Mark Venite
Getting home equity loans seems like the perfect solution to cash woes, and often is. But there are some factors that should be considered before signing a loan agreement.
Refinance Your Home Loan to Build a Better Future: Even Bad Credit Borrowers Are Accepted
Donna Hammond
If you are struggling to make the monthly payments on your mortgage, than the opportunity to refinance your home loan may be of help. Even with bad credit, home loan refinancing is possible.
DAVOS SUMMIT: INDIA NEEDS TO PULL UP ITS SOCKS FOR GROWTH
Pran Krishan Vasudeva
The five-day annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting concluded on January 29, 2012 with global CEOs listing job creation, income inequality and high energy prices as the most pressing areas of concern in 2012 for world economy, including emerging markets like India and China. While India has a cushion from domestic demand, it is not immune either from the global impact. Though it saw the Indian growth story looking slightly ragged at the edges yet there were many votaries of it and the mood was tepid as compared to the recent past. There was hope in some quarters that India would bounce back as an important investment and trade destination in the near future.
None Of The Above
Tim Williams
Nowhere in the United States Constitution does it say that a individuals finances are the basic requirement for any political office. Yet, today more than in any other time in our history elections are won and lost solely on the bases of monetary strengths. Ideas, concepts, platforms, and solutions ...
If We Don´t Win We Lose
Robert Owens
Our adversaries believe they have stacked the deck by taking control of both major political parties which operate as two wings on the same bird of prey.
2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself
John Atwood
Thoughts on Greek debt, biofuel use, tax policy and Israeli and Iran confrontation.
Raising Retirement Age :: Undoing provision of Pension for Government Servants >> Both are ufair to the Unemployed Youth
Daya Sagar Sharma
The story of injustice to and exploitation of the youth looking for government jobs is not ending. The recruitment exercises for government jobs to are inordinately delayed. Those who could hope for direct entry into limited number of available regular government jobs are being stripped of even rare...
Yemen India Relations: An Overview
Irena Knehtl
India has a long-standing mercantile connection with Western Arabia, notably Yemen, as a part of the ancient network in the Arabian Sea and in the Indian Ocean
The Energy Primer for Kids: with a Primer for Grown ups – a Book by Vladislav Bevc
Irena Knehtl
When we run out of fossil fuels, it will be inevitable to use nuclear energy from fission. And by then it may also be discovered how to control nuclear fusion which will place unlimited energy at our disposal.
Bad-Credit Student Loans Require Four Strategies
Kate Ross
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application is your first strategy in landing a so-called bad-credit student loan. Your financial education begins as you figure out your school funding options.
Student Loans for Those with Bad Credit – Considering Available Options
Kate Ross
Do you have no credit history at all? If you are a student in need of funding, you should consider the options regarding student loans for those with bad credit – both government and private.
Personal Loans for Those With Bad Credit Can Be Got in a Flash
Hilary Bowman
Fast cash is sometimes a necessity in this world, and loans are sometimes the only option. With personal loans for those with bad credit from the right lender, anyone can access funds almost immediately.
Home Loans with Bad Credit and the Information Every Applicant Needs to Understand Them
Hilary Bowman
Getting home loans with bad credit is not impossible, but there is some valuable information that can help to make the application all the more likely to be approved. Knowledge, after all, is power.
Have Bad Credit? Personal Loans Can Help Your Scores
Hilary Bowman
Using credit to get credit is basically one of the things you are doing when you take out a bad credit personal loan. If you honor your contract, your creditworthiness will improve.
VA Streamline Loan Guidelines – What Every Veteran Needs to Know to Refinance
Richard Rives
Many veterans looking to refinance with a VA Streamline loan are being rejected for the wrong reasons. This article reviews your rights as a veteran and the VA guidelines for Streamline loans.
Pointers for Landing a Bad Credit Debt Consolidation Loan
Richard Rives
Living paycheck to paycheck and squandering all your income to meet bill after bill means that you are a good candidate for a bad credit debt consolidation loan.
Save Money with a Low Interest Unsecured Small Personal Loan
Richard Rives
Low interest unsecured small personal loans require no collateral or security property, they are usually for amounts under $10,000, and they have interest rates that are far better than offered by most credit cards.
KARL ROVE VS "DIRTY HARRY"…NOT EXACTLY AN EQUAL MATCH-UP
Gary Ater
It´s not that I´m calling Karl Rove and Rush Limbaugh ignorant...well, yes, I guess I am.
News and FDA Updates for SDIX (NASDAQ:SDIX), SurModics (Nasdaq:SRDX), Synta (NASDAQ:SNTA)
M.E. Garza
Headlines and biomedical stock developments from BioMedReports.Com
Updates for Merck (NYSE:MRK), MMRGlobal (OTC:MMRF), Novelos (OTC:NVLT), pSivida (NASDAQ:PSDV)
M.E. Garza
Headlines and biomedical stock developments from BioMedReports.Com
Updates for Cerus (NASDAQ:CERS), Clovis (Nasdaq:CLVS), Compugen (NASDAQ:CGEN), CytRx (Nasdaq:CYTR)
M.E. Garza
Headlines and biomedical stock developments from BioMedReports.Com
BioCryst (NASDAQ:BCRX), BioLineRx (NASDAQ:BLRX), BioMimetic (NASDAQ:BMTI), Biovest (OTC:BVTI)
M.E. Garza
Headlines and biomedical stock developments from BioMedReports.Com
Updates for Amyris (NASDAQ:AMRS), Anacor (NASDAQ:ANAC), Astex (NASDAQ:ASTX), BASi (NASDAQ:BASI)
M.E. Garza
Headlines and biomedical stock developments from BioMedReports.Com
Updates for ACADIA (Nasdaq:ACAD), Acorda (Nasdaq:ACOR), AdCare (NYSE:ADK), Alkermes (NASDAQ:ALKS)
M.E. Garza
Headlines and biomedical stock developments from BioMedReports.Com
THE KOCH BROTHERS ARE HAVING ANOTHER SUMMIT!
Joseph Raglione
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, when the Koch brothers throw a political party, you can bet it will be expensive and top secret. OK, at least it will be expensive because top secret it WILL NOT REMAIN FOR LONG! --------------------- Republic Report / By Lee Fang 224 COMMENTS Koch Broth...
Refinancing a Bad Credit Home Loan May Be a Good Idea
Kate Ross
Because of unscrupulous lenders in the past decade, many bad credit home loans are fraught with difficulties. Refinancing, especially for those holding adjustable rate mortgages, could be a money-saver now that interest rates are low.
Hopeless Because of Poor Credit? You Can Acquire a Bad-Credit Home Loan Refinance
Kate Ross
Some time ago, it was practically impossible to get a home loan refinanced if you had poor credit ratings. Today it is practically one-hundred-percent possible. Financial institutions exist that specialize in these loans.
A Look at Refinancing Mortgage Loans
Jessica Peterson
In these recessionary times, more homeowners than ever are seeking financial relief through mortgage refinancing. Here are some things to keep in mind as you consider that prospect.
Finding a Match Between 100% Auto Financing and Bad Credit
Jessica Peterson
Purchasing a new car is usually an exciting endeavor. Do not let your poor credit sour the experience; find a 100% lender.
Do You Have Poor Credit and Need a Loan? Three Things to Consider
Jessica Peterson
Many people nowadays, because of these recessionary times, are struggling with a poor credit rating. If that is you, here are some thoughts about landing a personal loan.
VA Streamline Refinance for Those with Poor Credit – Get Better Interest Rates
Hilary Bowman
Everybody is looking for a little flexibility in their monthly budget. Home owners are surely looking at the low interest rates available today. Get both with a VA Streamline Refinance for those with poor credit.
Auto Loans for Those with Bad Credit – Five Points for 0% Down
Hilary Bowman
Auto loans for those with bad credit are a fact of life for many. Taking five points into consideration, you should get approved for the loan you need to get driving – with no money down.
Unsecured Personal Loans – Meet Urgent Needs Without Collateral
Hilary Bowman
Unsecured personal loans to meet urgent needs are not difficult to arrange. Decent income, reasonable debt load and good credit history helps. No need exists to risk your valuable personal assets as collateral.
Some Good Reasons to Land an Unsecured Small Business Loan
Richard Rives
Perhaps you need to move to new property or offices. You will probably come to the conclusion that an unsecured small business loan is your best bet, even if the interest rates are higher.
Private Hard Money Loans May Be a Viable Option
Richard Rives
During these recessionary times, borrowers are discovering that the normal venues of finance, banks for instance, are drying up. Private hard money loans are coming into their own as viable lending alternatives.
You Can Get a Large Unsecured Loan Even with Poor Credit
Richard Rives
Perhaps you are in a financial bind enough that a $400 cash advance will not help. Approach a nontraditional lender for a large unsecured loan, especially if you have bad credit.
BLACK FOREST CLASSIC CARS (Satis Shroff)
Satis Shroff
Satis Shroff takes you to the Automobil 2012 in Freiburg, his hometown.Why are we fascinated by old cars (as well as new ones)? How much does it cost to gather old cars? Where can you find beautiful cars? And what does the exhibition-cum-fair called ´Automobil (e) have to show lovers of Oldtimers?
Black History Month...When A Man Does his Best...The Swift Boat Attacks are Back!
Joseph Raglione
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, when a man does his best to do good he should be rewarded! President Obama did his best with the cards he was dealt. Think about those cards for a minute! Think about the deck full of Jokers he was handed and you will understand how difficult was his first ...
OBAMA A BIG WINNER IN THE FLORIDA GOP PRIMARY…WHAT?
Gary Ater
Will the "Independents" be the final "Deciders" in the November elections?
Federal Bailouts Can Help Eliminate Credit Card Debt
Jessica Peterson
The federal government is looking to help taxpayers who are more than $10,000 in debt. Unsecured debt as well as foreclosures are the main targets of these programs.
Post Bankruptcy Auto Loans – Lenders Can Ruin You
Jessica Peterson
If you have recently declared bankruptcy, that does not mean you will never get a car loan. Lenders that will give you loan are out there, just be very careful.
Guaranteed Personal Loans for Those with Bad Credit
Hilary Bowman
Getting a guaranteed personal loan may not be that difficult if you pay attention to a few requirements. Availing yourself of such a loan could be beneficial in a number of ways.
Loans for Those with Bad Credit Explained
Hilary Bowman
You need a loan for those with bad credit. You have to be wary and shop for the loan wisely. If you are in this situation, you should probably seek some credit counseling.
Nowadays You May Wonder Where to Get a Loan for Those with Poor Credit
Hilary Bowman
Do not think getting a loan for those with poor credit is beyond reach. Nowadays so many folks have taken a hit on their credit reports that alternative lenders have stepped in to help.
You Can Make a Big Change with a Mortgage for Folks with Bad Credit
Richard Rives
The process for landing a mortgage for people with bad credit is a lot less complicated than you might think. And you will not be shoveling rent money down an empty hole.
Stop Mortgage Foreclosure and Stay In Your Home Even If You Cannot meet the Payment
Richard Rives
You need to stop the mortgage foreclosure process and stay in your home. If you have a sharp picture of the actions involved and the steps you must take, you can forestall foreclosure.
You Better Have the Answers with Do It Yourself Loan Modification Negotiations
Richard Rives
Do it yourself or get professional help? Not many people know what they are getting into and that is why so many home loan modification efforts fail.
Easy Ebay Lister For Professional Looking Listings
Atkinson David
If you sell on ebay and would like your listings to look GREAT then this will interest you because as well as making your listings look better users have stated that it helps them to sell more goods. Easy Ebay Lister is so easy to use.... Everyone must have heard of ebay originally known as Aucti...
RIGHT-WING CROOKS & LIARS ARE EVERYWHERE
Gary Ater
It´s important to follow the lies as reported by the far right, just to see what they are trying to falsely sell.
Government: $10,000 In Credit Card Debt Means a Life-Time of Payments
Jessica Peterson
Government statistics show that $10,000 in credit card debt could mean a life-time of payments. How do you get out of this debt pit?
The Facts on Unsecured Personal Loans
Jessica Peterson
Traditional lenders require some pretty stringent guidelines for unsecured personal, or signature loans. Do the research and alternatives are available.
Online Opportunities for Bad Credit Borrowers
Jessica Peterson
Once rejected by a traditional lender, do not bother to go that route anymore. Beside pay day lenders and pawnshops, options are available for borrowers with bad credit.
Auto Loans for Those With Bad Credit – Get Your New Car Financed
Hilary Bowman
When seeking and auto loan for those with bad credit many considerations must be made. Diligence is required when hunting for such loans. You do not want to pay more than a car is worth.
Armed Forces Military Loans
Hilary Bowman
Many lenders offer military loans to armed services members. Find the best interest rates and best repayment terms by searching online. If you are posted overseas, the borrowing process can go very smoothly.
Auto Loans for Those With Bad Credit – Exploring Your Options
Hilary Bowman
Shopping around and considering many options are important when you are looking for an auto loan for those with bad credit. Because of the low interest rates available now, your efforts will be rewarded.
Lessons On Quickly Paying Off Your Student Loan Debt
Richard Rives
Massive debt after graduation is all too common nowadays. The federal government has some programs to help the graduate manage loans and get help if needed.
Some Pointers and Advice for Fast Reduction of Student loan Debt
Richard Rives
If you are in school watching the debt digits mount, or if you are approaching a new life off campus, you cannot forget about settling your student debt. Consider this advice.
Five Tips to Land a Bad Credit Loan No Matter How Poor Your Credit Scores Are – Guaranteed!
Richard Rives
At times practically everyone has credit reports that are not quite as golden as they should be. By following these five steps, you should be able to land a guaranteed bad credit loan.
A LETTER FOR WOMEN EVERYWHERE FROM LILLY LEDBETTER.
Joseph Raglione
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, strong and intelligent women are vital for a strong and vibrant economy. Intelligent women create and educate their children to be honest and caring and creative as well as to be strong and intelligent. When men abuse women, they negate the natural Mother t...
Newt Gingrich! His first wife paid his college.
Joseph Raglione
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, how many of you want to allow a man who knows nothing about economic planning, to control the economy of the United States? ---------------------------------------------- Gingrich Wants Kids To Work As Janitors, But Refused To Work Himself. Newt Gi...
Understanding the Process of Do-It-Yourself Home Loan Modification
Jessica Peterson
Qualifying and applying for a home loan modification program is something you can probably do on your own. Before you begin, you need some information on the process.
Do Not Go Car Shopping Until You Know Your Credit Scores
Jessica Peterson
Knowing where you stand credit-wise is the wise thing to do before you go car shopping. Check the ratings that car lenders use when they decide on granting loans.
Personal Loans for Those with Bad Credit – Know What You Are Doing
Hilary Bowman
A personal loan for those with bad credit could be what you need to cover an emergency or get some debts off your back. Even folks with poor credit often need an infusion of cash.
Personal Loans for Those with Bad Credit – Get $5,000 Approved
Hilary Bowman
Personal loans for those with bad credit are becoming more available as many lenders have stepped in to meet market demands – competition is fierce. The borrower is in a powerful place to get $5,000.
Take the Advantage – Small Military Loans With No Credit Check
Hilary Bowman
Small military loans with no credit check are for emergencies. Your car is dead or an important bill is due. If used properly, you can take advantage of these loans to improve your credit rating.
Guaranteed Unsecured Loans Are Available Within 24 Hours
Richard Rives
If you are looking for a quick cash infusion through a guaranteed unsecured loan, the internet offers a multitude of resources. Follow this advice to get a guaranteed unsecured loan within 24 hours.
In a Troubled Economy People With Bad Credit Need Loans, Too
Richard Rives
Because of the surprising rise of the internet earlier in the decade, and demand for credit by consumers with poor credit, market forces have made the personal loan a lot easier to come by.
Quickly Settle Your Urgent Financial Needs With a No Credit Check Loan
Richard Rives
Sometimes just about everybody needs a quick infusion of cash. Even folks with poor credit. If you need funds quickly with a minimum of hassle and no credit check, this is the way to go.
The Cereal Tillers. 1st ICC India Grains Conference
Frank A. Hilario
MANILA - When I write, I think of a word that stands for a world, and when it comes out, I know the concept is always greater than when I began. Today, I found in my memory a poem that was published 148 years ago, in 1863 (Wikipedia) when the National Hero of the Philippines Jose Rizal was only 2 ye...
The State Of The Union: Reality Check
Tim Williams
After last years State Of The Union address shared optimism resounded all through Washington. Only to be very short lived. The harsh realities of our dysfunctional congress reappeared soon afterward. Discord, distention and total lack of cooperation by the powers that be in both the Senate and the H...
THE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE CONSERVATIVE´S VIEWS & THE TRUTH
Gary Ater
CNBC should be ashamed for only presenting one side of the argument on who pays US taxes, and why.
Bangladesh: Restructure or Face Consequence
Professor Mahfuz R. Chowdhury
Bangladesh has failed to uphold true democratic values and its politics is currently being dominated by two dynastic families. With the increase in lawlessness, the country would plunge into anarchy. To save the country from the imminent gloom, democracy must be put into practice before long. Otherwise, the consequence would be dreadful for the country and the world.
Obama´s 6 trillion in debt was enough to create 30 million jobs or pay 30 million houses.
Amani Ambani
Obama´s 6 trillion dollars in debt was enough to create 30 million jobs or pay 30 million houses said Albanian Minerals President and CEO Sahit Muja: . Mr. Muja said Obama´s administration ad to a debt and average 100 billion dollars per month without any success in economic growth a...
Haiti embarks on economic recovery plan with help from private sector
Aaron Akinyemi
Two years after Haiti's earthquake, the government is stepping up help for displaced people and working with the private sector to kickstart the economy.
Student Loans Can Be Secured Even With a Bad Credit Score
Mark Venite
Student loans are not out of reach for college bound people, despite bad credit. Getting approval is a matter of being preparing, which may take little time to get financial issues in order.
Refinancing Interest Only Loans
Mark Venite
In some cases you may feel the need to refinance you interest only loans and you do not have to worry about getting it done, as it is very easy. All you need to do is keep a couple of things in mind that are explained in the article.
Why Should You Get a Payday Loan
Mark Venite
This article will help you look into why you should get a payday loan and who it is more beneficial for.
With Bad Credit, Unsecured Personal Loans Provide Relief Fast
Donna Hammond
With bad credit, unsecured personal loans are the best option for finding funds quickly without much hassle. This article will review important facts about this lending option.
Secured Loans with No Credit Check: Get Immediate Decisions, Even with Bad Credit
Donna Hammond
If you have bad credit, secured loans are a great option for getting fast cash. You can get an immediate decision with no credit check required through online lenders.
Unsecured Personal Loans Can Be Found Online with Private Lenders
Donna Hammond
Having bad credit, unsecured personal loans may seem impossible to obtain. However, private lenders who work online specialize in lending to borrowers like you can get the money you need.
2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself
John Atwood
Thoughts on the Italian ship captain, leap seconds, measurements, Obama and taxes and the slant of the news media on the issues of the day.
Tell Congress: STOP SOPA, STOP PIPA
Stafford Williamson
SOPA and PIPA try to protect copyright revenues, but threaten to curtail commerce on the internet, and shut down all but the very largest of web sites WITHOUT TRIAL if accused of copyright violations
EU DEBT CRISIS TO HIT INDIA´S TRADE AND ACCESS TO FINANCE
Pran Krishan Vasudeva
The World Bank has slashed its growth forecasts, and is now predicting a 0.3% contraction for the eurozone in 2012. "Developing countries need to evaluate their vulnerabilities and prepare for further shocks, while there is still time as escalation of crisis would spare no-one", said World Bank chief economist Justin Yifu Lin.The IMF also esti¬mated that there would be a $1 trillion global financing gap over the next two years if global economic conditions worsened considerably. The IMF currently has a lending capacity of about $380 billion. European commitment to inject €150 billion ($200 billion) into the IMF is included in the $600 billion estimate.
How Dumb Do They Think We Are
Robert Owens
There is one good thing about people who insult our intelligence; they´re probably misunderestimating the true level of our understanding.
Fortunes and misfortunes in the year of the Water Dragon
Noel Sales Barcelona
In the Chinese astrology, the Year of the Water Dragon is both an auspicious and unlucky year. Filipina Feng Shui expert, Ms. Dorothy Ann Pascual of Niyo Treasure in Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines, explains why.
Worst Real Estate Markets Released
Mike Colpitts
The worst real estate markets forecast for 2012 have been released by Housing Predictor, which forecasts more than 230 U.S. cities housing markets in all 50 states.
Reservations for religious minorities in India :: How Fair are Ranganath Misra C Repot Inferences
Daya Sagar Sharma
The debate on religion based reservations for "minorities" in India ( muslims / Christians/ jains / Parsi/ Sikh /others ) need be ended. Rather it has to be forcedly ended. But in the culture as it prevails in 2012 it can not be done so unless mass pressure is mounted on the politicians to stop p...
New Book Addresses The Political, Economic, and Negative Conditions In The United States
Sarah Brown
Author, Ismail Rifaat is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Shaping the Future, FOR THE PEOPLE BY THE PEOPLE: What to do. This new work Addresses the most critical issues negatively affecting the majority of US citizens in a comprehensive and concise manner. With Occupy Wall Street and the political elections coming up, this book is being released at the perfect time.
An Interview with Dr. Douglas Jackson
Mark Herpel
"The ordeal of criminal prosecution, though a personal tragedy for me and my fellow directors, ended up serving as a powerful and ultimately productive antithesis."
Iran's withdrawn cash and EU sanctions
Dalga Khatinoglu
The European Union tightened sanctions ring around Iran by imposing new round of penalties during EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday. The EU members, who previously blocked 443 Iranian entities and 113 true personalities' assets step by step, this time agreed on Iran oil embargo, ...
Iran´s embargo target - Revolution, war or impeding A-bomb?
Dalga Khatinoglu
New sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the European Union will significantly damage the Iranian weakened economy, which has seen 50 percent-drop in national currency value over the past 12 months, especially during the last month, but still no changes is observed in Iran's nuclear ambitions, which is...
America After Obama
Jeff Lukens
Barack Obama has gone from the "one we've been waiting for" to the one we can´t wait to kick out. No one ever thought one man could bring the nation to its knees, but here he is living in the White House. And on our knees we have been praying for the day that he leaves.
Now is the Time!
Robert Owens
The gloves are off. The false fronts have been discarded, and we have come face-to-face with the ultimate goal of the Progressive agenda.
2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself
John Atwood
Thoughts and ideas about the Federal Reserve, National debt, Apple profits, global warming, ancient Rome, politics and Tea party views of the current political scene.
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