Archive for March, 2010

Linden schools accepting kindergarten registrations
LINDEN, Michigan — The Linden school district currently is taking kindergarten registrations for the 2010-2011 school year.Children who are 5 years old on or before Dec 1, 2010, can be registered.”Registration is on now at any of the three elementary…

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Raise a credit rating by getting a copy of all three credit bureau reports and disputing any duplicate or bad accounts. Improve credit scores by contacting creditors and making sure all good history is listed on a credit report with tips from acertified public accountant and credit counselor in this free video on debt management. Expert: Jerrie Guthrey Bio: Jerrie Guthrey has been a certified public accountant and credit counselor since 1992. Filmmaker: Jack Guthrey

Nicole B. Simpson starts 2010 with financial tips to improve your financial picture.

Learn how your credit score can effect you for homeowners insurance in this free video series that will explain all the different caveats of homeowners insurances policies. Expert: Romie Brown Bio: Romie Brown has been an insurance agent for 10 years. He was named one of the top 100 new agents in his company in 1999, 2000 and 2001. He is a 1992 Graduate of the University of Toledo. Filmmaker: Akita mcculloch

Charge: ‘Tummy tuck’ thief bilked coworker for plastic surgery
A Kirkland woman is facing felony identity theft charges following allegations that she used a co-worker’s credit card to pay for a “tummy tuck.”

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Emergency loans, similar to the ones banks get on a permanant basis, are going to be available for credit to investors on wall street until september. This just reminded me somewhat of the depression/crash of 1928-29. I don’t think that this will necessarily lead to a crash, but I would just like some imput on the situation. Keep it clean…

Article url: http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080708/fed_credit_crisis.html
Apologize, I said “brokers” when I meant to say “investors.”

How about a poll to predict the stock market? If these pollsters think they’re so smart that they can predict the outcome of the presidential election weeks in advance, why don’t they do something useful and have a poll to predict the stock market or something? I’d be curious to know what the stocks will be weeks in advance.

Surviving scary credit
You may have heard national radio personality Dave Ramsey (on K-TIP) on your drive home from work. He’s the guy that tells you to call him when you are debt free. Then, on the air, you shout: “I’m debt free!” The feeling of debt free is…

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You may already know credit score basics, and how your score is used to help determine if you can get approved for a loan and which interest rates you qualify for. However, do you know it also affects your ability to get housing, insurance, and even your credibility with employers? Your credit score affects many aspects of your life, so its important to have a clear understanding of how it works. Learning the five main components of your score is a good first step. •Payment history is based on your bill payment history over time. This includes but is not limited to credit card, mortgage, and utility payments. Keep your credit score in good standing by making consistent, on-time payments. •Amount owed is determined by the amount of debt you owe versus the total amount of credit you have. The reality is, if you use more than 50 percent of your credit limit, you will likely see your score drop. •Length of credit history demonstrates your financial stability and the ability to manage credit responsibly. Keeping credit accounts open for at least two years will positively affect your score. Length of credit history can also play a role if you are trying to reduce your number of accounts. •New credit looks at the number of accounts youve opened recently, as well as your proportion of new accounts to older, established accounts. Also considered are the number of recent credit inquiries that have been made for your report. •Types of credit examines your current mix of debts, which …

A staffer asked Hillary Clinton why Internet Explorer is mandated, even though Firefox, which is free and is security-approved for the “entire intelligence community.” The answer? A whole lot of bloviating and nonsense about “expense.”