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25 Firms With Data On Lost Tape Identified
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The missing Bank of New York Mellon computer tape reported last week contained information about nearly 500,000 Connecticut residents
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Farm Credit offices to offer free ice cream
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To honor the dairy industry, the 91 Farm Credit Services of Mid-America offices have designated Thursday as Dairy Days.
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Millions to get free credit reporting services
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The settlement involves Transunion, one of the three powerful credit reporting agencies.
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The Consumer Credit Counseling Service offers tips for surviving job loss
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It’s never a good time to lose your job. However, the current economic environment has resulted in business closures
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Card Services for Credit Unions distributes Visa windfall
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Roughly 2,600 credit unions nationally will split $28.9 million received by Card Services for Credit Unions following the initial public offering of Visa Inc.
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TransUnion settlement could mean free credit reports for millions
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The preliminary settlement of a class-action lawsuit against TransUnion Corp. means almost 160 million Americans will be eligible for free monitoring services
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TSC Ratings' Upgrades, Downgrades: Delta
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Each business day, TheStreet.com Ratings updates its ratings on the stocks it covers.
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Mid-Illini Credit Union Selects SEDONA MRM Technology and Services
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SEDONA® Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SDNA - News; www.sedonacorp.com), a leading provider of Customer and Member Relationship Management
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S&P raises McDermott to 'BB+' on performance
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S&P upgrades McDermott and subsidiaries to 'BB+' with positive outlook, citing '07 performance
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Gannett Loses Its S&P 'A-' Credit Rating: Industry Slump Hurting Even Best-Regarded Chains
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services cut Gannett Co. Inc.'s corporate credit rating and senior unsecured debt rating to "BBB+" from "A-,"
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S&P lowers Group 1's corporate credit rating
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S&P lowers Group 1 Automotive corporate credit rating on tough N. American sales conditions
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FTC Nabs Company for Credit Repair Violations
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A home-buying consulting business that offers credit repair and home-buying consulting services has agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission
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Pendum Launches Combined Sales and Service of Kiosk for Shared Branching Credit Unions
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Pendum, Inc., the nation's largest independent provider of cash automation and armored transport solutions, today announced that it has launched sales
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Credit protection not fail-safe service
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Identity theft has topped the Federal Trade Commission's annual list of top consumer complaints for several years running.
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MyECheck Partners With Everpay Merchant Services
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MyECheck Inc. (OTCBB: MYEC), a leading provider of comprehensive alternative payment solutions to credit cards
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Navy Federal Credit Union Opens Doors to Air Force and Army Personnel
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Navy Federal Credit Union announced today the expansion of its field of membership to include all branches of the armed forces.
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CEO Valorie Seyfert of CUSO Financial Services, LP Chosen as Finalist in Ernst & Young Entrepreneur
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CUSO Financial Services, LP, (CFS) a full-service broker dealer and Registered Investment Adviser that provides customized investment
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URS to Present at the Credit Suisse 2008 Engineering & Environmental Services Conference
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URS Corporation (NYSE: URS) today announced that the Company will present at the Credit Suisse 2008 Engineering & Environmental Services
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Lexington Law Offers Their Leading Credit Report Repair Service From Their New 50,000 Sq. Ft. Campus
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Lexington Law, the nation's premier provider of credit repair services, announces their move to a newly completed 50,000 sq. ft. campus in North Salt Lake, Utah.
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Fitchburg Federal Credit Union announces new services
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Fitchburg Federal Credit Union announced it will provide members with trust, wealth management, and estate planning services
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Harland Clarke unveils tool to help banks, credit unions acquire new accounts
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Harland Clarke Marketing Services has launched a technology platform that financial institutions can use to acquire new deposit accounts.
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My Social Security Number Is ...
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None of your business! C'mon, did you really think I'd expose my financial privates to the world?
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Bill allows payment for city services by credit cards
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Kansans will be able to pay their bills from the city or town where they live by credit or debit card starting in July because of a bill signed by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
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ID fraud-prevention firm LifeLock hit with customer lawsuits
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Class actions charge that company is overstating what it does for subscribers
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House Financial Services Subcommittee Reviews Credit-Based Insurance Scoring
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The House Financial Services subcommittee on oversight and investigations conducted a hearing entitled "The Impact of Credit-Based Insurance Scoring on the Availability and Affordability of Insurance,"
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Credit Crunch Not Hitting IT Spending
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A new survey shows the tech industry continues to grow, with more than half those surveyed intending to spend more next year
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Genesis Lending Services Expands Options for Credit-Challenged Students in Educational Programs
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Expanding the Credit Spectrum in Financing Packages Allows Schools to Admit More Students
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Allied Waste's Presentation at the Credit Suisse Engineering & Environmental Services Conference
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Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AW), a leading waste services company, announced today that it will participate in the Credit Suisse Engineering & Environmental Services
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S&P lowers Mothers Work corporate credit rating
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered Mothers Work Inc.'s corporate credit rating Wednesday due to increased competition and other issues.
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Liberty Business Services Delivers Dollars, Direction for Power Sports Retailer
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Liberty Business Services recently secured valuable business capital for a local power sports retailer by directing the client’s focus toward development of a sound business plan.
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Getting Reluctant Investors to Say Yes
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When you raise capital for a startup, you risk rejection. But you can improve your chances, even if you don't have much of a track record
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Oceanside church leaves building, moves services
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An Oceanside church, which was foreclosed on after enduring an exodus of members and falling behind in its mortgage payments
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Hurd Sees No Services Fall Out For HP Partners With EDS Deal
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Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) Tuesday released second quarter results, but the burning question from the channel was:
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FTC unfurls largest-ever telemarketing fraud sweep
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The Federal Trade Commission announced massive telemarketing fraud sweep, filing over 180 actions that represent 500,000 victims
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Georgia's credit-freeze law goes into effect Aug. 1
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Bureaus can't charge more than $3 for service under state's measure
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Freddie Mac to Issue $8 Billion in Securities
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Freddie Mac, the second-largest U.S. buyer and guarantor of home loans, said it planned to issue $8 billion in new mortgage-backed securities.
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Texell Federal Credit Union Selects Goldleaf Web Hosting and Marketing Services
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Goldleaf Financial Solutions, Inc. Jennifer-Robyn Meier, 678-336-6540 or Heather Cunningham, 678-264-8011 Goldleaf Financial Solutions Inc.
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Credit Doctors Dole out Bad Medicine
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Thanks to the credit crunch, lenders only have eyes for borrowers with near-perfect credit — and that comes as welcome news to Edward Jamison.
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Experian Launches Business Credit Monitoring System
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Experian(R), a global information services company, today announced the launch of Account Monitoring Service(SM),
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Credit Card Abuse: To Be Continued?
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On March 13, 2008 five credit card consumers were ready to testify at a House Financial Services subcommittee
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Leisure Goods & Services
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Good timing, an often easier-said-than-done investment goal, was the key to Justin Post's top ranking this year among leisure goods and services analysts.
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Specialty Retailers & Services
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Investing in for-profit education companies with strong growth prospects was a smart move for Alexander Paris Jr.,
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New Consumer Advocacy Group Promises to Assist with Credit and Financial Recovery, Rebuilding
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The National Association for Credit Responsibility and Advocacy (NACRA) was founded in 2007 by Luis O. Rodriguez and is headquartered in Coral Springs, Fla.
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Big community banks take hits in credit, housing areas
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Central Florida's largest community banks have taken a financial bruising this year as the real-estate slump and credit crunch have taken a toll.
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts $400 mln senior debt rated 'BBB-' - S&P
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'BBB-' rating to Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.'s
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Post-Subprime Economy Means Subpar Growth as New Normal in U.S.
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A normal U.S. economy is likely to look a lot different, and worse, after the credit crisis is over and financial markets settle down.
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How credit cards boost gas prices
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Card companies take a percentage of sales from stations. As gas prices continue to soar, consumers may have to bear more of the costs.
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Bernanke Requests Power to Pay Interest on Reserves (Update3)
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke asked Congress to give the Fed immediate authority to pay interest on reserves
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Fannie Mae Bows to Pressure on Down Payment Standard (Update1)
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Fannie Mae, backing down from pressure from homeowner and real estate groups, will allow buyers in markets with falling home prices
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Macy’s, Inc. Board Elects Amy Hanson as Senior Vice President for Property Development
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Areas of Responsibility to Include Energy Services, Sustainability, Licensed Operations, Purchasing and Foodservice
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Addition of credit cards to benefit EMS, residents
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Miami County Emergency Medical Services’ move to accept credit cards is a welcome benefit for residents who need or want that flexibility in paying their bills.
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Credit Cards Cost, No Matter What
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I should have known: Call people suckers and they'll take offense.
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Chad Franklin's Legend Suzuki of Kansas City Passes Consumer Credit Compliance Review
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Dealership receives commendation from CSC Credit Services for efforts to protect privacy.
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Imaging Science and Services, Inc. (ISSI) Streamlines Credit Department Workflow with TEAMS Express
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Imaging Science and Services, Inc., will be presenting its sales tax exemption certificate management (ECM) system, TEAMS Express, at the NACM's 112th Credit Congress Exposition.
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TEXT-S&P release on Copano Energy LLC
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today affirmed its 'BB-' corporate credit rating on Copano Energy LLC.
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Standard & Poor's affirms HP's credit ratings
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Standard & Poor's affirms Hewlett-Packard's credit ratings following EDS deal
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Cypress Software Systems Joins the American Financial Services Association
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Cypress Software Systems, LP today announced that it has joined the American Financial Services Association (AFSA),
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S&P raises Hanesbrands credit rating
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has raised its corporate credit rating for apparel company Hanesbrands Inc.
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Navy Federal Credit Union Selects VINtek for Title Management Services
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VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management services for banks, credit unions and other automotive finance lenders
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TEXT-S&P release on SandRidge Energy Inc
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'B-' rating to SandRidge Energy Inc's (B/Positive/--)
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MBIA Shares Rise, Despite Big Loss
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Shares of MBIA(MBI - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) were rising Monday, even after the company posted a $2.4 billion first-quarter loss
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Regulators' moves to stop credit card tricks deserves vocal support
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Consumers should be applauding and pushing rules proposed by the Federal Reserve and other regulators to rein in some
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AgCountry elects directors
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Shareholders of AgCountry Farm Credit Services recently elected its board of directors.
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Farm Credit Reports Strong First Quarter Earnings
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Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, an agricultural lender serving farmers throughout Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee
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Credit-card reform: Proposed regulations on lending practices would benefit consumers
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Many Americans have nobody but themselves to blame for their credit-card misery.
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GARDINER 2 credit unions announce plan to merge
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Riverview Federal Credit Union members recently voted to approve a merger with Gardiner Federal Credit Union.
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Marilyn Bland of North Garland: Dual credit, multiple purposes
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Embracing a new concept or idea is not so easy under the best of circumstances. Doing so when surrounded by troubling situations is much harder.
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Credit union forced to move as Wichita VA campus expands
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A reshuffling of services at the U.S. Veterans Affairs campus in Wichita is pushing the agency's credit union into uncharted waters.
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Online Resources Announces Two Key Internet Banking Wins
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Online Resources Corporation (Nasdaq:ORCC), a leading provider of web-based financial services, today announced that National Penn Bancshares
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Peak 10 expands credit line to pay for growth
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Peak 10 Inc. has amended and expanded its credit facility to $60 million, the company announced.
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NW Farm Credit Services posts strong first quarter
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Despite huge increases in crop and livestock production costs, the future looks bright for agriculture, given the soaring global demand
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S&P cuts Citizens Communications Ratings On Credit Measures
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S&P lowers Citizens Communications Ratings To 'BB' Due To Ongoing Weak Credit Measures
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Peltz's Trian Is Eying Debt Fund, Sources Say
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Activist investor Nelson Peltz's firm is in talks with a group of debt investors at New York-based Trimaran Advisors over some manner of partnership
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Charlotte Metro Credit Union expands services
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Charlotte Metro Credit Union is expanding its services to include business banking.
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TEXT-S&P release on U.S. Auto ABS
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In today's credit market, when consumer delinquencies and losses are rising and most economists are predicting a recession
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AutoInfo, Inc. Announces Increase in Credit Facility With Wachovia Bank
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AutoInfo, Inc. (OTCBB: AUTO), a non-asset based supply chain logistics company, today announced that it has increased its credit facility
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Petrohawk Energy's $500 mln notes rated 'B'; 'B+' rating affirmed - S&P
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it assigned its 'B' rating to Petrohawk Energy Corp.'s proposed issue of $500 million in 7-year unsecured senior notes
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Sector Wrap: Financial services stocks fall
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Financial services stocks fall as Paulson forecasts more bumps in the road for credit markets
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CIT Provides Line of Credit to CHF Industries
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CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading global commercial finance company, today announced that it has provided a $50 million revolving line of credit to CHF Industries
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A tax credit for home buyers?
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Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., has what he hopes will prove to be the cure for the country's ailing housing market -- a $10,000 income tax credit for those who purchase a home.
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Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union extends ATM agreement with PULSE
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Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union has renewed its agreement with the PULSE ATM/debit network, the financial institution said Wednesday.
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CMA Announces MCDX Price Capture and Verification Services
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CMA, the credit information specialist, today announced that QuoteVision, its market leading price discovery service for the OTC credit derivatives market,
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Fidelity National Information Services Announces Processing Relationship with St.George Bank
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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. NYSE: FIS, the worldwide leader in processing and technology solutions for financial institutions
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Ahead of the Bell: Consumer Credit
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Government data due out Wednesday is expected to show that the rate of consumer borrowing edged up in March as Americans
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US Financial-Services Sector Continues Streak Of Losses
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The nation's financial sector isn't out of the woods just yet.
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S&P may cut Freddie Mac credit rating on profit concern
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S&P may cut Freddie Mac credit rating on concern of increased losses, capital needs
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Target trumpets credit card deal, Wall St unsure
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Target Corp on Tuesday likened the credit card deal the discount retailer reached with JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) to devising a dream
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Emergency Medical Services Announces $0.40 Diluted EPS for First Quarter 2008
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Emergency Medical Services Corporation (NYSE:EMS) (EMSC or the Company) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.
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DIY identity-theft protection: A 12-step program
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You don't have to spend $100 to $200 a year to defend yourself from identity theft at the level of protection that a paid service offers.
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InfoSonics Secures New Credit Facility of $45 Million
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InfoSonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IFON), one of the premier providers and distributors of wireless handsets and accessories serving Latin America
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Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire the Network Services Business
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Acquisition of Major Petroleum Industry Payment Processor Expands and Diversifies Heartland’s Market Reach and Capabilities
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H&R Block's 'BBB-' counterparty credit ratings put on positive watch - S&P
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it placed the ratings on H&R Block Inc., including the 'BBB-' long-term counterparty credit rating
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US gets Grameen micro-credit bank
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Grameen Bank, the micro-credit financier initially set up to help the poorest in Bangladesh, has opened its first branch in the United States.
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Customers' delinquent loans burn Harley Davidson
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The slow U.S. economy continues to bite Harley-Davidson Inc.
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Creative Consumer: Using New Tools to Combat Identity Theft
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I've spent the past month infiltrating the Internet underworld to show viewers how identity thieves actually operate.
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Credit Crunch Sends More Consumers To the Sidelines
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As hundreds of companies reported earnings during the past two weeks, their chief executives had a common refrain:
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U.S. aims to rein in 'unfair' credit cards
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Addressing "unfair" and "deceptive" practices in the credit card business, the Federal Reserve on Friday proposed sweeping new rules
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Wells Fargo buys Flatiron insurance premium finance company
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Wells Fargo & Co. has purchased Flatiron Credit Co. Inc. and its operating subsidiaries from TD Banknorth N.A., one of the nation's largest insurance premium finance
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Harley getting burned by loan crash
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The slow U.S. economy continues to bite Harley-Davidson Inc.
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Federal Reserve Backs Proposing Reforms On Credit Card Rules
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Credit card fees, which a lot of consumer groups, have called out as unfair and abusive are in the news again.
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LA police credit crackdown with a changing Skid Row
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Crack users openly suck on glass pipes, gang members deal drugs on sidewalks and streets are speckled with human feces.
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Card Services for Credit Unions (CSCU) to be Featured on Alexander Haig's 21st Century Business
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Multi-Media Productions (USA), Inc. announces that Card Services for Credit Unions (CSCU) will be featured on 21st Century Business, hosted by General Alexander Haig.
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S&P cuts Sprint Nextel credit rating to non-investment grade
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Standard & Poor's Rating Services said Thursday it lowered its corporate credit and senior unsecured ratings on struggling wireless carrier
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Duane Reade raised to 'CCC+' as credit metrics improve - S&P
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Standard & Poor's Rating Services raised the corporate credit rating on New York City-based pharmacy chain Duane Reade Inc.
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American Internet Services Helps Expedite Customer PCI DSS Audits
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AIS is proud to aid their data center customers in their PCI DSS assessment process and to ensure data integrity through proven physical security measures.
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