Marino on Money: March 31

Apr 012010
 

Software options targeting distracted driving
NEW YORK #8212; Cars use lights, bells and buzzers to remind drivers to fasten their seat belts as they start their engines.

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Kentucky Budget Talks Break Down
Budget talks among Kentucky lawmakers have broken down amid differences over a proposal for building new schools while adding to the state’s debt.

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Winners, losers from the 2010 legislative session
Military members get new perks; gun-rights, animal- rights groups see some legislation go their way Priorities of labor unions, gambling interests, ag industry fall short .

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Marino on Money: March 31
Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 03/31/2010 – 4:02pm. READ MORE: Tuesday we talked about your budget and three steps to getting money saved. For some of you, though, you’re not ready for that. You’ve got to play Sherlock Holmes and find money you didn’t know you had.

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Letters to the Editor: March 3, 2010

Mar 062010
 

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. Announces That Hudson City Savings Bank Submits Application To Become A National Bank
Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. , the holding company of Hudson City Savings Bank , announced today that Hudson City submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to convert from a federally chartered stock savings bank to a national bank. Â Hudson City Bancorp will shortly file an application with the Federal Reserve to become a bank holding company. Â Both Hudson City and …

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FEMA drops Sergeant Bluff floodplain
SERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa — A week later, Sergeant Bluff cityadministrator Jim Furneau feels relieved.

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First Foundation Bank Announces Ultra Access Home Loans
IRVINE, CA–(Marketwire – 03/04/10) – First Foundation Bank announced today a preferred provider referral program with San Francisco-based Bay Equity LLC to offer home mortgages through its Ultra Access Home Loan Program. Ultra Access Home Loans are available to First Foundation bank clients to meet financing needs for conforming and jumbo conforming properties, with competitive fixed and …

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Letters to the Editor: March 3, 2010
Letters to the Editor: March 3, 2010

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Credit Profile as of 1 March 2010

Mar 012010
 

Hey all, Just got approved for a Chase Freedom this morning! 1k CL. Got the 30 day message when I apped online. CSR toldme I had been denied when I called in using the backdoor number. I asked her for a recon, she put me on hold for about 2 mins and came back with the YES for 1k!!!. I also got approved for 2k CL Discover More card last week. I think I am pretty set on CC’s for now so long as these cards give steady CLI every 6 months or so. I also canceled my Orchard card this week. I just refuse to pay $40 a year for a measly $400 CLI with a perferct track record with them. But it did it’s job and it was time to bury it. But here is my credit breakdown:

 

Military Star: CL: 6600 Bal: 0 AF:0

Capital One: CL: 1500 Bal: 215 AF: 40

Discover More: CL:2000 Bal: 0 AF: 0

Chase Freedom: CL:1000 Bal: 0 AF:0

 

Tell me what you guys think! Also my EQ score is now a 679, just haven’t updated it in my sig yet. This forum is the best. Don’t know what I would do without it!

 

Sign up for kindergarten March 3-4 in Mendham

Feb 112010
 

Southwest Airlines launches its 3-day fare sale
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. is offering a sale geared toward leisure travelers who want to make short trips this spring.

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‘Money doesn’t last forever”
(Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series focusing on the financial hardships facing many senior citizens.)

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The renovation contract
Lack of a contract is a major source of disputes over renovation work. If you are planning to hire a contractor to renovate or repair your home, it is essential to have a detailed written agreement. Even the smallest job should be put in writing.

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Sign up for kindergarten March 3-4 in Mendham
MENDHAM – Kindergarten registrations for the 2010-11 school year at Hilltop School, 12 Hilltop Road, are scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m., Wednesday and Thursday, March 3-4.

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March 20 2008 day 161 – The insurance blues are back

Jan 182010
 

insurance

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“Big Insurance, Sick of it” march

Jan 182010
 

insurance

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