Bloomberg ViewNomura and RBS Told a Few Mortgage FibsBloomberg ViewThe global financial crisis of 2007-2008 has given rise to vast literatures of history, analysis and personal reminiscence. … As for the loans being bad, Judge Cote concluded that the originators from whom Nomura bought its loans pretty much ignored …and more »
BloombergVimpelCom Quarterly Sales Fall as Russia Loses to ItalyBloombergVimpelCom Ltd.’s first-quarter sales plunged 30 percent as its Russian operations were hampered by a weakening ruble and were overtaken by Italy as the carrier’s biggest market by revenue. Sales declined to $3.52 billion, missing analyst estimates of …and more »
World Bank US$500 Million Facility and Improving Maternal and Child Health in …AllAfrica.comHis work also entailed the consolidation of the National Programme on Immunisation (NPI) into the broader framework of NPHCDA, in line with international best practices. … Nigeria is now at the verge of being declared polio-free by the World Health …
USA TODAY CollegeEverything you need to know before consolidating your student loansUSA TODAY CollegeConsolidating both federal and private loans into a single private loan is an option if you have good credit and a steady income. But Terrence Banks, a credit and student loan counselor at ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions in Richmond, Virginia …
Moody’s upgrades PPL Corp. To Baa2 and LKE to Baa1; outlooks stableMoodys.com (press release) (subscription)PPL’s consolidated CFO Pre-WC to debt has ranged in the 15% to 16% for the past three years and is expected to decline to the 13% to 14% range going forward after the spin. PPL’s retained cash flow (RCF) to debt has been in the 11% to 12% range for the …and more »
Huffington PostAll You Need to Know About Parent PLUS Student LoansHuffington PostAs a federal loan, you have the option of consolidating your loans to make one easy payment. However, since this is your parents’ loan, you cannot consolidate them with any of your own federal student loans like a Stafford or Perkins. Parents can …Your Views: Why can’t college grads refinance student loans?Janesville Gazetteall 34 news articles »
Credit.com News (blog)The Little-Known Lifeline for People Drowning in Credit Card DebtCredit.com News (blog)… Not extend the reduced payment plan availability beyond several months to a year’s time. (You can use this calculator to see how long it will take to pay off your credit card.) … Who respond by providing the direct number to a credit counseling …and more »
DailyFinanceShort on Cash? Ditch the Credit Card and Get a Personal LoanDailyFinanceEarnest brands itself as “low-cost loans for the financially responsible.” A relatively new entrant into the personal loan marketplace, Earnest also examines more than just a credit score. It asks borrowers to link their LinkedIn profiles and financial …
Slate Magazine (blog)The Myth That Middle-Class Students Don’t Get Financial AidSlate Magazine (blog)But every once in a while, you’ll hear someone argue that the middle class is especially out of luck when it comes the cost of higher ed, because they’re stuck saving for school while poor kids get financial aid. Glenn Reynolds makes … But to some …and more »
Poor Communities Lose Billions to Predatory LendersDallasweeklyAlternate Financial Service Providers or AFSPs include payday loans, auto title loans, rent-to-own shops, subprime credit cards, high-interest rate installment loans, check cashing, prepaid reloadable debit cards, and money orders, the report said …and more »