How to lower credit card interest rate

The Attorney General says Ohio consumers are getting calls from companies offering to lower their interest rate for a fee, but credit card holders can do it for free.

Low-cost housing projects gear up

VietNamNet Bridge – Over 100 low-income housing projects are planned or under construction, but would-be residents are still waiting on specific guidelines on how to qualify for the more affordable accommodations.

What Would Increased Interest Rates Do to the Economy?

Name: JB Borgo Question: If the Federal Reserve raises interest rates by the end of 2010, what effect would this have on the overall economy? Let’s assume the economy is “recovering” at the rate Ben Bernanke states it is, as of today. People with a 401(k) and other retirement accounts could benefit. Would this be to the detriment of others (e.g., future homebuyers)? If so, would this be a bad …

Because There Are No Bigots…

Just because a majority of the country has deep emotional feelings against the Ground Zero mosque, doesn’t mean their feelings aren’t prejudiced

Pemberton council looks to lower interest rates, save money

PEMBERTON—Council moved to get lower interest rates, weighing the issue of $7.7 million in general obligation bonds at its Sep. 1 meeting. The move was approved 4-0, on first reading, as Council President Sherry L. Scull was absent. The purpose of the proposed bond sale was to retire an issue of 2002 bonds.

Europe still a distant dream for Turkey despite referendum

(BRUSSELS ) – Turkey won pats on the back from Europe and the United States for passing key constitutional reforms, but its bid to join the European Union failed to convince doubters among EU states on Monday.

Europe warns Ireland to stay on top of budget cuts

(BRUSSELS ) – Europe urged Ireland on Monday to act ruthlessly with a “rigorous approach” to tightening public finances amid burgeoning fears of a fresh crisis in its banking sector.

Low interest rates cut into retirees’ nest eggs

“All of our clients are struggling with this. It has never been as bad,” says one financial planner, who works in New York City and Long Island.

Google Apps Marketplace: Good Start, Long Road Ahead

Six months after launching its Google Apps Marketplace, Google is pleased with the project’s progress but acknowledges it has much bigger expectations.

Gay candidates for Congress draw interest, hope

Laure Rondeau, an 82-year-old Catholic, supports Providence Mayor David Cicilline for Congress because he wants to get the troops out of Afghanistan and says Washington is losing sight of what’s happening to regular people.