Friday, October 2, 2009

PGMA OKs release of 13th month pay

PGMA OKs release of 13th month pay

Manila  Government workers affected by tropical storm Ondoy can avail themselves of the last half of their 13th month pay starting Thursday of October. The first half of the year-end bonus was released in May.

Budget and Management Secretary Rolando Andaya, Jr. said that employees will only need to inform their respective offices to get their check in advance.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Vice President Noli De Castro recommended the early release of the 13th month pay for government workers during the last Cabinet meeting at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.

De Castro urged private firms to likewise advance the year-end bonus of their employees.

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will also grant an emergency loan of P20,000 for each qualified member.

Likewise, the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) has put up windows in all its branches to process calamity loans for members in calamity-hit areas.

Pag-IBIG said loan processing will take one to three days, which will then be credited to their Land Bank accounts. Pag-IBIG will not ask their members for other requirements except the loan application. (PIA)

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Friday, August 28, 2009

5 dumb car shopping moves

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- If the annual model year change-over - and all the sales that go with it - have you in a car shopping mood, don't be lulled into paying more than you have to. The deep discount you think you're getting may be nothing more than an illusion. Car dealers can make you think you're getting a fantastic deal, and buyers tend to hear what they want. Here's some advice on how to really get the best deal.
Don't: Fall in love with a car

Don't get us wrong here, a new car is a big purchase, so it's important that you really do love your car. If you want to buy a microwave oven just because Consumer Reports recommends it, go ahead. A car, like a home, should make you happy and that's something only you can judge.
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But you wouldn't marry someone after just reading their Facebook profile. You'd at least want to go out a few times, right? So don't decide you've got to have that cute new SUV you just read about in a magazine. Calm down, catch your breath and wait. Wait until you can drive it. Wait until you can drive some competing models and get a sense of whether it's really all that terrific.

And you may want to wait until the price comes down. Dealers often tack on premiums, charging more than full sticker price for brand new models they know will be in high demand from day one. So rushing to be the first one on the block with the hottest new model can cost you thousands of dollars.

And that "first with the hot new thing" thing fades quickly. Then there will just be you and that car. And those car loan payments. Hope you still like it.
Don't: Take that long, long, long, long loan

Super long car loans may seem like a painless way to get a new car with low monthly payments. That's certainly the way the salesman will pitch it to you. But here are two things to remember:

First, the bottom line is that you are just, flat out, paying more money. Whether you're paying it in three years or six years, it's just more money. (And a big part of that "more money" is more interest, so it's not even buying you anything.)

Second, it may be painless now, but it won't be painless if you find yourself trading in that car in a few years. If you haven't paid off a big chunk of your loan by that time, you could end up "upside down" in your current car. That means you owe more money than the car is worth.

The car dealer will be only too happy to help you out with that problem, but that just means adding the money you owe into the loan for that next new car. And guess what? That means another long loan and you're stuck again.
Don't: Negotiate trade-in and purchase at the same time

Buying a car is really a series of transactions. Yet buyers tend to subtract what the dealer is giving them for their trade-in from what they're paying for their new car. Then they say: "Hey, I'm getting a $42,000 car for $35,000!"

Actually, those buyers can't take all the blame since that's how the salesman presents it: as if that $7,000 is a gift, and they're just doing you a favor by taking that old car off your hands.

Remember, they're taking something of real value in exchange for that money. And you have the right to get as much as you can for your old car. Don't allow the dealer to tell you what it's worth.

You also have the right to pay as little as you can for your new car. But there's no way you can negotiate both those things effectively if they're attached because you won't be able to see the numbers clearly.

Negotiate the price of the new car first. Get that number down to something you're comfortable with. Then negotiate your trade in and get that number as high as you can, or if you still feel like it's not enough, take the car elsewhere or sell it yourself.
Don't: Negotiate in person

For some reason, buyers still feel like they need to negotiate the price of a new car in person at the dealership. In the old days, that was the only way to do it. If you called a car dealer on the phone, they wouldn't even discuss pricing.

These days, most dealerships have salespeople, or even entire departments, that specialize in dealing with customers over the phone and by email. The old days of not talking to customers who weren't physically in the store are over because a dealer knows that if he doesn't negotiate a price over the phone, someone else will and he'll just lose the sale.

Negotiating over the phone or via email keeps you in your comfort zone - your home or office - not the dealer's showroom. While you're waiting for an answer on your offer, you're not stuck in an uncomfortable chair with nothing to look at but brochures.

Many dealerships now have Web sites where you can even search the vehicle inventory online and request a quote on a specific vehicle. That way you can be sure the vehicle you're negotiating on really has all the features you want.

When the negotiating's done, ask them to fax you the deal in writing so there will be no surprises when you arrive to get your car.

But we're not recommending you avoid dealerships altogether. Before you get down to numbers, you'll want to test drive the vehicles and get a walkaround from a knowledgeable salesperson. Just be clear when you go in that you'll not be purchasing the vehicle that day. You still have some other research you want to do.
Don't: Take a 'great deal' on the outgoing model year

You may be tempted by a steep discount on an outgoing 2007 model year car, but be careful. Remember that the car will ultimately be worth less at trade in time than a 2008 model year car.

That will be much less of an issue if the 2008 model year version is unchanged from 2007. If the 2008 version is all new or substantially changed, though, watch out. Your car will be seen as "old" the minute the new version hits the roads and will take a steep drop in value.

In that situation, only a huge discount will make up the loss. Or, if you just like the old version better, the extra cost may be worth it to you. As long you're aware of what you're getting into. Top of page
Drive your car to death, save $31,000
Buick ties Lexus for No. 1 in car reliability
GM drops Camry, Accord test drive program

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

RP expects $900 million in program loans this year

MANILA, Philippines - The government expects $900 million worth of program loans for budgetary support to come in by yearend, National Treasurer Roberto Tan said yesterday.

Tan said a $500-million program loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) would come in by September while some $400 million would come in by December.

“The $500-million loan will come in by next month. It will be for budgetary support,” Tan said.

The $400-million loan, meanwhile, will come from the ADB and other multilateral lenders, to be used also for budgetary support.

The government borrows from local and foreign creditors for its budgetary needs.

In the first seven months of the year, the government borrowed less compared to same period in 2008.

Total government borrowings hit P276.23 billion from January to July, lower by P55.56 billion compared to the P331.79 billion the government borrowed a year ago.

Of the total amount, domestic borrowings, which comprised the bulk of government borrowings, amounted to P135.89 billion from January to July, lower than last year’s P285.62 billion.

The government borrows domestically through the issuance of Treasury bills (T-bills) and bonds.

Borrowings from external creditors, on the other hand, more than doubled to P140.34 billion during the seven-month period from only P46.16 billion last year.

Most of the foreign borrowings during the period came from last January’s global bond exchange where the government sold P71.39 billion worth of 10-year securities.

External borrowings comprise of project loans or those with counterpart funding from the government and program loans which pertain to the financial support incorporated in the budget.

Project loans hit P11.57 billion during the seven-month period while program loans hit P21.31 billion.

The government has widened this year’s deficit ceiling to P250 billion or 3.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) from the previous program of P199.2 billion or 2.5 percent of GDP as fiscal authorities expect the global financial turmoil to leave a huge dent on state revenues.

The wider shortfall, along with the need to hike expenditures to spur economic activity, will put more pressure on the government to borrow, officials said.

For 2009, the government has programmed to borrow P451.8 billion from the domestic market and P209.1 billion from external sources.

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

S&P may cut private student loan SLM, Nelnet ratings

NEW YORK, July 23 (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's said on Thursday it may cut the ratings of SLM Corp and Nelnet Inc, citing an increased likelihood the private lenders will no longer be able to originate Federal student loans in the coming year.

The rating agency placed the BBB-minus ratings of both SLM (SLM.N) and Nelnet (NNI.N) on CreditWatch negative. It cited a recent vote by the U.S. House of Representatives Education Committee to pass a bill that would eliminate the origination of federal student loans by private lenders by mid-2010.

The bill must still be passed by the full House and Senate, and be signed off by the President.

S&P said it was also concerned SLM's lackluster performance over the past few quarters would continue to be pressured by increasing provisions for its private education loans.

In this year's second-quarter, charge-offs or the writedown of bad debt at SLM, grew to $355 million from the $202 million posted in the first quarter.

"The deterioration in this portfolio highlights the higher-risk nature of these loans, which could become a much greater part of SLM's overall business model once legislation is passed," said S&P.

SLM said student loan volume increased 53 percent to $3.7 billion in the second quarter. The firm said it set aside $362 million for loan losses, up from the first quarter's $297 million, while charge-offs on managed private education loans more than doubled from the first quarter to $355 million.

Pending the results of its analysis, the rating agency said it may downgrade SLM's ratings by one or more notches over the next few quarters.

The rating agency is also in the process of determining Nelnet's future ability to generate income without being able to originate FFELP loans, and the transition risk involved in the elimination of lending under the program.

Its analysis will include a view of the growth potential of Nelnet's fee income businesses and its income generation ability as a servicer of government-originated student loans.

"We are also considering the nature of the ongoing relationship that the company will have with the government as a servicer, as well as the runoff timeframe of the company's current FFELP portfolio," said S&P.

Both SLM and Nelnet as well as two other companies were awarded a contract by the Department of Education in June to service $550 billion of federal student loans. The contracts should help the lenders offset potential revenue losses if the government adopts the proposed law.

Pending the outcome of its analysis, a ratings downgrade of Nelnet is possible in the next few quarters, said S&P. (Reporting by Nancy Leinfuss; Editing by James Dalgleish)

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

I will go $100

Sunday, July 5, 2009

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You take home ALL HANDOUTS and PRESENTATIONS so you can apply what you have learned on your own. All presentations are STEP-BY-STEP and even a grandmother can follow them. P.S. Bring a large capacity USB Thumb Drive for the BONUSES. (400MB)

Requirement:
Must be able to create a new email account. This is no joke. If you have no experience in creating an account - you might have a hard time following - and I suggest you bring along someone who is- to guide you! This requirement involves being able to surf, click, right click, drag, high-light, copy and paste. If you're chuckling because you know these things already - or you're sad because you don't --know that we will be spending time -during the event in training you in these basics.

Goal:
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Promise:
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Ching

"What I like most in the workshop is the opportunity to market globally whatever you want to sell. I want to earn as well ." Mike

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Email manilaworkshop@gmail.com to get your SLOT reserved!

Venue: GENEX, Farmer's Plaza Mall, Cubao, beside the Cubao MRT
Date: July 24-25,2009, Friday-Sat,
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To avail of this workshop in the US - will cost you P 85,000 - P200,000 - and that's just attendance to a seminar. This workshop is a bargain at P 9750.-!

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Bo Sanchez presents Jomar Hilario

About the Trainor:
Goal: To Make You Truly Rich
Core gift: Teaching and Training
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Core skills: Presentation, Internet Technology, Marketing

Recent Achievement: Filled up a 10,000 seat venue in 30 days via online marketing. Yes, how this is done will also be shared in the Internet Marketing Workshop.

P.S1. Each person most likely knows someone else who is passionate about earning online. Please do not close this email until you've sent this opportunity to that person. He or she will be thanking you -richly - very very soon.

Oh yes the P 20,000 worth of bonuses is included in his package. This contains Ebooks that you can sell or give away to attract your customers, specially if you don't have a product. There are also programs you can use in your business as well as Informational Ebooks about Internet Marketing.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

State's credit union mortgage lending increases significantly in 10 years

Mortgage lending at Washington state’s credit unions in the last 10 years has increased 313 percent, according the National Credit Union Administration.

The state’s credit unions made more than $10.5 billion in mortgage loans during the first quarter of the year, compared with $3.3 billion 10 years earlier.

The past 10 years also have jumps in car loans and savings deposits, reported the Washington Credit Union League.

There are about 2.6 million credit union members in the state.

Do they have track records with people having usa credit?

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Fast Cash Till Your Next Payday

Loans until payday are instant short term financial help designed for people who are in need of urgent cash for temporary requirements. These loans are specially meant for the salaried borrowers. With these loans, the salaried borrowers can easily avail extra cash to cover the additional expenses beyond their monthly budget.

No collateral is required to be pledged to apply for these loans. Plus, no faxing of documents and credit checks are done for the approval. All these aspects of this loan help in getting hold of funds within hours of application. Through this loan you can get access to money when you need it the most. An amount ranging from £100 to £1,500 can be availed through this loan with repayment tenure of one month. Without any restriction you can make use of the money for any purpose.

Loans until payday are available to all the applicants. Even if you may be facing adverse credit problems such as CCJ's, bankruptcy, defaults, and IVA's you can apply for this loan without a second thought. However, there are certain requirements that a borrower is required to meet to apply for this loan. He must be above the age of 18, have an active checking account and earn a monthly fixed income.

You can easily find loans until payday online. To apply for it you will just have to fill in an online application form and submit it to the lenders. Right after the approval, the loan amount will be directly wired to your active checking account.

Cash until payday enable you to bridge the gap between two consecutive paydays. It is an ideal short term financial solution for the borrowers who are in need of urgent cash. So, get online, apply for this loan and shove away your financial woes right away!

I have tried having a collateral loan but would it be ok to get loan where they offer non collateral loans and get their approval?

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