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Strategies for Car Shopping in a Time of Tighter Credit (New York Times) Finance companies have cut back on loans and become stingier with leases. But for consumers, the credit crunch may have a silver lining. us.rd.yahoo.com
Credit market freeze may claim local governments as victims (Los Angeles Times) States, cities and other entities that issued variable-rate municipal bonds are facing interest-rate shocks akin to those that hammered homeowners with adjustable-rate loans. The worldwide credit market freeze may be claiming a new set of victims: states, cities and other government entities that issued variable-rate bonds and are now facing interest-rate shocks akin to those that hammered ... us.rd.yahoo.com
M&A in a Crazy, Credit-Starved World (New York Times) The continuing credit crisis and economic downturn will likely change the way that mergers and acquisitions are done, at least for a while. In particular, in a world where credit is scarce, stock — as opposed to cash — is likely to be the deal consideration of choice. us.rd.yahoo.com
Cooper Industries cuts earnings outlook citing credit crisis (Market Watch) Electrical parts maker Cooper Industries Ltd. adds its voice to a growing chorus of manufacturers warning that tight credit markets and economic uncertainties are taking a toll on near-term earnings. us.rd.yahoo.com
Sugar Falls in New York Amid Credit Crunch, Crude-Oil Decline (Bloomberg) Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Sugar fell in New York, declining for the third week in a row, as the credit crisis stifles purchases by refiners and the plunging price of crude oil erodes the appeal of ethanol made from cane. us.rd.yahoo.com
Sugar Falls in New York Amid Credit Crunch, Crude-Oil Decline (Bloomberg) Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Sugar fell in New York, heading for a third straight weekly loss, as the credit crisis stifles purchases by refiners and the plunging price of crude oil erodes the appeal of ethanol made from cane. us.rd.yahoo.com
Long-term credit crunch not improving (The News Journal) Just when investors thought the credit crunch was behind them, it's starting to torture them all over again. us.rd.yahoo.com
Man accused of using stolen credit cards (The News Journal) A 42-year-old Middletown man was arrested after police said they linked him to several purchases made with stolen credit cards. us.rd.yahoo.com
Taxing Times: Sometimes a tax credit isn't enough to spur taxpayer behavior (Market Watch) For lawmakers, tax policy is often a means to an end. Want low-income people to save? Try the retirement savers tax credit. Want homeowners and drivers to consider the environment? Try tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements and hybrid cars. us.rd.yahoo.com
Call Kurtis: Credit Score Game Champion (CBS 13 Sacramento) Call Kurtis showed you just about anyone can raise their credit score in just weeks. Tonight Kurtis Ming is here to tell us how one woman raised her score 119-points in four months. We can all learn from her. us.rd.yahoo.com
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