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Lending Club to Hold Investor Webcast
Lending Club, a California-based peer to peer lending company, will be holding an “investor forum” web-cast on Thursday, November 18th at 4:00 PM PT. Lending Club Executive Sam Kasle announced the web-cast on Lending Club’s blog,... More of this article »
Comparing an IVA and Bankruptcy
Filing bankruptcy in the United States is a means for those that are over their head and debt to get a financial restart. The impression that many have is that those that file bankruptcy end up not paying any of their debt and walk... More of this article »
Debt Management Tips in a Post Recession World
If you’ve found yourself in a situation where you have a lot of consumer debt such as car loans, home equity loans or credit card debt, you’re not alone. As the unemployment rate has risen consumers have becoming increasingly concerned... More of this article »
Peer to Peer Lending Company Lending Club Offers Notes in North Carolina
Peer-to-peer lending company Lending Club has met regulatory requirements in the state of North Carolina and is now issuing loans to borrowers in the state. The California-based lender said in a statement that North Carolina borrowers... More of this article »
Peer-to-Peer Lending Site Prosper.com Hits 1 Million Member Mark
Prosper.com, a company which operates a peer to peer lending marketplace, announced on Monday that it now has more than 1 million users on its website. The company allows members on its website to lend money to one another in a process... More of this article »
PerkStreet Financial Review: Get Up to 5% Cash Back on Debit Card Purchases
Credit cards that offer great rewards programs will soon disappear as a result of the recent implementation of the Credit CARD Act and an anti-trust suit against Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Banks are now tacking on annual... More of this article »
PerkStreet Financial Offering 5% Cash Back During Holiday Season
PerkStreet Financial, a company known for offering a debit card with 2% cash back, has begun offering 5% cash back to its account holders for some purchases during the Christmas season. Account holders can now get 5% cash back when... More of this article »
How to Get One Free Audiobook from Audible.com’s “Audiblepodcast.com/Imprint” Deal.
If you have any interest in reading, you might want to consider listening to audio books from Audible.com. The service allows you to read with your ears at times when it’s not feasible to pick-up a book. You can get started on your... More of this article »
Get One Free Audiobook from Audible.com’s “Audiblepodcast.com/Freak” Deal.
If you’ve ever considered delving into the world of audiobooks, you can start listening at no-cost by downloading a free audiobook from Audible.com with the company’s “AudiblePodcast.com/Freak” deal in which listeners can get... More of this article »
Get a Free Audiobook with the “Audible.com/BB” Deal
Most people know that you can listen to audiobooks on your iPod, but you can also listen to audiobooks on your Blackberry. Because of a partnership between Research in Motion and Audible.com, you can get a free audiobook using the... More of this article »
Ford (NYSE: F) May Cut Product Line to 20 Models
Ford (NYSE: F) CEO Alan Mulally recently said that his company may reduce its total vehicle line-up to as few as 20 different models. When being asked about the Dearborn, MI-based company’s future line-up of models while addressing... More of this article »
Ford (NYSE: F) Extends Sync API to Additional Developers
Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) is releasing its software development kit for its Sync technology to a number of additional companies. To date, two internet radio providers, Pandora and Stitcher, as well as Twitter-application OpenBeak have... More of this article »
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) Sees 27% Sales Increase in Africa and Asia
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) announced on Monday that it saw a 27% increase in sales in the Asia-Pacific and African regions during the month of September as a result of strong sales in China and India and strong demand for its new Ford... More of this article »
Lending Club Issues $12 Million in Loans During September
Lending Company, a firm which operates a peer to peer lending marketplace, set another record in the amount of loans which were setup during the month of September, arranging more than $12 million worth of loans between borrowers and... More of this article »
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) to Cut 175 Lincoln Dealerships
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) announced that it would be dropping about 175 Lincoln dealerships primarily in Urban markets as part of an effort to overhaul its brand with a new look and high-end stores. Executives of the Dearborn, MI-based... More of this article »
Audible.com Android: Get a Free Audio Book for your Android Device
Audible.com is currently offering a free audio book to Android users using the Audible.com Android deal. If you’re the owner of an Android-powered smartphone, you can get a free audio book with a 14-day free trial to Audible.com. Audible... More of this article »
Audible.com iPhone: Get a Free Audio Book for your iOS Device
Audible.com is currently offering a free audio book to iPhone users using the Audible.com iPhone deal. If you’re an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad user, you can get a free audio book with a 14-day free trial to Audible.com. Audible has... More of this article »
Taxpayers Will Profit from Citigroup Investment, Treasury Says (NYSE: C)
The U.S. Department of Treasury said on Thursday that it plans to make a profit for taxpayers by selling it shares of Citigroup, as it offloaded a 5% stake in the company netting taxpayers more than $1 billion in profit. The government... More of this article »
Understanding the Lending Club PRIME Account
Lending Club.com, a peer to peer lending company, has made a name for itself in the financial by allowing members on its site to issue loans to one another, creating what some are calling an entirely new class of investment. Some investors... More of this article »
Lending Club Hires Joseph Toms as Head of Investing
Lending Club, a company which operates a peer to peer lending marketplace, has hired Joseph Toms as a new managing director of Lending Club’s investment operations. “We continue to grow the Lending Club team, adding key people... More of this article »
Lending Club Offers IRA Option
Lending Club, a company which offers a peer to peer lending marketplace, has recently begun offering an IRA option to customers that wish to invest some of their retirement funds into peer to peer loans. California-based Lending Club... More of this article »
InvestInMyEducation.com Joins Peer to Peer Lending Market
InvestInMyEducation.com has joined the ranks of Lending Club, Prosper.com, People Capital and Green Note in the business of offering student loans via a peer to peer lending market. The company said in a statement that, “InvestInMyEducation.com... More of this article »
Ford May Reduce Product Line-Up to 20 Models (NYSE: F)
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) CEO Alan Mulally said on Monday that his company may reduce its line-up to as few as 20 models. When being asked about the Dearborn, MI-based company’s future line-up of models while addressing the Confederation... More of this article »