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Dominion Finance directors due in court

September 27, 2008 By

Dominion Finance directors due in court
The directors of the failed Dominion Finance Group and sister company North South Finance could be committed to stand trial as early as next month, if the court determines there is a case to answer.Vance Arkinstall, Rick Bettle,…
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Finance Ministry offers mln to help mudslide victims in NW China
China’ s Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced Sunday that it had allocated 500 million yuan (73 million U.S. dollars) in emergency aid to fund rescue efforts following devastating mudslides in northwest China.
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Japan finance minister warns again on yen strength
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda said Monday he is watching the foreign-exchange market as the U.S. dollar is marking multi-month lows against Japan’s currency, according to reports. “Excessive, disorderly foreign exchange moves would have adverse effects on the stability of the economy,” Noda was quoted as saying by Reuters, with a Dow Jones Newswires …
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PB Visa Gold Credit Card

September 23, 2008 By

Credit cards
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Finance?????

September 23, 2008 By

Question by Finance F: Finance?????
The “Rule of 72” suggests that an amount will double in 12 years at a 6 percent compound annual rate or double in 6 years at a 12 percent annual rate. Is this a useful rule, and is it an accurate one?

Best answer:

Answer by mule
Have you always wanted to be able to do compound interest problems in your head? Probably not, but it’s a very useful skill to have because it gives you a lightning fast benchmark to determine how good (or not so good) a potential investment is likely to be.

The rule says that to find the number of years required to double your money at a given interest rate, you just divide the interest rate into 72. For example, if you want to know how long it will take to double your money at eight percent interest, divide 8 into 72 and get 9 years.

Yes, it is a useful tool and is reasonably accurate.

What do you think? Answer below!

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Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Standard Edition

September 19, 2008 By

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Standard Edition

The best-selling Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (FCF) is written with one strongly held principle– that corporate finance should be developed and taught in terms of a few integrated, powerful ideas. As such, there are three basic themes that are the central focus of the book: 1) An emphasis on intuition—underlying ideas are discussed in general terms and then by way of examples that illustrate in more concrete terms how a financial manager might proceed in a given situation. 2) A unified valuation approach—net present value (NPV) is treated as the basic concept underlying corporate finance. Every subject covered is firmly rooted in valuation, and care is taken to explain how particular decisions have valuation effects. 3) A managerial focus—the authors emphasize the role of the financial manager as decision maker, and they stress the need for managerial input and judgment.

The Ninth Edition continues the tradition of excellence that has earned Fundamentals of Corporate Finance its status as market leader. Every chapter has been updated to provide the most current examples that reflect corporate finance in today’s world. The supplements package has been updated and improved, and with the new Excel Master online tool, student and instructor support has never been stronger.

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September 19, 2008 By

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Personal Finance For Dummies

September 16, 2008 By

Personal Finance For Dummies

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The bestselling Personal Finance For Dummies has helped countless readers budget their funds successfully, rein in debt, and build a strong foundation for the future. Now, renowned financial counselor Eric Tyson combines his time-tested financial advice along with updates to his strategies that reflect changing market conditions, giving you a better-than-ever guide to taking an honest look at your current financial health and setting realistic goals for the future.

Inside, you’ll find techniques for tracking expenditures, reducing spending, and getting out from under the burden of high-interest debt. Tyson explains the basics of investing in plain English, as well as risks, returns, investment options, and popular investment strategies. He also covers ways to save for college and special events, tame your taxes, and financially survive the twists and turns that life delivers.

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There’s no need to stress over an uncertain economy-just read Personal Finance For Dummies and protect your financial future!Personal Finance for Dummies offers sound and practical advice for those who want to get control over their personal financial lives. Author Eric Tyson points out the most common mistakes that we all make in our approach to money and prescribes ways to save and invest for a secure future. Using worksheets, the book helps you to measure your own financial health by looking at factors such as how much debt you carry, your savings rate, as well as investment and insurance checkups. The book looks at how you should invest your retirement account, approach taxes, and provides a good overview on how to buy real estate.

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Can a finance company have my tax return garnished or taken away?

September 15, 2008 By

Question by jay27: Can a finance company have my tax return garnished or taken away?
10 years ago I defaulted on a car loan, and still owe the finance company $ 7000, which I’m planning on paying now. Can the finance company take my tax return, or only if I owe FEDERAL AGENCIES?
The case went to court, and I was in another state at the time, so judgment was awarded to the finance company.

Best answer:

Answer by angela
no only if you like back child support back taxes or student loans

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