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Feb 04, 2012 03:29PM

Two Arrested in $422000 Theft from Lakeland Insurance Company - The Ledger

ABC Action News

Two Arrested in $422000 Theft from Lakeland Insurance Company The Ledger LAKELAND | Two family members of a former partner in a Lakeland insurance agency were arrested Friday night on charges related to theft of $422000 from the company, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced today. Cynthia Applewhite, 32, of 3404 ... Women charged with defrauding insurance company of $422KTbo.com Pair arrested for stealing from family businessMyFox Tampa Bay Women accused of stealing $422K from family insurance businessABC Action News WKMG Orlando all 7 news articles »

Feb 04, 2012 05:22PM

Sarah Burke lacked insurance coverage from sponsor at time of fatal injury - Toronto Star

Sarah Burke lacked insurance coverage from sponsor at time of fatal injury Toronto Star Star staff Sarah Burke did not have insurance in place from her sponsor when she was fatally injured in Park City Utah during a training run, according to a report from msnbc.com. ?Sponsors in general do not provide insurance for the athletes, ... and more »

Feb 04, 2012 03:06AM

Insurance may be a dry subject, but its TV ads aren't - DesMoinesRegister.com

Insurance may be a dry subject, but its TV ads aren't DesMoinesRegister.com In one from 1980 that's posted on YouTube, a narrator informs a cheery couple poised to buy a car that Allstate offers a discount for insurance on certain vehicles. ?Different rates for different cars,? the narrator says. ?You're in good hands with ... Car Insurance Concepts Upgrades Technical Capabilities for InteractionMiddle East North Africa Financial Network all 4 news articles »

Feb 04, 2012 04:48PM

NICL scam: CBI files charges against Reliance Industries Limited, 4 retired ... - Times of India

NICL scam: CBI files charges against Reliance Industries Limited, 4 retired ... Times of India The probe also revealed that a majority of subscribers under the default insurance cover for telecom services policy could not be located due of inaccurate addresses. NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet in a ... Insurance scam: 5 NICL officials under CBI scannerZee News all 3 news articles »

Feb 04, 2012 05:12PM

Insurance to cost more in areas hit by natural disasters - AsiaOne

AsiaOne

Insurance to cost more in areas hit by natural disasters AsiaOne By Jasmine Ng SINGAPORE - Commercial insurance rates in Asia are expected to climb in regions affected by natural disasters following record insurance losses last year. According to global insurance broker and risk adviser Marsh, Thailand alone is ... and more »

Feb 04, 2012 04:38PM

Euro zone loses patience with Greece (Reuters)

Reuters - Euro zone finance ministers told Greece on Saturday it could not go ahead with an agreed deal to restructure privately-held debt until it guaranteed it would implement reforms needed to secure a second financing package from the euro zone and the IMF.

Feb 04, 2012 03:58PM

Eurogroup's Juncker warns of possible Greece default (Reuters)

Reuters - The possibility of a sovereign default by Greece cannot be ruled out, Jean-Claude Juncker, head of the Eurogroup of finance ministers from the single currency zone, said in a German magazine on Saturday.

Feb 04, 2012 05:56PM

Clock ticks on Greece's bailout deadline (Reuters)

Reuters - Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos faces a critical task of convincing international lenders and political party leaders on Sunday to agree to the stringent terms of a 130 billion euro ($171 billion) rescue plan to stave off looming default.

Feb 04, 2012 07:16PM

Micron appoints Durcan CEO after Appleton's death (Reuters)

Reuters - Memory chipmaker Micron Technology's board appointed company veteran Mark Durcan as chief executive a day after longtime Chairman and CEO Steve Appleton was killed in a plane crash.

Feb 04, 2012 05:19AM

Hungary seeks 15-20 billion euro IMF/EU credit line: official (Reuters)

Reuters - Hungary is seeking an international credit line of 15 to 20 billion ($20 to $26.3 billion) euros, the secretary of state heading the prime minister's office, Mihaly Varga, was quoted on Saturday as saying.

Feb 04, 2012 07:46PM

Romney takes early lead in Nevada - USA TODAY

USA TODAY

Romney takes early lead in Nevada USA TODAY By William M. Welch, USA TODAY LAS VEGAS ? Mitt Romney, back in the frontrunner's seat, took a lead in partial results from Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses Saturday. By Emmanuel Dunand, AFP/Getty Images Mitt Romney stands on his campaign ... Romney takes early lead in Nevada caucusesFox News Mitt Romney poised for victory in Nevada caucusesWashington Post Early Nevada Results Show Romney AheadBloomberg The Associated Press -Los Angeles Times -Reuters all 4,333 news articles »

Feb 04, 2012 12:57PM

A Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded - New York Times

New York Times

A Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded New York Times YEARS before the housing bust ? before all those home loans turned sour and millions of Americans faced foreclosure ? a wealthy businessman in Florida set out to blow the whistle on the mortgage game. His name is Nye Lavalle, and he first came to ... Gingrich Ties to Fannie, Freddie Said to Extend to Speaker DaysBusinessWeek Fannie Mae's Fire SaleBarron's Gingrich's deep ties to Fannie Mae, Freddie MacWND.com Credit Union Times -Sun-Sentinel all 26 news articles »

Feb 04, 2012 06:39PM

Greek official says debt talks 'satisfactory,' delayed by labor reforms - Washington Post

Globe and Mail

Greek official says debt talks 'satisfactory,' delayed by labor reforms Washington Post ATHENS, Greece ? A senior Greek official says debt talks needed to avoid bankruptcy in March have reached ?a satisfactory level of agreement? but are being held up by a disagreement over labor reforms. The official, with close knowledge of the ... Greek debt talks slowed on labor dealBoston.com Greek Talks at a Delicate Point, Official SaysNew York Times Greek Labor Issues Main Obstacle in Troika Talks, Official SaysBusinessWeek Bloomberg -Hindustan Times all 1,847 news articles »

Feb 04, 2012 07:27PM

Jobless rate drops to 8.3% - Nashua Telegraph

Chicago Tribune

Jobless rate drops to 8.3% Nashua Telegraph By KEVIN G. HALL WASHINGTON ? Friday's surprisingly strong January jobs report prompted hope that the economy's recovery is finally kicking into high gear. ?It feels like businesses are finally looking to expand their operations, which means more ... Jobs Report A Pleasant Surprise As US Payrolls Add 243K WorkersForbes U.S. Employment Situation Report for January (Text)Bloomberg Burst of jobs helps lower unemployment rateLos Angeles Times Wall Street Journal -TheStreet.com -Barron's all 159 news articles »

Feb 04, 2012 03:08PM

The Week's Top Stock Gainers - Motley Fool

USA TODAY

The Week's Top Stock Gainers Motley Fool By Matt Koppenheffer | More Articles It was a good week to be a bull. US markets stayed positive through most of the week as investors cheered progress on addressing the debt crisis in Europe and strong economic reports in the United States. Dow Logs Highest Close Since May 2008CNBC.com Dow at Highest Since May 2008Wall Street Journal 3-Year High for the Dow as Wall St. Cheers DataNew York Times Washington Post all 1,210 news articles »

David John Marotta on Feb 04, 2012 06:48PM

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Gene Marcial on Feb 04, 2012 07:46AM

GE Catches Renewed Investor Attention As U.S. Economy Picks Up More Steam

Almost suddenly, General Electric (GE) has caught renewed investor attention as the latest stream of fresh government data emitted signals that the economy is finally turning the corner towards a strong recovery.

Robert W. Wood on Feb 04, 2012 04:34AM

With Indictments, IRS Will Get More Data From Swiss

The indictment of the Wegelin, the oldest Swiss private bank, moves the global banking transparency battle from bows and arrows to nuclear weapons. Do Swiss bankers' nerves fray after Wegelin indictment? Yes, no question.

Ashlea Ebeling on Feb 03, 2012 07:19PM

When A Housemate Is A Dependent (And A Tax Break)

Could Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) snag a tax break for supporting her slacker boyfriend who?s moved in with her on NBC?s 30 Rock? Maybe. If your boyfriend, grandma or unemployed brother is crashing on your pull-out couch, you might be able to claim them as a dependent on your federal income tax return. Yes, it?s not just children, or even relatives, that can count as dependents, but unrelated friends whom you support and who live with you. The idea is these folks aren?t filing tax returns and taking a personal exemption for themselves. So you add them to your return as a dependent, taking a dependent exemption, and share the wealth.

Troy Onink on Feb 03, 2012 03:50PM

NY Times Is Wrong About Maximizing College Aid Chances

Today's article on the New York Times website, "Expert Advice on the Best Ways to Secure Financial Aid,"  is a glaring example of more bad college advice. To say that parents should, "Embrace the fact that there is no 'secret,' no magic way to increase your aid chances," is misleading at best.