As card issuers sweeten rewards programs — many of which offer substantial amounts of cash back in exchange for everyday purchases, such as gas and groceries — consumers are increasingly turning to credit to pay for everyday expenses. (creditcards.com)
Since fire sales are relatively rare, the fund generally sits between 40 - 60 % in cash though he's been willing to invest substantial amounts of that cash in a relatively short period. (mutualfundobserver.com)
By concealing the true purchase price from the banks, Alizadeh received substantial amounts of cash, sometimes millions of dollars, at the close of escrow and avoided making the full down payment or, in some instances, any down payment. (mortgagefraudblog.com)