Sentences with phrase «given substantial credit»

Not exact matches

Other counterarguments describe Fiat currency creation and distribution costs, such as printing bills or minting coins or the cost of building a bank or credit union branch, however the latter argument is less impactful given that substantial number of branches that have already closed and are projected to close over the next decade as consumer preferences switch to mobile banking.

As usual, I don't place too much emphasis on this sort of forecast, but to the extent that I make any comments at all about the outlook for 2006, the bottom line is this: 1) we can't rule out modest potential for stock appreciation, which would require the maintenance or expansion of already high price / peak earnings multiples; 2) we also should recognize an uncomfortably large potential for market losses, particularly given that the current bull market has now outlived the median and average bull, yet at higher valuations than most bulls have achieved, a flat yield curve with rising interest rate pressures, an extended period of internal divergence as measured by breadth and other market action, and complacency at best and excessive bullishness at worst, as measured by various sentiment indicators; 3) there is a moderate but still not compelling risk of an oncoming recession, which would become more of a factor if we observe a substantial widening of credit spreads and weakness in the ISM Purchasing Managers Index in the months ahead, and; 4) there remains substantial potential for U.S. dollar weakness coupled with «unexpectedly» persistent inflation pressures, particularly if we do observe economic weakness.

The NAO finds the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made «real and substantial progress» since its last report in 2002, noting that # 6 billion was given out in pension credits to 2.7 million pensioner households last year - a take up rate of about 69 per cent.

Equally, too little credit is given for substantial restructuring of Transport for London and investment in the infrastructure.

This gives a claimed 26 - miles of EV only range and helps you potentially qualify for a substantial tax credit.

A credit card with a $ 0 or very low balance can potentially help to give your credit scores a substantial boost.

We raise clients credit scores by a substantial amount ensuring their financial freedom and giving them ability to get their much needed loans.

So therefore, he adds, understanding how the Credit Rating System works will give millions of Americans a substantial financial and psychological advantage over it, saving Americans billions of dollars a year.

The primary consumer protection problem areas that have given rise to the States» actions include: (1) unsubstantiated claims of consumer savings; (2) deceptive representations about the length of time necessary to complete a debt relief program; (3) misleading or failing to adequately inform consumers that they will be subject to continued collection efforts, including lawsuits, and that their account balances will increase due to extended nonpayment under the program; (4) deceptive disparagement of consumer credit counseling; (5) deceptive disparagement of bankruptcy as an alternative for debtors; (6) lack of screening and analysis to determine suitability of debt relief programs for individual debtors; (7) the collection of substantial up - front fees so the debt relief company gains even if it fails to perform; (8) lack of transparency and information for consumers as to payment of fees, status of accounts, and communications with creditors; (9) significant delays in active negotiation or engagement with creditors, coupled with prohibitions on direct consumer communications with creditors; and (10), in the case of debt settlement companies, basing savings claims (and settlement fees) not on the original account balance, but on the inflated amount due (including late fees and default rates of interest) at the time of settlement.

Given the new NIRP environment, investors may wish to look beyond a traditional 60/40 portfolio to a portfolio holding substantial allocations in non-U.S. equities, alternatives, and credit.

With that in mind there's a good chance that I would use my Chase BA Visa if I was going to make a substantial purchase in a category where no other credit card gives me a bonus.

Another extra credit question: what is a «substantial number» given the population size?

If someone points out a mistake, however, rather than circling the wagons and not giving credit where credit is due, they should admit the mistake and promptly determine whether the mistake has a substantial effect on their results.

It grew from there when we gave a premium credit for attendance at continuing legal education or CLE programs (as they were then called) that provided substantial risk management advice.

With its asset value off almost 9 percent in the first half of the year, the report noted there is «substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, given that the company's liquidity is subject to, among other things, its ability to negotiate extensions of credit facilities.»