Thursday, 20 August 2009

The DebtBuster Corporation Announced as Finalist for Small Business of the Year

LAS VEGAS - August 19, 2009 - The DebtBuster Corporation (DebtBusters), the nations most trusted debt settlement firm, announced today that it has been recognized as one of three finalists in the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year competition. Small Business of the Year, awarded as part of the LVCC Annual Biz-E's honors a for-profit venture with 50 or fewer employees, demonstrates commitment to community stewardship and is active in the business community of Southern Nevada. The final event, and announcement of the winner will take place at The Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV the afternoon of September 17th, 2009.

David Fishman, the owner of The DebtBuster Corporation, gladly accepts the recognition as a finalist on behalf of his employees. "This is a great honor", said Mr. Fishman who is also known as Dr. Debt, "we really couldn't have done this without our great staff and our dedication to excellent customer service. Our goal is to assist everyone that needs help with credit card debt, regardless of whether or not they become our client". Mr. Fishman went on to say that people who need debt relief, don't generally ask for it until it's too late. "Bankruptcy alternatives are available for most people", said Mr. Fishman, "if you know where to look".

DebtBusters also received a letter from The Honorable Lorraine Hunt-Bono, one of the Nevada Commissioners, offering them congratulations on the achievement. "As a positive influence in our business community", remarked Commissioner Hunt-Bono in her letter, "you are to be commended for your accomplishments".

For more information about the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce 2009 BIZ E Awards, visit http://www.lvchamber.com/biz-e

About The DebtBuster Corporation
Formed in 1998 as subsidiary of the 20 year old commercial debt settlement firm, Arbitronix INC, The DebtBuster Corporation was created to assist consumers by negotiating their unsecured debt directly with creditors, often saving consumers thousands of dollars in the process. Accredited by the Better Business Bureau in 2002, DebtBusters is one of the few debt settlement firms in the country which has achieved an A+ BBB rating. Their dedication to customer service is unparalleled and their motto, "No Obligations. Only Answers.", shows their willingness to help anyone who calls the Dr. Debt national helpline at 1-800-464-DEBT, regardless of whether or not the caller becomes a DebtBusters Client.

For more information about DebtBusters and its services, visit www.debtbusters.com

Contact Details: Scott Chatley | VP, Marketing
702-259-2700 ext 404 | Email: scott.chatley@debtbusters.com
www.debtbusters.com

Tuesday, 18 August 2009

chronicfatiguesyndromehelp.info promotes new methods in helping CFS

With the proliferation of health websites promoting many different methods for helping sufferer’s chronicfatiguesyndromehelp.info tries to approach this differently by looking at the problem from a patient’s perspective with different ideas that are going around as to what are the most effective methods to manage the illness.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is affecting more and more people each year and the cause of the illnesses are associated with high stress levels for prolonged periods.

Browsing the net looking for information on CFS and ME you will find a new website that has proved helpful. I have gained some valuable knowledge on the condition of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome looking at this site called ‘’Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Help’’ and many who have this condition have been able to implement some of the ideas that it promotes.

A spokes person from Chronicfatiguesyndromehelp says that “As CFS is on the increase there is an increasing need for awareness of the illness and information for sufferers”.

Chronicfatiguesyndromehelp.info can help ones to manage their condition and maybe prevent it from worsening. Sufferers of CFS and ME would be wise to go on to the site and have a look.

Saturday, 15 August 2009

LloydsTSBCompare.com encourage householders to tackle their bills

Press Release Summary: LloydsTSBCompare.com raise public awareness of the need to tackle household bills ready for the New Year, following research showing 40%of Brits don't know how they will cover their bills if prices continue to increase

Press Release Body: Skyrocketing energy costs have been a prime concern for many Brits in 2008 but switching suppliers could save a typical household up to £454 - that's £7,384 million across the entire country*.

To help raise awareness, LloydsTSBCompare.com declared December 30th to be 'tackle your bills day' to encourage people to assess their household bills and save money in 2009.

According to research by LloydsTSBCompare.com**, 80 per cent of people have seen a rise in their energy bills this year. Over one in four (27 per cent) of UK households saw their energy bills rise by more than £40 per month and 30 per cent think they could rise by a further £40 per month this winter.

Despite the pressure from rising bills, one in three (36 per cent) households has never switched energy providers and one in four believes shopping around will not make any difference. But those who have used comparison sites to switch providers have, in recent months, benefited from average annual savings of £284.

By using a comparison site such as LloydsTSBCompare.com customers can compare gas and electricity, telephone and broadband providers, as well as travel and car insurance. The site also has supermarket and petrol price checkers, helping customers to secure the best deals in and around their local area.

Steve Grainger, LloydsTSBCompare.com, said: "A concerning 40 per cent of Brits said they don't know how they will cover their bills if prices continue to increase. December 30 was the perfect day for us all to concentrate on getting on top of our finances for the New Year. LloydsTSBCompare.com gives customers all the tools they need to cut their household bills and save money."

Stealing the crown from TescoCompare, LloydsTSBCompare.com was recently named 'Britain's best car insurance comparison site' by Defaqto, the independent product research company.

The 'tackle your bills day' declaration comes at a time when many UK households are feeling the pinch and LloydsTSBCompare.com hope it will encourage homeowners to push sorting out their personal finances higher up the list of new year’s resolution for 2009.


About LloydsTSBCompare.com:
LloydsTSBCompare.com has been developed by Lloyds TSB Insurance Services Limited to offer our customers a choice of independent impartial quotes from a wide panel of insurance providers and energy suppliers. Comparison features include price, policy benefits, plan features and customer service rating, so consumers can make sure they get the policy that best meets their individual needs.

LloydsTSBCompare.com is a trading style of Lloyds TSB Insurance Services Limited registered in England and Wales under company number 968406, with registered offices at 25 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HN.

LloydsTSBCompare.com is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (Registration number: 310738).

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Notes to editors:
* Energyhelpline.com
** Tickbox.net surveyed 1500 homeowners in September 2008

Web Site: http://www.mediacentre.lloydstsb.com/

L&C Mortgages’ LifePROMPT service helps unlock £30 million per annum

Press Release Summary: L&C Mortgages, the leading fee-free broker, calculates that those smokers who have quit with the help of the NHS Stop Smoking Service, could save over £30 million a year by reviewing their life assurance arrangements.

Press Release Body: New non-smokers should seek out the cheaper premiums on offer to bolster the substantial cut in expenditure on cigarettes themselves.

However many may need to wait before reaping the benefits, as life assurance companies only offer cheaper premiums to those who have not smoked or used tobacco/nicotine replacement products for more than 12 months.

LifePROMPT is a new service from L&C for those that have kicked the habit but will not qualify for cheaper protection for a few months. L&C offers free whole of market advice on protection but for those not yet classed as a non-smoker, LifePROMPT offers the ability to diarise an email or text reminder for a review at the appropriate time.

Richard Morea, technical manager at L&C Mortgages says, “Life assurance is essential for many of us and in today’s economic climate getting the best premium becomes even more important.”

You can register for LifePROMPT online at www.lcplc.co.uk or by calling 0800 373300.

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Savings calculated using the most recent NHS figures (2007-08) on the number of smokers who had successfully quit when followed up post quit date (350,800).

Savings for target age groups based on a level term assurance policy for £150,000, over a 20 year term for sample ages 25 and 40, and a 10 year term for sample age of 50.

Age group: 18-34
Sample age: 25
Monthly saving: £2.71*
Number of quitters: 90,214
Annual saving: £2,933,759

Age group: 35-44
Sample age: 40
Monthly saving: £13.28*
Number of quitters: 85,640
Annual saving: £13,647,590

Age group: 45-59
Sample age: 50
Monthly saving: £29.07*
Number of quitters: 98,520
Annual saving: £34,367,716

*An average of the savings made by both genders, on the cheapest guaranteed premium for a non-smoker, compared to that for a smoker.

If 75% have a need for life assurance the savings per annum would be £38,211,798.

London & Country Mortgages Ltd is the country’s leading whole of market no-fee mortgage broker and submitted over £4bn of mortgages to over 70 lenders in 2008.

Press Enquiries

David Hollingworth, Head of Communications 01225 341211 / 07710 634044
Richard Morea, Technical Manager 01225 341312 / 07970 885168

Web Site: http://lcplc.co.uk

M&S Money Launches New Cash ISA Options

Press Release Summary: M&S Money announces the launch of new Advantage Cash ISA option

Press Release Body: M&S Money has announced the launch of a new Cash ISA option, called Advantage Cash ISA, with a competitive variable rate of 3.10% AER/tax-free*. The rate includes a 1% bonus until 21st April 2010**.

For savers looking for a guaranteed return within an ISA, M&S Money is also offering a new Fixed Rate Savings option, with interest rates over 1, 2 and 3 years up to 2.75% AER/tax-free. This is a strictly limited offer and is available both inside and outside an ISA.

The launch of the new Cash ISA options comes as research from M&S Money reveals that despite the difficult economic environment, people are still planning to put their money into savings. In return, they want a safe home for their money, a good return and some certainty about interest rates.

Even if the base rate falls below 1.5%, almost threequarters (73%) of people surveyed said they would continue to save, and a further 11% plan to start saving. Only 6% said that a low interest rate would stop them saving.

When asked what was most important when putting their money into savings, a third (34%) said it was having a provider they could trust. Access to their savings came second (22%), followed by interest rate (20%) and rates that are guaranteed or fixed (15%).

With falling interest rates, getting a tax-free return is more important than ever. Overall, 81% of those surveyed said that this would be a priority in 2009.

Andy Ripley, deputy Chief Executive of M&S Money, commented; "We encourage people to make the most of tax-free savings, especially the 42% of those we surveyed who don't use their Cash ISA allowance. With the new Advantage Cash ISA option, and a choice of fixed rates, savers can go for a variable rate with bonus, or a guaranteed return, or split their annual Cash ISA allowance of £3,600 between the two.

"As well as earning a good return, people want a safe home for their money. We can reassure our customers that all cash savings with M&S Money are protected under the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme, so the first £50,000 per customer of any cash savings are 100% guaranteed".

About M&S Money
M&S Money (the trading name of Marks & Spencer Financial Services plc) was founded in 1985 as the financial services division of Marks and Spencer Group plc. The company is now a top-ten credit card provider and the second-largest travel money retailer in the UK. M&S Money also offers a range of insurance products including car insurance and pet insurance, loans, savings and investments.

Notes to Editors
Minimum deposit £100 lump sum, or £25 by monthly direct debit, up to Cash ISA allowance of £3,600 per tax year, transfers from other ISA providers allowed.

*AER is the Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the rate of interest would be if interest is paid and compounded once a year. Tax-free means the rate of interest where interest is exempt from income tax. Rate correct as at Thursday 22nd January 2009 and subject to variation. Interest added annually. Customers will be unable to switch any balance held in M&S Tracker Cash ISA option to the new Advantage Cash ISA option.

**The Advantage Cash ISA interest rate includes a 1% bonus until 21st April 2010, after which the rate will revert to 2.10% AER/tax-free variable.

Research carried out on behalf of M&S Money by YouGov 9th – 11th January 2009, among 2,120 people aged 18 and over.

Web Site: http://www6.marksandspencer.com/

Parsa Law Group - Massive Expansion in Services

Press Release Summary: TO MEET THE MASSIVE DEMAND FOR LOAN MODIFICATION SERVICES, THE PARSA LAW GROUP RAMPS UP As the foreclosure crisis in reaches epic proportions, the nation’s leading provider of legal loan modifications and loan workout services, the Parsa Law Group and its marketing arm, the National Loan Modification Center, have tripled the size of their operation in the month of January with an additional 4 attorneys, 40 support staff and over 10,000 square feet of office space.

Press Release Body: February 2, 2009

CONTACT:
Kelly Sneed, 1-800-585-1179
kelly@parsalawgroup.com

TO MEET THE MASSIVE DEMAND FOR LOAN MODIFICATION SERVICES, THE PARSA LAW GROUP RAMPS UP

COSTA MESA, CA – As the foreclosure crisis in reaches epic proportions, the nation’s leading provider of legal loan modifications and loan workout services, the Parsa Law Group and its marketing arm, the National Loan Modification Center, have tripled the size of their operation in the month of January with an additional 4 attorneys, 40 support staff and over 10,000 square feet of office space.

The Parsa Law Group provides professional legal representation for those wishing to renegotiate an existing mortgage with their lender. The ultimate goal of the service is to avoid foreclosure and keep people in their home. The on-site team of attorneys and staff has helped thousands of homeowners who are facing financial hardship, have a mortgage that is upside down, or are stuck with an ARM/Interest-only mortgage they can no longer afford by stopping foreclosure, reducing their monthly mortgage payments, adjusting the principal on their mortgage, working out a modified loan with a lower fixed interest rate, and getting any missed mortgage payments tacked on to the end of their loan.

“For me this is a mission to help as many homeowners as possible stay in their homes. It’s such a shame when we see so many people that were taken advantage of with loans that were not explained to them fully or when you have someone that is about to lose their house and entire life’s savings because someone lied to them outright, or because they lost their job, or are simply going through rough financial times like so many other Americans. With the banks out to save themselves with billions in bonuses, and refusing to free up credit markets with the bailout money, a line has clearly been drawn, and we have chosen to be on the side of struggling homeowners.” said James Parsa, Lead Attorney at the Parsa Law Group / National Loan Modification Center.

"It’s been a quite challenge to keep up with the explosive growth of this area of our business,” says Mike Ponzillo, Director of Operations at the Parsa Law Group / National Loan Modification Center “we are literally hiring people every week because the calls keep coming in and every single case we negotiate with a lender requires a huge commitment of staff hours and resources on our end.”

Kelly Sneed, Marketing Manager at the National Loan Modification Center, said “Since we started this service it has been an ongoing effort from a marketing standpoint to get the word out about Loan Modifications as an alternative to foreclosure. A few months ago people didn’t know what a Loan Modification or a Loan Workout was, or how it could help them save their home.”

The Parsa Law Group together with its marketing arm, the National Loan Modification Center, is the Nation’s Leading Legal Loan Modification Provider, with thousands of homes saved. With an on-site team of attorneys and professionals that fight to save homes from foreclosure, reduce mortgage payments, and hold lenders accountable for unfair or fraudulent loans, the Parsa Law Group is the staunch legal ally that struggling homeowners need in these difficult times.

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Web Site: http://www.parsalawgroup.com

Quest CE Announces Hiring of Marcy Kalat as Vice President of Sales

Press Release Summary: Quest CE announces the hiring of Marcy Kalat as Vice President of Business Development for Quest.

Press Release Body: Milwaukee, WI - Quest CE's President & CEO, Alan Krenke recently announced the hiring of Marcy Kalat as Vice President of Business Development for Quest. Marcy brings over 15 years of Sales and Relationship Management experience to Quest working previously for RegEd and FIRE Solutions Inc. as Vice President of Sales, Penton Media as an Account Executive and UConnections.com as Area Sales Manager.

Marcy received her undergraduate degree in Social & Behavioral Science from Indiana University. Marcy’s industry affiliations include the National Society of Compliance Professionals and the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association.

Marcy will be working directly with Quest's Sales and Marketing Team to aggressively expand Quest's market share in the continuing education arena .leading Quest to become the premier provider of compliance technology solutions.

Marcy resides in San Rafael, CA with her husband Peter and daughter Marley and their chocolate lab Maggie. She is active in her community as a volunteer and is a member of the National Charity league.

Marcy can be reached by phone at 877-593-3366 or mkalat@questce.com.

About Quest CE:
Quest CE offers customized continuing education and online compliance management programs to financial service firms across the country. With over 100 clients in the insurance, mutual fund, broker-dealer and banking industries, Quest has the resources and expertise necessary to create and administer successful training programs for organizations of all sizes.

For more information about Quest CE you may also contact Quest CE at 877-593-3366 or visit our website at www.questce.com.

Web Site: http://www.questce.com/