All-Ireland SFC quarter-final: Dubs send Tyrone packing

Dublin took full advantage of a listless Tyrone performance to prevail by 1-15 to 0-13 at Croke Park. Eamonn O'Gara's 65th-minute goal was the crucial score for the Dubs, as out-of-sorts Tyrone kicked this game away with some dreadful shooting.

THE CREDIT GUY: What are the pros and cons of paying off old debt?

Q: If I pay an account off that has been delinquent since 2005,will the delinquent account stay on my credit for seven years fromthe date of my payment?

The public seems happy with the 'breakneck coalition'

The Coalition has been popular and resilient, but it faces a threat from an unexpected quarter, says Andrew Gilligan.

Jerry Chautin: Uniquely Crafted Business Plans Are Needed to Raise Capital

Now is the time to think about dusting off your old business plan as the economy improves. A business plan is required to obtain a loan or venture capital. It is uniquely designed as a sales tool to get financing.

YOUR PLACE TO CALL HOME: I need a mortgage loan - now what?

Let's face it; life is tough sometimes, especially in these challenging times.

10 Ways to Finance Your Business

Finding financing in any economic climate can be challenging, whether youre looking for start-up funds, capital to expand or money to hold on through the tough times. But given our current state of affairs, securing funds is as tough as ever. To help you find the money you need, weve compiled a guide on 10 financing techniques and what you should know when pursuing them. 1. Get a Bank Loan ...

The Real Recovery

The most irritating call or e-mail I get is usually from someone saying, "I can never buy another car from General Motors or Chrysler, because the government bailed out those firms." In many cases comments follow involving President Obama and "Government Motors." (Ford, which didn't need any taxpayer funds to keep its financial recovery on track, has benefited from this mindset.)

Are You Unintentionally Hurting Your Own Credit Score?

NationalCreditReport.com warns consumers trying to get a good credit score of common mistakes that cause credit report damage

John Roughan : Tunnel vision threatens Super City

A gathering at Britomart railway station this week gave a hint of the damage a Super City could do. One Labour MP was there, with a couple of Greens, several Auckland local-body members and a Super City mayoral candidate, Len Brown.They...

As Legislature works out casino deal, Barney Frank aims to lift ban on online gambling

Massachusetts lawmakers arent the only ones pushing gambling as an easy source of tax revenue. Their counterparts in Washington may soon be weighing a similar move. U.S. Rep. Barney Franks House financial services committee approved legislation Thursday championed by the Newton Democrat to legalize Internet gambling.