At A Glance Newsletter Friday, September 15, 2006 THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE http://www.debtconnection.com/news.asp Friday, September 15, 2006 The DEBT CONNECTION website offers a searchable database of service providers and suppliers, for more information go to http://www.debtconnection.com Check listings by category on DEBT CONNECTION Master Search by going to: http://www.debtconnection.com/mastersearch.asp For more information on detailed profiles please go to: http://www.debtconnection.com/advertising.asp DEBT CONNECTION SYMPOSIUM & EXPO 2006: QUALITY SPEAKERS AND PRODUCTIVE MEETINGS The 1st Annual Debt Connection Symposium & Expo 2006, presented by Dennis and Judy Hammond, September 6 - 8, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza included a meaty assortment of Speaker presentation topics and industry debates. http://www.debtconnection.com/pressrelease/pressrelease.dcs2006.09152006.asp FED MAY NEED TO RAISE RATES, FACES DILEMMA, SAYS IMF The U.S. Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates again to temper inflation at the same time as a housing slowdown threatens growth, the International Monetary Fund said. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601068&sid=acJ6vJWcJb_o&refer=economy TAX EXPERTS REVIEW NEW PAYMENT OPTIONS Internal Revenue Service officials and tax practitioners convened this month to provide an update on collection and examination, including a discussion of new options for resolving tax obligations and the impact of the National Research Program on examination activities. http://accounting.smartpros.com/x54710.xml A NEWER, MORE DETERMINED TAXMAN The IRS isn't exactly known for its friendly phone calls, but the agency's move to hand over thousands of delinquent accounts to private agencies means the taxman may now be working the phones with even more determination. http://money.cnn.com/2006/09/13/pf/private_collection/?postversion=2006091310 FTC, PARTNERS WILL HOLD HISPANIC FRAUD PREVENTION FORUM IN NEW YORK CITY The Federal Trade Commission, United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, and Manhattan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are hosting a day-long Hispanic Fraud Prevention Forum in New York City. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2006/09/fyi0659.htm U.S. MBA'S MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS INDEX ROSE 3.2% LAST WEEK Mortgage applications in the U.S. rose last week to the highest level in more than three months after a recent decline in borrowing costs spurred home buying. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a1ookWPE3CZc&refer=us EU SEEKS TO LIMIT VETOES OF BANK MERGERS EU member states will have to follow stricter rules for assessing bank mergers and hand over documents to Brussels under changes to banking law proposed by the European Commission yesterday to stamp out protectionism. http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.aspx?cu_no=2&item_no=107434&version=1&template_id=48&parent_id=28 BANKRUPT THINKING ON U.S. BANKRUPTCY Laurence Kotlikoff's latest article in the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Review has instigated a flurry of commentary on the state of domestic policies. Kotlikoff poses the question, "Is the United States Bankrupt?" Despite the colorful language with which he describes the state of affairs, his answer is "no." In Kotlikoff's view, the United States is not yet in bankruptcy, but it's headed that way. http://www.spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=10343 STATE JOINS ACTION VS. COLLECTION AGENCY The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions announced that it has denied the collection agency license renewal application submitted by Go More Financial Inc., a Minnesota-based collection agency. http://www.madison.com/tct/business/index.php?ntid=98006&ntpid=0 BUYER/SELLER 101 IS CLOSED FOR SEPTEMBER, BUT THERE IS ROOM IN THE NOVEMBER 16-17 CLASS! It is designed for first-time buyers and sellers, or experienced professionals interested in fine-tuning their skills, these courses include detailed analysis in Market Overview, Defining Your Needs, Due Diligence, Contracts, Pricing, Strategies, and Measurement Methods. http://www.debtmarketplace.com/buyerseller101.html INTERESTED IN BUYER/SELLER 101, BUT DON'T HAVE THE TIME? TRY BUYER/SELLER 101 - ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM The online version covers much of the same material provided to those who participate in the seminars conducted live in Los Angeles. The disadvantage is the lack of valuable interaction with other seminar attendees. http://www.debtmarketplace.com/buysellsignupform.html DEBTCONNECTION.COM CONTINUES TO GROW & EXPAND The industry Website, http://www.debtconnection.com continues to grow tremendously and expands with new listings daily. Find portfolios, buyers, sellers and industry service providers such as consultants, agencies, products and more. NEWEST ADDITIONS AND UPDATES TO DEBTCONNECTION.COM AGENCIES To view all listed agencies and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/agencies.asp New additions and updates this week include: AMERICAN CORADIUS INTERNATIONAL LLC 716-580-6102 DECEASED CREDIT MANAGEMENT, LLC 763-852-8431 FMS INC. 918-747-4884 I.C. SYSTEM, INC 585-738-8670 DYNAMIC RECOVERY SERVICES, INC. 800-886-8088 ATTORNEYS To view all listed attorneys and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/attorneys.asp New additions and updates this week include: DECEASED CREDIT MANAGEMENT, LLC 763-852-8431 SKIP TRACING To view all listed companies and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check: http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?19 New additions this week include: ACXIOM INSIGHT 888-259-6173 I.C. SYSTEM, INC 585-738-8670 CONSULTANTS To view all listed consultants and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check: http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?13 New additions this week include: KAULKIN GINSBERG 301-907-0840 INDUSTRY EVENTS For all upcoming industry events, check http://www.debtconnection.com/industryevents.asp NARCA 2006 Fall Collection Conference NARCA Westin Kierland Resort and Spa Phoenix, Arizona October 19th - October 21st, 2006 http://www.narca.org/ (800) 633-6069 DETAILED PROFILES ON WWW.DEBTCONNECTION.COM ARE AVAILABLE If you're serious about your listing, get a one-page detailed profile, so Buyers, sellers and others know more about who you are. Detailed profiles are indexed by major search engines. It's a great way to add exposure to your company and/or website. SPONSORSHIP MESSAGE This At A Glance report is sponsored by The Debt Marketplace. Our firm specializes in assisting buyers and sellers in all aspects of the transaction process, including... 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