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January 5
New Year Resolution
Judgemental
Tom McCurnin
Leasing News Person of the Year 2020
Previous Leasing Persons of the Year
With their Announcements
The State of Equipment Leasing
in the United States 2021
By Christopher Menkin
Sales Champions Wanted/Sales Support
VP of Business Development Open Position
Being Authentic
- The Only Way to Succeed In an Interview
The Ultimate Hire by Ken Lubin, ZRG Partners
A Half-Million Dollar Ad on deBanked
By Sean Murray, deBanked President/Editor-in-Chief
The Year 2020 - Chart
A Review in Numbers
North Mill Equipment Finance Sets Multiple Records
in 2020 as Originations Reach All-Time High
Pyrenees Mountain Dog
San Bernardino, California
Top Ten Leasing News
December 28 to December 30
News Briefs---
Local funding crisis
threatens U.S. vaccine rollout
Vaccination is going slowly
because nobody is in charge
Tesla made half a million electric cars in 2020
built 509,737 EVs, delivered 499,550
You May have Missed---
Disabled dog missing 10 months
is reunited with owner
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
January 7
Bankruptcy Filings at Lowest Level Since 1986
By Christina Hughes Babb, DS News
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Sales Champions Wanted/Sales Support
VP of Business Development Open Position
2021 Predictions for the Commercial Finance
and Leasing Industry by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
Update on SB 1235
California Disclosure Law for Commercial Transactions
Sales Data Shows Americans Spent 67%
More on Cannabis in 2020
The Countries with the Most Covid-19 Cases
Source: John Hopkins University
AP Equipment Financing 2020 Volume Up 17%
and Announces 2021 Promotions
North Star Leasing achieves record funding in 2020
Company sets record for year, quarter, and month
Fernando Croce Choices: The Cardillera of Dreams
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom/Never Rarely sometimes Always
Promising Young Woman/The Wild Goose Lake
Saint Bernard/Great Pyrenees
Redmond, Oregon
Spamarrest Stops Having to Open Spam
Recommended by Kit Menkin
News Briefs---
Stimulus check problems: IRS says some won't
get $600 directly, need to claim funds on 2020 tax return
Seven states sue regulator over 'true lender' rule
on interest rates
Amazon to spend $2 billion
on affordable housing in three regions
ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector
Employment Decreased by 123,000 Jobs in December
Safeway to replace delivery workers with DoorDash drivers
but says it's not tied to Prop. 22
You May have Missed---
Amazon's at-home COVID test
now available online
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
January 11
Behind Every Great Woman…
Placard
Top Ten Leasing News
January 5 to January 7
Leasing Finance Industry Ads
Start the Year Off Right
What Could You Do in One Year?
The Ultimate Hire by Ken Lubin, ZRG Partners
The Best Profession: Sales
Sales Make it Happen by Steve Chriest
Illinois Data Shows State Made $1 Billion
Last Year in Legal Cannabis Sales
Americans Far from Ready to Return to Leisure Chart
Respondents Uncomfortable Engaging in Leisure Activities
Financial Partners GROUP (FPG) Reports
Record December at $31.8 Million
Asset Managers to Convene Online for First-Ever
ELFA Equipment Management LIVE!
ELFF Welcomes Shari Lipski
to 2021’s Board of Trustees
Hound Puppy
Long Beach, New York
Certified Leasing and Financial Foundation
2020 Accomplishment Report
News Briefs---
FBI, NYPD told Capitol Police about possibility
of violence before riot, senior officials say
Millions of stimulus checks sent to wrong bank accounts
tax firms claim
December Truck Orders Close 2020 with a Bang
"truck orders soared to near-record levels"
Wendy's deal agreed with rival Flynn Restaurant
Flynn will operate more than 2,500 stores in the U.S
Leaving California?
A guide to what state is best to move to
Garage turned studio apartment:
Guess the rent in San Francisco
You May have Missed---
Twitter warns of new violence to come, brewing again
on social media, as reason for Trump ban
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
January 13
Financial Technology Has Not Replaced…
photo
56% of Small Businesses Plan on Using
Online Lending Options in 2021
Are Event Planners World Wide Planning
to Host Virtual Events in Lieu of In-Person Events?
Leasing Industry Ads
---Help Wanted
Don't Wait... Act
Sales Makes it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
One Year On, the Pandemic Still Rages - Chart
7-Day Moving Average Worldwide by WHO region
5G Networks Still Ramping Up
Gigabyte: 1,024 Megabytes; Here are Today’s Speeds
Quality Leasing Co. Breaks
Company Funding Records in 2020
Oakmont Capital Holdings Expands
Lending Capabilities with Quaint Oak Bank Partnership
Balboa Capital Becomes Member
of the American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers
Labrador Mix
Des Moines, Iowa Adopt a Dog
Equipment Leasing Books
Reviews, Where to Purchase, Updated
News Briefs---
Walmart Launching a Fintech Start-up "to offer
affordable financial services for customers and employees”
US to require COVID-19 test for arriving travelers;
as pandemic worsens, states resist restrictions
All the Jobs Lost Last Month
Reportedly Belonged to Women
Health officials across US cite lack
of federal leadership for slow vaccine rollout
The New York Bar Says It Is Investigating Rudy Giuliani
"role in frivolous election lawsuits and encouraging insurrection"
Boeing production plummeted in 2020
Delivered 17 Jets last year, down from 806 in 2018
You May have Missed---
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers says
he'll be 'Jeopardy!' guest host
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
January 15
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing Industry Ads
---Help Wanted
COVID-19 Pandemic Revives PC Demand
Estimated Worldwide PC Shipments 2006 - 2020
California Finance Law Deadline January 13 Passed
to Comment on Proposed Modifications to CFL Regulations
What You Need to Know About Cannabis
Home Cultivation in Arizona
COVID-19 & 737 Max Woes Were Bad News
For Boeing In 2020
SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders
on Friday, January 15 and All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19
Marlin Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020
Earnings Call and Webcast
TD Bank Group to acquire Wells Fargo's Canadian
Direct Equipment Finance Business
John le Carre Movies: The Deadly Affairs, the Russia House
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, The Tailor of Panama
Tinker, Tailor, Spy; Five Favorites Chosen by Fernando Croce
Labrador Retriever Mix
Toronto, Canada Adopt a Dog
Get Infected by Someone in their Household
The Bubble You May Have is Vulnerable
News Briefs---
U.S.-China trade war has cost up to 245,000 U.S. jobs:
business group study
When Will Interest Rates Rise?
Fed Chair Says ‘No Time Soon’
Experts warn of vaccine stumbles ‘out of the gate’
because Trump officials refused to consult with Biden team
You May have Missed---
Financial Technology Is China Trojan Horse
Popular Chinese Mobile Payment Apps Are Just the Tip of the Spear
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
Janaury 19
Pictures from the Past---
Featured on Leasing News
Special Ripoff Offer
Reputation Defenders
Leasing Industry Ads
---Help Wanted
Character Matters
Sales Makes it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
Changes Unknown to Media re: New York State Bill
on APR and Other Disclosures
If December, 2020 is Any Indication, 2021 will prove
to be a Great Year! Channel Partners Capital Chart
Introducing Leasing News Advisor
Ben Carlile, Maxim Commercial Capital
Top Ten Leasing News
January 11 to January 15
How COVID-19 Affected America's Rush Hour in 2020
Chart - Average Change in Urban Congestion Levels
Rainstar Capital Group Provides
Cash Out Refinance for Retail Strip Center
German Shepherd
Newport Beach, California Adopt a Dog
Commercial Financing Disclosures CA & NY
Everything You Need to Know to Prepare
News Briefs---
California Health Official Orders 'Pause'
On Moderna Vaccine Lot
Wells Fargo targets $8 billion in cuts
confirms asset-management among units on chopping block
Northern Trust lays off 500
Trimming Bonuses and Pay
Official Who Wants to “Wipe Out”
Merchant Cash Advance Will Be Next CFPB Head
Yellen Readies Big Changes for Treasury
poised to change course sharply
You May have Missed---
Online holiday sales grow north of 45% in 2020
More than $1 in $4 spent on retail purchases
more than triple the year-over-year rate for the 2019 season
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
January 21
Corrections - Pictures from the Past---
Missing Caption
Commercial Financing Disclosures CA & NY
Today, Thursday - Everything You Need to Know to Prepare
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing Industry Ads
---Help Wanted
Academy for Certified Lease & Finance Professionals
Three OnLine Virtual Open
The World's Largest Cities
By Population Size
Understand Your Debtor - Embrace Settlement
Tom McCurnin, Now Retired Leasing News Legal Editor
Reflecting on ‘pivots, challenges
and opportunities’ within collections
Steady Growth for SLIM Capital
in Year 2020
Alliance Funding Group (AFG) Announces
New Domain and Brand Identity
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samural/Girl Friends/Mouchette
The Irishman/Moonstruck/Exceptional Films Getting the
Criterion Treatment on NetFlix, Chosen by Fernando Croce
Golden Retriever Mix (puppy)
Rancho Santa Margarita. CA Adopt-a-dog
Introducing Leasing News Advisor
Ed Castagna
News Briefs---
Spend big now, pay down debt later,
Biden's Treasury nominee Yellen tells lawmakers
2021 Franchise 500 Ranking
Entrepreneur
States reporting shortages of vaccines as virus surges
appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled
Terrible financial advice is going viral on TikTok
TikTok is full of dubious personal finance myths
Netflix crosses 200M subscribers after Q4
"biggest year ever for subscriber growth"
You May have Missed---
Historic Air National Guard airlift
brings troops to DC
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
January 25
The Happiest People...
Placard
Major Executive and Financial Changes
Reported at Currency, Los Angeles, California
Top Ten Leasing News
January 19 to January 21
Leasing Industry Ads
Top Sales Jobs Available
Major Breakthrough: Financial Services
through Tech Platform by California Cannabis Industry Association
Slim Capital Joins
Financing Cannabis Funding Sources
Arvest Equipment Finance Breaks
Production Record in 2020
Tandem Finance marks 210% growth Y/Y
and adds Transportation Finance Team
North Mill Equipment Finance Announces
Ten Employee Promotions
Board of Directors and Executive Committee Selected by
The Certified Leasing and Finance Professional Foundation
Equipment Broker School Releases Groundbreaking
New CRM, Equipment Broker Platform
German Shepherd
Los Angeles, California Adopt-a-Dog
Introducing Leasing News Advisor
Steve Crane, CLFP
News Briefs---
New York lost 1 million jobs in 2020
due to COVID-19
For brick and mortar retailers in the Boston area,
it’s boom or bust, depending on where you look
‘Worst thing we’ve ever seen’:
Thousands of evictions loom in St. Louis
Most US home sales in 14 years:
6.5 million existing homes changed hands in 2020
Federal Reserve Board announces that the public comment
period for the application by First Citizens BancShares, Inc.
to acquire CIT Group, Inc., extended through Feb. 22, 2021
The Alta Group's 2021 Insights
for Equipment Finance
You May have Missed---
Sac City schools paid $6 million for costly
air cleaners with unnecessary features
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
January 27
Reasons to Work from Home
Placard
ELFA Monthly Reflects 35 Companies (MLFI-25)
Fourth Quarter and End-of-Year Press Releases Differ
An Interview with Larry Hartman
Regarding Acquiring "Turnkey Search"
By Christopher Menkin, Editor
Leasing Industry Ads
Looking for Top Candidates
Opportunity
The Ultimate Hire by Ken Lubin, ZRG Partners
Accurate Data
Sales Makes it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
The Electric Vehicle Future is here
By Alan Levine, Partner, Madison Capital, LLC
Alternative Finance Network Joins
Financing Cannabis Funding Sources
Labrador Dog Mix
Des Moines, Iowa Adopt-a-Dog
Introducing Leasing News Advisor
Dale Davis
News Briefs---
ZRG Acquires Turnkey Search
"major move into sports, entertainment & media"
You May have Missed---
Biden Team to Buy 200 Million More Doses
Speed Up Vaccinations
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
January 29
Act Like an Adult
Placard
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing Industry Ads
---Help Wanted
Biden's Ambitious Plan to Make Federal Vehicle Fleet Electric
Chart with U.S. Federal Fleets 2019 plus Total Value
Report Shows Biggest Housing Market Gains in 15 Years
MR Report
The List - December, 2020
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
AACFB Announces Scholarship Winner
Vincent Borges, North Mill Equipment Finance
The Father/Let Them All Talk/Locked Down
News of the World/One Night in Miami
“Watch at Home” by Fernando Croce
Shepherd Puppy
Norwalk, Connecticut Adopt a Dog
Introducing Leasing News Advisor
Phil Dushey
News Briefs---
Marlin Reports 4th Quarter Net Income $15.3 million
Net Income 2020 $.04 million, Down from $27.1 Million 2019
GATX reports Fourth Quarter $17.8 Million Profit
Full Year was $150.2 Million Net Income
G.M. Will Sell Only Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2035
"to become carbon neutral by 2040 "
You May have Missed---
Biden Team to Buy 200 Million More Doses
Speed Up Vaccinations
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
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