Monthly Archives: August 2009

Academic Earth | Great College Lectures, for FREE

Academic video collections like those found at Academic Earth are a boon for those of us who want to learn at a high level without throwing down cash for...
Access a university education from home with Academic Earth (Photo: flickr.com)

Ephren Taylor Shares Tips on Starting a Business

CNN interviewed Ephren Taylor, 27, the youngest-ever African-American CEO of a publicly traded company. He talked about starting his own business at age 12 ...
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SuperCook Saves Money, Cuts Down Waste

I like the idea of SuperCook a lot, especially for those times when I’m waiting for cash till payday. SuperCook can help when I can’t afford more groceries ...
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Payday loan APR Fees and How They Compare To Other Financing Rates

A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.
A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.

Caning | 40 Lashes for Sharia Law and the Mindless Masses

Caning is foreign to America's shores, but in nations where the influence of Islamic law is felt, such corporal punishment for crimes is commonplace and…
They laugh, but caning is no laughing matter (Photo: flickr.com)

Long-Term Thinking Saves You Money

If you are carrying multiple lines of credit like credit cards, a mortgage, an auto loan, etc, please pay more than the minimum amount if you want to lower...
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Centerville Pie Company Newest Beneficiary of the Oprah Effect

A mention of the pies on Winfrey friend Gayle King's radio show has sparked a flood of orders for the Centerville Pie Company in Cape Cod, Mass...
What this woman says can transform a business from rags to riches.

Installment Loans Online and How They Differ From The Average Payday Loan

One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.
One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.

Freighter World Cruises For the Adventurer in You

Taking a cruise can be the vacation of a lifetime, but it can also be an expense that your budget can't bear. If so, consider freighter world cruises for your…
Glamorous? No. A vacation to remember? Definitely. (Photo: flickr.com)

John McAfee of McAfee Antivirus | Rich Become Poor?

John McAfee, founder of McAfree Antivirus, has lost 96 percent of his fortune thanks to this recession. How far gone do we have to be before we realize that…
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The Difference Between Installment Loans and Payday Loans

If you need cash fast -- as in TODAY -- but you need more money than you can pay back with your next paycheck, you can get an installment loan...
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The Ease and Convenience of Short Term Loans Needs To Be Managed In A Smart Way

It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.
It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.

Borrow Money with a Payday Cash Loan, Avoid Bank Fees

Payday loan lenders' fees are less expensive than most bank fees, cheaper than letting your car sit in a tow yard or impound lot ...
Don't be a victim of pricey bank fees.

U.S. News and World Report College Rankings 2010

Several publications every year come out with college rankings, and U.S. News and World Report has named the best colleges to attend in 2010...
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Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women List Features Obama

Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women list is out for 2009, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel comes out on top for the fourth straight year…
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What You Need To Know To Keep From Getting Trapped By Cash Advance Addiction

Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.
Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.

Now Is a Good Time to Buy (Especially in Indianapolis)

Plunging house prices and rock-bottom interest rates have made housing more affordable in the second quarter of 2009 than it has been in nearly two decades...
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Rex 84 | Your Internment Camp Awaits You

Rex 84 may be coming to a city near you, as FEMA looks to take control of dissident gatherings and preserve the function of big government in the face of...
Your forced recovery awaits (Photo: flickr.com)

Cut Your Spending | Part III

Sometimes you really do need an installment loan to make ends meet. But an easy cash loan isn’t the only way to round up extra cash...

No Credit Check Personal Loans From The Comfort Of Home - A Good Thing or a Bad Thing?

Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.
Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.

Chase Sapphire Seeks Contracts with High-Income Consumers

JP Morgan Chase is going after more affluent customers with its Chase Sapphire card, which has no credit limit...
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Energizer Hardcase Tactical Flashlight | Light & Bash to Safety

The Energizer Hardcase Tactical Flashlight brings you military-grade tactical lighting with the kind of durability that makes you think it should cost more…
Be tactical. Imagine this is you, perhaps without the gun. (Photo: commons.wikimedia.org)