Daily Archives: January 26, 2010

ACORN videographer James O’Keefe arrested by FBI

James O'Keefe has been arrested by the FBI for conspiring to commit a felony. I wonder if ACORN contributes to Senator Landrieu's causes?

Workers are frustrated with their jobs

New surveys are showing that more and more Americans are not satisfied with their jobs.

Google Voice for iPhone – Free Calls and SMS via Wi-Fi

Google Voice on iPhone is now a reality, as Google has circumvented the Apple's App Store process by making it a web app that works in the Safari browser.

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.

Market Response, Impulse, Emergency Money and Bad Investing

Market responses, impulsive actions, emergency money and bad investing make up the four hardest lessons learned throughout the recession.

Obama spending freeze: Is it doable?

To those who dismiss Obama's spending freeze as impossible, I quote CNN, which points out that this is "a partial, three-year freeze on discretionary spending."
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Tim Tebow Superbowl ad has CBS under fire

The Tim Tebow Superbowl ad has pro-choice women's groups in an uproar. Is the Superbowl broadcast the place for this?

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.

No personal loan needed to rent housing

With rent prices falling to all time lows, people looking to rent a home can now do so without any financial hassles that are usually involved.

Emergency money not easily found with deficit trouble

The US and its citizens are looking for emergency money, but with the huge deficit to overcome, it may not come easily.

What Is A Personal Installment Loan Versus Just A Regular Payday Loan?

What’s best for you, a personal installment loan, or a payday loan? Understand the difference between the two, the requirements, and the benefits...
Looking for a personal installment loan

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.

Reverse mortgages are secured loans that don’t always work out

Reverse mortgages are secured loans that experts are warning could be the next financial fiasco.

Andre Bauer says poor children are like stray animals

Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer of South Carolina came from humble beginnings. Yet he still felt it necessary to compare poor children to animals.

Many businesses find the year’s end the best time to strategize

The end of the year is a great time for business owners to reassess their business model and make adjustments.

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.

Buffalo Exchange: Pros and cons

At Buffalo Exchange, you can get brand name stuff in good condition for a lot less than you'd pay if it were brand new. But it's not thrift store prices...
Buffalo Exchange

Some credit cards can act as temporary secured loans

Consumers looking to rebuild credit can use secured loans in the form of credit cards to help them.

Emergency Money can be found in Grocery Budgets

Emergency money funds have to be replenished and one way to do it is to cut back on grocery bills.

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.

Payday loans no faxing

Life happens. The car breaks, the washing machine breaks, the electric company is threatening to shut me off. Should I consider payday loans no faxing?
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