Monthly Archives: January 2010

The Accidental Powerball Winners

On Christmas weekend a Kentucky couple hit the largest lottery jackpot ever for the state, but they did not even intend to buy a ticket.
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The Happiness Project Book and Blog

Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project encourages you to make small changes, focusing on one area of life each month, in order to increase your happiness...

Less Unemployment Benefits Good for Money Lenders

While claims for unemployment benefits have been falling, economists believe this could be due to more jobs being created.
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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.

Wedding Cans:The Story of Andrea, Pete & How it All Started

What was it that got the wheels turning and drove Andrea Parrish to create the Wedding Cans project?

#1 Mistake Most Payday Loan Companies Make

If you are a lender who is failing to monetize your denied applications for any reason, you should investigate the possibilities with this system...
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Can ChecknGo.com Payday Loans Get Your Budget Off of Life Support?

Check n Go has been on the scene since 1994, and their expansion has been fast. They offer payday loans and installment loans, among other services.
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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.

Change Your Personality By Controlling Self-Talk

Growing up rough, living a bad life, and going through hard times hasn't stopped me from deciding who I am and will become. You will like to know... READ MORE
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St. Louis News: ABB Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 8 Injured

Police authorities are looking for 51-year-old Timothy Hendron, an employee of ABB Power, in connection to the ABB shooting in St. Louis, Missouri.

Paying for Wedding with Aluminum Cans | Crafty or Crazy?

Once you factor in harnessing the power of the Internet, paying for a wedding with aluminum cans doesn't sound crazy at all. It sounds downright doable...
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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.

Target Offers a Chance to Stock Up and Save

Retailer Target is now selling warehouse club packs and special items, but only for a limited time. Discover what they are offering and for how long.
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5 Tips to Employ Strategic Planning Mock-ups

Learn how to employ strategic planning mock-ups for your strategic planning business...
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Coming to America: Dell Mini 3 Smartphone

"Dell Mini 3." That's what AT&T is saying in response to the release of the Droid, only available with Verizon, and Google's deal with T-Mobile...
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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.

Foreclosures, Bad Money Lenders and Unemployment

Despite over a year of foreclosures, bad money lenders and unemployment, Americans are hopeful that 2010 will bring positive changes.
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U.S. Government Spends $250 Million on Science and Math

The government will spend $250 million, which will be matched by private funding, to prepare and train 10,000 new math and science teachers...
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Initial Jobless Claims Fall for 17th Straight Week

Initial jobless claims continue to fall raising hopes for a long term recovery.
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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.

World Stock Markets may hate to see the Year End

Most world stock exchanges enjoyed a bumper year despite the global economic recession.
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Same Sex Marriage Legislation Causes Spurt in Personal Loans

Legislation approving same sex marriage had been signed in the district of Maryland and Virginia, which may jump-start the economy.
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