Daily Archives: March 18, 2010

Jobs bill may get workers back to work

President Obama has signed a bill intended to create jobs by providing tax breaks for businesses and funding for infrastructure programs...
Two businessmen in black suits with back to camera running down a sidewalk

Payomatic: New York community financial services company

New York's largest check cashing chain, Payomatic strives to connect consumers with the financial services they need in their communities...
The home page of Payomatic.com, where clean design makes it easy to find what you're looking for. A smiling woman holding a prepaid VISA card invites New York customers to try out the financial services Payomatic has to offer.

Lt. Dan Choi arrested during DADT protest

Lt. Dan Choi was arrested during a protest against Don't Ask, Don't Tell when he handcuffed himself to the fence outside the White House.
Lt. Dan Choi leading a gay-rights rally

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.

Americans using installment loans to pay for aging parents

Americans are using installment loans, savings and dipping into retirement savings to handle parents' medical care...

Viacom v. Google, YouTube | Court documents released

Thousands of pages of court documents were released today in the Viacom v. YouTube case. Where does each company stand on the allegations?
YouTube Generation graffiti on a cement wall.

529-savings plan does not necessarily provide quick cash

The 529-college savings plan isn't necessarily the quick cash option many advisers claimed it was in past years. READ MORE ...

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.

FedEx heralds modest economic recovery

FedEx announced that fiscal third-quarter profits more than doubled from a year ago, the first year-over-year increase in five quarters...
Colorful drawing of airplane, truck, and conveyor belt carrying packages

Cornell student suicides: a troublesome trend

There has been a trend of student suicides at Cornell University the last few weeks. How is the school responding to this troublesome trend?
photograph of a deep gorge, like the ones near Cornell University

People with Unsecured Loans Have Options While Students Do Not

People with mortgage, credit card and unsecured loans have negotiation options, but those with student loans don't. READ MORE ...
a disgruntled looking young man sitting behind a stack of text books

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.

Congressional Budget Office | The CBO on healthcare

The Congressional Budget Office released its preliminary analysis of the health care bill. What is the estimate, and how does the CBO work?
Congressional gavel

Debt Management – Getting Yourself out of Debt

There are many ways to solve your debt issues, unfortunately, none are easy, and all require personal sacrifice.

Making Money Online – Part Two

Part one of this series explored ways to make money online and part two continues to share fresh ideas that anyone can profit from...

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.

Wowwee Rovio: half robot, half webcam, all awesome

The Wowwee Rovio is today's deal on Woot - so what is this robot webcam, how can you use it, how can you hack it, and is it worth the price?
Wowwee Rovio

PARENTS: Graco high chair recall could affect your child

A new Graco high chair recall is in effect, and parents should pay attention. A problem with screws and plastic could cause a chair to tip.
Not the specific Graco high chair recall model, but an example of a Graco high chair. It's sitting in an owner's driveway.

Easy Ways to Make Money Online – Part One

With a variety of ways to make money online, smart entrepreneurs can begin working from home by creating a new income stream today...