Daily Archives: March 24, 2010

Keeping tight reins on dead-end jobs

People today are much less willing to quit a job without having another job lined up than they have been since surveys began in the 1960s...
Man's hand holding briefcase handle with his wrist handcuffed to it
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by
By Deborah Weiss

New Moore Island | One more island sinking into the sea

New Moore Island was officially declared to be no more - but is it the only island nation sinking into the sea? What can be done? READ MORE...
An inflatable globe toy bouncing across the water.
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by
By Mary Rice

Ways to manage finances in 2010

Although there are financial changes coming to the market, consumers are still cautioned to manage finances on their own to avoid hardships.
Consumers are still cautioned to manage finances on their own.
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by
By Naomi Wester

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.

Earth Hour: Because change is hard

Earth Hour will be observed Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 8:30 p.m. local time. Switch off the lights and think about riding a bicycle...
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by
By Deborah Weiss

Infantino Sling Rider recall affects more than 1 million products

A baby sling recall of SlingRider and Wendy Bellissimo slings has come after three related deaths. Parents should contact Infantino now.
A parent is shown holding her infant in a front baby sling. This is not the SlingRider or Wendy Bellissimo product under the Infantino baby sling recall; it is only meant to illustrate how such a product is worn.
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by
By Steve Tarlow

Calix, MaxLinear, First Interstate | Three IPOs doing well today

Calix, MaxLinear, and First Interstate all went public on the stock market today and have done well. Learn more about these companies here.
Street sign for Wall Street and Broadway in New York
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by
By Mary Rice

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.

Consumers seek short term loans for medical expenses

Consumers are seeking short term loans and dipping into savings to handle the growing cost of health care, despite new health care changes...
Despite new health care changes, consumers are still using savings and short term loans to fund expenses.
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by
By Donaldo Lpoez

Market signs force people to watch mortgage and personal loans

An economic downturn is forcing consumers to watch their personal loans, mortgage loans and credit card accounts vigilantly. READ MORE >>>>>
Businesses are watching market signs closely, making strict decisions on mortgages and personal loans.
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by
By Michael Eckenrod

Online degree programs | Going back to school out of necessity

With job elimination, many workers are looking to refine their education in an effort to make more money, looking to online degree programs.
There are some things to lookout for with online degree programs.
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by
By Abby Reibey