Monthly Archives: March 2010
Race To The Top | Only two states win Round 1
Round 1 funding of Race To The Top has been announced, and only two states that applied received funding. How is the competition judged?
Monday, March 29th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Phoebe Prince tormentors indicted for role in her death
The Mean Girls of South Hadley are under indictment for the events leading to the suicide of 15-year-old Phoebe Prince. READ MORE...
Monday, March 29th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
IRS audits take aim at independent contractors
People are out of work; states are borrowing money to pay unemployment claims; and the IRS is cracking down on businesses that don't pay...
Monday, March 29th, 2010 by By Deborah Weiss
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.
Michael Steele, RNC Chair | Republican cash spent on strip club?
The RNC federal disclosure for February included a $2k bill at a West Hollywood strip club. How has Michael Steele responded? READ MORE...
Monday, March 29th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Christian militia group busted by the FBI and ATF
A Christian militia group known as the Hutaree militia was raided by the FBI and ATF on suspicion of a planned attack with guns and bombs...
Monday, March 29th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Being careful with credit card debt consolidation
Choose the right method of credit card debt consolidation for your own situation. Know what the fine print is before making final decisions.
Monday, March 29th, 2010 by By Agathe Tolle
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.
Subway breakfast subs and wraps now available at Subway
Subway has introduced new Breakfast Subs and Wraps that are nutritional, healthy and affordable. Time to have breakfast at Subway! READ MORE ...
Monday, March 29th, 2010 by By Chauncey Borr
Moscow subway explosion | Chechnya separatists suspected
Two explosions rocked Moscow subway stations this morning. Why are Chechnya rebels suspected, and how did world security forces respond?
Monday, March 29th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Debt Management: Consolidate credit card debt
Consolidating credit card debt is a first step for debt management for many. Understanding the APR and introductory period are important...
Sunday, March 28th, 2010 by By Agathe Tolle
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.
Some odd indicators of debt relief and the economy
Here are some interesting, if not perplexing, signs of how the economy is faring and how close debt relief may truly be for many consumers.
Saturday, March 27th, 2010 by By Isabel Velasquez
Debt management: Getting started
Getting started with debt management may be the most difficult step in the debt management process. Know what you're getting into! READ MORE
Saturday, March 27th, 2010 by By Agathe Tolle
Do payday loan shops cause urban blight?
A city in Mississippi has placed a moratorium on payday lenders, claiming they are an eyesore. Do payday lenders really cause urban blight?
Friday, March 26th, 2010 by By Deborah Weiss
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.
Final Four Frenzy 2010 – you can be a part of it!
Final Four Frenzy 2010 can't be missed this year. Will it be Butler, Northern Iowa or St. Mary's who pushes their ticket for the Final Four?
Friday, March 26th, 2010 by By Chauncey Borr
Pittsboro Courthouse Fire | John Edwards sex tapes safe
The courthouse in Pittsboro went up in flames, but the alleged John Edwards sex tapes had already been moved somewhere else. READ MORE...
Friday, March 26th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Line2 App | VoIP comes to the iPhone
The Line2 App managed to do what Google Voice and Skype could not do: Get approved for the iPhone App Store. Is it really a better app?
Friday, March 26th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Car-title lending is a heated issue in Virginia
A new Virginia law will do away with open-ended car-title loans, restrict loan amounts and limit interest rates. But does it go far enough?
Thursday, March 25th, 2010 by By Deborah Weiss
Iceland Volcanic Activity | Signs of more to come?
Volcanoes in Iceland began erupting recently. What effects on the global climate can volcanic eruptions like these have? CLICK TO READ MORE ...
Thursday, March 25th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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