Daily Archives: May 17, 2010
Financial statements released from Obama and Joe Biden
The President and Vice President both released their financial disclosure forms, as they are required annually. It may surprise you. READ ON...
Monday, May 17th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Scientists say BP oil leak estimates barely scratch the surface
The BP oil leak has been grossly underestimated, according to scientists who expect the oil to be carried by a current to the Florida Keys...
Monday, May 17th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Payroll employment increases for the month of April
During April, nonfarm payroll employment rose by 290,000. Despite this increase in employment, the unemployment rate in the U.S. increased...
Monday, May 17th, 2010 by By Payday Loan Advocate
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.
European debt crisis poised to weaken U.S. economic recovery
Europe's debt crisis is proving harder to solve than originally thought, may slow U.S. economic recovery and hints at a global debt crisis...
Monday, May 17th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Payday loans in Colorado and the threat of HB 1351
Colorado passed HB 10-1351 (aka HB 1351) by a narrow margin. Numerous consumer groups expect the state to lose 1,600 jobs or more. READ ON...
Monday, May 17th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Tradeworx hedge fund makes millions with high speed trading
Tradeworx and other high frequency hedge funds using powerful computers have replaced humans for two thirds of all stock market trades...
Monday, May 17th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Juan-Carlos Cruz | Food Network chef arrested
A chef that hosted two separate Food Network shows in previous years has been arrested for murder-for-hire. What happened; what did he host?
Monday, May 17th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
GM posts first profits in more than two years
For the first time in almost three years, GM has posted a profit. The company had experienced heavy losses for almost two years. READ ON...
Monday, May 17th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Supreme Court rules sex offenders detainable after terms end
The Supreme Court has ruled in U.S. v. Comstock that inmates who are "sexually dangerous" can be detained after their sentences are over...
Monday, May 17th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Pesticides associated with ADHD cases in kids
A joint University of Montreal/Harvard University study suggests there may be a connection between certain pesticides and child ADHD. READ ON...
Monday, May 17th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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