Monthly Archives: May 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
Bay to Breakers Race Results 2010
Bay to Breakers 2010 boasts over 60,000 participants in San Francisco, California, Sunday, May 16th. Get your Bay to Breakers Race Results!
Sunday, May 16th, 2010 by By Lisa Lilliander
Personal installment loans today | Up to $1,500 – no credit check
Avoid late payments and overdraft fees. If you need up to $1,500 within two hours, apply for personal installment loans today...
Sunday, May 16th, 2010 by By Brad A. Plumb
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.
Richard Eskow cannot prove anti-payday loans claims (Pt. 2)
World Bank consultant Richard Eskow uses the Huffington Post as his anti-payday loans platform, but misses the cracks in his own platform…
Saturday, May 15th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Richard Eskow and the burden of proof re. payday loans (Pt. 1)
World Bank consultant Richard Eskow criticizes payday loans in the Huffington Post, but he offers no real proof to back his conflicting claims…
Saturday, May 15th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Gear yourself up for Bike To Work Week
Bike To Work Week is here, and even if you bike one day, you can save yourself time and money, help the environment and improve your health...
Saturday, May 15th, 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.
Will California budget crisis 2010 spread to other states?
The California budget crisis forces Arnold Schwarzenegger to make deep cuts in programs for the poor, but he vows not to increase taxes...
Friday, May 14th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
More users delete Facebook accounts over privacy concerns
Deleting Facebook accounts has become a top Google search term as Facebook strips away the barriers to personal profile information. READ ON...
Friday, May 14th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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