Monthly Archives: May 2010

Atlanta Honda Civic | Finance your Georgia Honda Civic purchase

If you are looking to buy a new or used Honda Civic in Atlanta, there are a few facts you should know about research and finance.. READ MORE
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Somali pirates get ransom, but more ships are fighting back

Somali pirates got their ransom Friday, but more naval power and more assertive shipping companies are putting a dent in pirate attacks...
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Installment Loans for Bad Credit: Help for people with bad credit

Applying for a loan on bad credit can be difficult - thank goodness for installment loans for bad credit. You can get help within two hours!
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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.

Des Moines declares a moratorium on payday lenders

Des Moines, Iowa, has put a halt to payday lenders opening new stores there. The reason given is that payday lenders cause urban blight. READ ON...
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Mosque at Ground Zero | Plans and rumors of the Cordoba House

Muslim-American groups have announced plans to build a community center at Ground Zero that includes a mosque. What are the details? READ ON...
Muslim prayer rug and a man in socks

Shuttle launch of Atlantis marks near-end of program

The space shuttle launch today is the final mission for Atlantis as Obama's NASA plan signals a new direction for manned spaceflight. READ ON...
space shuttle lifts off at dawn on a column of flame

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.

Tulsa Public Schools cut 286 teaching jobs

Tulsa Public Schools dismissed 286 teachers all at once, a 10 percent reduction in total workforce. Our kids' future is brighter each day…
A view of the downtown Tulsa skyline. It's not quite so pretty to the 286 displaced teachers of Tulsa Public Schools anymore.

BP oil leak has not killed dolphins or turtles yet

Recently found dolphin and sea turtle carcasses did not die from the BP oil leak. No found dolphins or turtles were killed by the oil spill...
Bottlenose dolphin

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.

Verizon, Sprint snub Nexus One | Is Google phone a failure?

The Nexus One Sprint snub follows closely behind Verizon's rejection of Google's Android phone, leading some to predict its ultimate demise...
A giant working model of the nexus one phone at a trade show

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have quite the tab

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have cost taxpayers almost $150 billion. The CBO expects it to get worse. How long will this keep up? READ ON...
Sinkhole

Oversight in Credit CARD Act could cost you money

A loophole in the Credit CARD Act regarding payment allocation is costing consumers money. Find out how the new changes affect you.. READ ON
The Credit CARD Act created a number of provisions meant to protect consumers.

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.

Financial reform goes after consumers who need pay day loans

People who need pay day loans are being singled out in a financial reform bill created to reign in greedy Wall Street banks. READ MORE...
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Michael Bueke executed for 1983 shootings, murder

After almost 27 years on Death Row, Michael Bueke was executed on May 13 for killing one man and wounding two more during 1983. READ MORE...
Alcatraz penitentiary

Can instant cash improve your NetworthIQ?

Improve your networth with tools like NetworthIQ, Mint.com and instant cash. There are helpful tools available for your needs. READ MORE>>>
Improve your NetworthIQ with the help of instant cash.

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.
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.

Houston teacher beats student and gets caught on tape

A Houston charter-school science teacher was recorded beating a 13-year old student. What happened to the teacher, and will she be arrested?
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YouCut blends social networking and government finance

Rep Eric Cantor (R-VA), the Republican Whip, has created a website called YouCut. It lets people vote on proposed spending cuts. READ MORE..
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