Daily Archives: June 21, 2010

Lobbyists fight to weaken new mortgage rules in financial reform

New mortgage rules to prevent another financial crisis are being debated in Congress and being aggressively fought by loan industry lobbyists.
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Taste of Chicago 2010 | Tasteful food and entertainment

The largest outdoor food festival in the world is at it again! Get ready for Taste of Chicago 2010 and its great food and hot entertainment.
Taste of Chicago 2010, held at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.

People who buy health insurance on their own facing steep hikes

Health insurance costs for individuals are rising faster than employer-sponsored plans, as insurers maximize profits before reform kicks in.
A model posing as a nurse in a surgical mask

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.

Goal should be responsible lending, not a lending crackdown

California lawmakers are attempting to strangle payday lenders with heavy regulations – and claim they're teaching responsible lending…
Silhouette of a family against a green-hued backdrop of money. Learning about responsible borrowing – and what constitutes responsible lending – begins with lessons learned from family.

Clean energy firms choose summer solstice to promote solar power

On the summer solstice, clean energy companies promoted tax-equity programs for solar power and highlighted public demand for renewable energy.
A solar array under a mostly sunny sky

U.S. Supreme Court to consider credit card notification

McCoy v. Chase is asking the Supreme Court to decide if credit card companies have to notify customers of things they have already agreed to.
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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.

Bad Credit Loans Online | Help for people with bad, poor credit

Worry no more about a less-than-decent credit score. Get the fast cash you need and apply now for bad credit loans online. CLICK TO APPLY >>
Smiling woman on her laptop applying for bad credit loans online.

Connecticut reporter Desiree Fontaine charged with shoplifting

Desiree Fontaine, reporter on style and traffic for Connecticut's WTNH, has been charged with 6th degree larceny. What did she steal? READ ON...
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