June 2010 Archives

Monthly Archives: June 2010

Ford Mercury in retrograde — permanently

The Ford Motor Company has announced the end of Mercury. After a decade of bad performance, no new Mercury cars will be made after this year.

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

U.S. auto sales increase along with the consumer confidence index

U.S. auto sales rose for the eighth consecutive month as credit thaws, consumer confidence increases and gas prices remain stable. READ MORE...

A row of cars showing hoods and windshields, with the rest of the body out of the frame.

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Wisconsin passes payday lending regulations

After years of back and forth, Wisconsin has passed regulatory laws regarding payday lending, along with other regulatory laws. READ MORE...

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

Convenient short term loans remain a target of financial reform

The financial reform bill doesn't regulate payday lenders, but a consumer agency in the bill may end convenient access to short term credit.

A frustrated consumer with his credit card bill

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Oil heads for Pensacola Beach | BP oil spill still gushing

Oil has been spotted in the water a few miles away from Pensacola Beach, and a new method to cap the oil spill is not working. READ MORE...

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

Ogden, Utah, caps number of payday lenders

A new city council ordinance in Ogden, Utah, will limit the number of payday lenders that can operate in city limits. What else is required?

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?

There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.

New AT&T data plan | Lower prices and lower limits

The new data plans AT&T will put into effect on Monday reduce prices, but limit usage. What is the new pricing, and how will it affect users?

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Lansing Journal article shortchanges payday loan facts

The Lansing State Journal has added to the pool of uninformed articles attempting to scare people away from taking a payday loan. READ ON…

A woman peering through a magnifying glass, happy to have discovered something. Perhaps if the Lansing State Journal had used a magnifying glass when writing their recent payday loan scare piece, they'd see that they are missing lots of evidence.

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

Company stock tanks as BP criminal investigation begins

The outlook for BP worsens as a BP criminal investigation has begun and BP stock has plummeted since the oil rig explosion. READ MORE...

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.

Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.

Apple TV rumors hit the grapevine the week after Google TV demo

Apple TV rumors a week after the Google TV demo signal a high stakes battle brewing for advertising billions as TV and the web become one.

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Gaza flotilla attack makes Obama/Israel relations more complex

The Obama/Israel relationship, compromised by prior administration decisions, has been complicated further by Israel's Gaza flotilla attack.

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

The first day of summer 2010 is also Fathers Day 2010

You can save space on the calendar, as the first day of summer 2010 also happens to be, as fate would have it, Father's Day 2010. READ ON...

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

How To Get A Cash Advance Even With Bad Credit and Bankruptcy On Your Record

Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.