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...
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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…
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
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.
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
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.
Hurricane season 2010 starts in gulf as oil spill top kill fails
Hurricane season 2010 has begun in the Gulf of Mexico, where a toxic storm surge could render parts of the coast uninhabitable. READ MORE...
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Suspects must speak to remain silent, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of requiring suspects to actually speak if they wish to exercise the Miranda right to remain silent…
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Google bans Windows over security concerns
Google has semi-officially banned Windows operating systems from its offices. Is this a legitimate move or a stunt to promote Chrome OS? READ ON...
Tuesday, June 1st, 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.
Turkish government condemns Israeli raid
An Israeli raid on a flotilla of ships claiming to carry aid for the Gaza strip killed 9, and provoked condemnation from Turkey. READ ON...
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Sinkhole in Guatemala 2010 | State of calamity extended
In Guatemala, the state of calamity declared because of the eruption of Pacaya has been extended because of Tropical Storm Agatha. READ MORE...
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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