Monthly Archives: June 2010
Gregory Meeks forgets to disclose $55,000 in personal loans
Queens Congressman Gregory Meeks has revealed that he did not disclose personal loans in his required financial disclosure statements. READ ON...
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Quick payday loans solve money problems
For people struggling from paycheck to paycheck, extra cash is a rare luxury. If you need money now, apply now for a quick payday loan today.
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 by By Deborah Weiss
White House budget man, Peter Orszag, to step down
Head of the Office of Management and Budget, Peter Orszag, will be leaving the White House. What did he do while he was there? READ ON...
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Should the U.S. Navy blow up the Macondo oil well?
BP admitted to Congress that it has stopped trying to cap the Macondo oil well. Should the Navy blow up the well at this point?
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
General McChrystal publicly rips administration in Rolling Stone
General Stanley McChrystal and his staff publicly insulted administration officials and Afghanistan war policy in this week's Rolling Stone.
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Monday, June 21st, 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.
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.
Monday, June 21st, 2010 by By Franrose
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.
Monday, June 21st, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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…
Monday, June 21st, 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.
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.
Monday, June 21st, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Monday, June 21st, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Bad Credit Loans Online | Help for people with bad, poor credit
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Monday, June 21st, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
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.
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...
Monday, June 21st, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Ohio speeding tickets could really cost you – no proof needed
Ohio's supreme court has decided officers don't need to provide verifiable evidence to issue a speeding ticket. Is this a quest for money?
Sunday, June 20th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Texting at work not protected by law, says Supreme Court
Texting at work has Sgt. Jeff Quon of the Ontario,Calif., police in hot water. The Supreme Court has ruled that employers can take a look…
Saturday, June 19th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
What the Sony Dash does and doesn’t
The Sony Dash is a souped-up internet-enabled alarm clock. Are the seven-inch screen and limited functions worth the $200 price? READ ON...
Friday, June 18th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
FCC proposes net neutrality Third Way
FCC has proposed net neutrality regulation that stops broadband companies from charging for tiered service the way cell phone companies do.
Friday, June 18th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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