Monthly Archives: June 2010

Cap and trade definition threatens passage of climate change bill

The cap and trade definition in the climate and energy bill have triggered heated debate about national energy policy and carbon emissions...
smokestacks emitting pollution backdropped against sun

Seattle cop punches woman after jaywalking stop

A Seattle cop punches a woman outside Franklin High School, igniting police procedure debates, as well white-black racial tension. READ ON…
A Seattle Police cruiser, much like the one used by the cop who punches a woman on video.

Walking away | The basics of strategic default

Simply walking away from a mortgage, even when you can pay it, can be a very smart -- or very bad -- decision. Learn more here. READ MORE...
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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.

Quick payday loans, quick money, quick peace of mind

There are plenty of good reasons why plenty of good people need quick payday loans. It takes just a few minutes to find out if you qualify..
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UK Office of Fair Trading says no to payday loan rate cap

The United Kingdom's Office of Fair Trading has ruled that a payday loan rate cap is unnecessary and would harm free market competition…
A T-shirt parody of the "Enjoy Coke" logo. This shirt reads "Enjoy Capitalism." Part of capitalism is a free market economy that would not restrict the payday loan with unnecessary (or even harmful) rate caps.

Petraeus passes out during Senate hearing on Afghanistan strategy

General David Petraeus fainted during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing about the Obama administration's Afghanistan war strategy.
Army General David Petraeus

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.

Get easy installment loans for bad credit

Don't let bad credit get in the way of you and the money you need now. Skip the hassles and apply here for installment loans for bad credit.
A woman smiling with two other women in the background.

Troubled asset ratio paints a worrysome picture of bank health

Reports on the first quarter of banking in the United States are in, and they show a very troubled picture of troubled assets. READ MORE...
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Credit crisis will cause a housing shortage as economy recovers

A housing shortage in 2011 might be caused by the credit crisis that is keeping homebuilders from adding enough inventory to meet demand...
a new home under construction on a clear day

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.

Big Butter Jesus on fire | Lightning strikes Solid Rock Church

Big Butter Jesus in Ohio was struck by lightning. This morning, the steel frame is all that is left. Will Solid Rock Church rebuild? READ ON
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BP claims a lack of big spills has hurt cleanup

BP's Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup is hampered by old technology. Why, do tell? BP claims it's because there have been too few spills…
A look at one of the oil spill recovery efforts used to deal with the COSCO Busan oil spill in the San Francisco Bay in November 2007.

Ready for iPhone pre-order | Apple store was down, now back up

The iPhone pre-ordering opened today; Apple announced there will be a white iPhone 4. The Apple store isn't down, but is AT&T the only carrier?
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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.

Employer health care costs rising despite health care reform bill

Rising employer health care costs in the next year despite health care reform are passed along to workers in the form of higher deductibles.
An operating room during surgery

Payday lending: Know where it is legal

Payday lending in America has been the subject of a wide variety of state legislation. Know where payday loans are legal by READING HERE…
A legal gavel and a stack of payday lending cash.

Student loan default trend compared to the subprime loan crisis

Student loan default is increasing as borrowing for college is compared to the market conditions that led to the subprime loan crisis.
A woman posing in her graduation gown outdoors

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.

Eurobonds to secure high rating for Eurozone emergency loans

Eurozone countries are teaming up to create a company to take out emergency loans. Why are they doing this, and will it work? READ ON...
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Lithium in Afghanistan for electric cars: a blessing and a curse

Lithium in Afghanistan, as well as rich deposits of other precious minerals, could further complicate U.S. goals in the Afghanistan war.
A U.S. soldier on guard in Afganistan