Daily Archives: July 30, 2010

Disney sells Miramax Films for $660 million

Disney has sold Miramax for $660 million. Miramax producers Bob and Harvey Weinstein are reportedly upset they didn't post the winning bid...
Independent film producers Bob and Harvey Weinstein.

Don’t sabotage your credit score! Make a budget and stick to it

Missed bill payments can seriously damage your credit score. Plan on how you will spend your money by creating a personal budget every time.
Man using a computer and holding up a past due bill.

Boston residents say fisher cats are to blame for missing pets

Reports of dead and missing pets in the Boston area are rising sharply, and residents across the region believe fisher cats are to blame ...
A missing pet poster of a cat nailed to a tree.

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.

Auto dealer exemption means first time car buyers must be wary

The auto dealer exemption in the financial reform bill means shady auto financing practices will continue. Don't let yourself be a target...
a sporty red car, mostly outside the frame

Credit score or credit scar? Which best describes your finances?

Your credit score tells the world how loan-worthy you are. Is yours a healthy number or has it been scarred by past poor financial decisions?
Woman peeking behind a blank white board.

Billy the Kid pardon angers family of the sheriff who shot him

A pardon for Billy the Kid is being considered by New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson. This angers the family of the sheriff who killed The Kid.
A vintage photograph of outlaw Billy the Kid

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.

Need cash today? Get cash today!

If you need cash today, time is everything. You won't waste time at Personal Money Store. Get up to $1,500, often in as little as two hours!
Woman biting into a green apple. Ocean background.

X Prize for new oil spill cleanup technology worth $1 million

The X Prize Foundation will award $1 million to the innovator who creates the winning new technology for the Oil Cleanup X Challenge-READ ON
An oil skimming vehicle in action on a polluted beach

Borrow money the easy way

It's hard to get bank loans and credit cards these days, but payday loans are still an easy way to borrow money even if you have bad credit.
A woman lying in the grass using a lap top.