Monthly Archives: July 2010

Reverse mortgages | Using equity or stealing homes?

Seniors are pulling equity out of their homes using a product known as reverse mortgages. The fine print, though, is causing serious problems. READ ON...
A photo of a large house

Is the five second rule giving way to a zero second rule?

The five second rule may save money by limiting food waste, but new studies suggest a zero second rule may be more appropriate and safer ...
A cartoon illustration of the old-wives' tale regarding food and bacteria that we know as the "Five Second Rule."

Payday loans beat credit cards for quick cash

Credit cards are expensive! People from all walks of life are discovering that payday loans are a more economical way to borrow quick cash..
Chose payday loans online, instead of credit cards, for your immediate cash needs.

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.
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.

International Court of Justice supports Kosovo separation

According to the International Court of Justice in The Hauge, Kosovo has not violated any international law by declaring its independence...
Kosovo Flag

Seven banks cannot meet capital requirements in Euro stress tests

The Euro stress tests have revealed that after the Greek bailout, seven major European banks can't meet capital requirements of 91 surveyed.
HSBC Bank

Yellow Sea turns black from China oil spill

The recent China oil spill has turned the Yellow Sea black. Estimates of the spill's size have doubled as crews work to clean up the spill...
The recent China oil spill is located in Dalian.

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.
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.

Capital One sued once again for deceptive interest rate increases

The Capital One class action lawsuit, revived on appeal, accuses the credit card company of deceptive lending and unfair competition. READ ON....
Capital One corporate signage

Wall Street reform includes a new whistle-blower provision

Wall Street reform has passed into law. Did you know it includes a whistleblower provision that gives informants a cut of government fines?
New York subway mosaic reading "Wall Street."

Milwaukee flooding devastates Northern Midwest

Flooding in Milwaukee closed the Milwaukee airport, and opened a sinkhole in downtown Milwaukee. Further storms are anticipated. READ ON...
Flood on the Danube

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.
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.

Kansas payday loans

It's not always sunny in The Sunflower State. But with Kansas payday loans, we'll help you find that yellow brick road to financial stability.
Couple smiling

North Korea threatens U.S. military exercises as sanctions mount

North Korea threatened to get physical as the U.S. and South Korea prepared joint military exercises and a new round of sanctions hit. READ ON...
an aircraft carrier flanked by escorts

Advance America stock tumbles after store closures

Advance America is closing 122 of its stores after Arizona banned payday lending. Payday lending may end up getting regulated to death someday.
Ghost town

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.
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.

Oil spill cap will stay in place when Tropical Storm Bonnie hits

Tropical Storm Bonnie is bearing down on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, but the oil spill cap is holding and will remain in place.
a satellite photo of a tropical storm

Online payday loan company settles with W.Va. consumers

FFD Companies, a Nevada-based online payday loan group, will refund over $300,000 in fees and interest to W.Va. consumers. READ ON…
Close-up of a man's hand signing a legal settlement.

Easy payday loans may be limited by consumer protection agency

Elizabeth Warren, a candidate to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has spoken out against short term credit like payday loans...
elizibeth warren on the left in a meeting

Keep Your Debt to Credit Ratio Down By Using Personal Loans Instead of Credit Cards

The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.
The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.

Will T-Mobile sell the iPhone 4 in third quarter 2010?

Rumors are circulating that T-Mobile may begin selling iPhone 4 units in third quarter 2010. Allegedly, there's an 80 percent chance. READ ON...
An out-of-box view of an iPhone 4. Catherine Zeta-Jones did not come in the box, but she appears interested.

Raytheon selects Alabama for new missile plant

Raytheon, the giant defense contractor and electronics pioneer, has canceled a missile plant in Tuscon and moved it to Alabama. READ ON...
Sea Sparrow missile being fired