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...
Sunday, July 25th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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 ...
Saturday, July 24th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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..
Saturday, July 24th, 2010 by By Deborah Weiss
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.
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...
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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...
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
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....
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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?
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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...
Friday, July 23rd, 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.
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.
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 by By Detorreon Pla
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...
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Thursday, July 22nd, 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.
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.
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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…
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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...
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
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...
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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...
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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