Daily Archives: August 30, 2010

Auto loan modification could be a good option

You know you can refinance auto loans? In fact, this is a great time to do it. Rates are low, and you can save serious money if you do...
Mercedes

BP advertising budget exceeds $1 million per week

BP will have to answer to Congress over claims that it's spending more than $1 million per week on brand ads while oil spill cleanup goes on.
A wilted caricature of the BP corporate logo.

The days of homebuying as an investment opportunity are long gone

The housing crisis means buying a home isn't the iron-clad investment opportunity it used to be; economists are saying it never will be again.
the housing market is burning down, just like this house

Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft

Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.

China: Technological price for entry in the biggest market

According to news, Chinese may be putting the squeeze on technology companies to force over tech secrets as part of doing business in China.
A Chinese investor looks at an electronic board showing stock information.

Will the U.S. labor market rise from ashes of a lost decade?

America's "lost decade" of unemployment and labor market struggles should steer us toward a "new normal," says Pimco CEO Mohamed El-Erian...
Pimco CEO Mohamed El-Erian at a world economic conference.

Bloom Box fuel cell uses secret formula to produce clean energy

The Bloom Box fuel cell is being used by companies such as Google and eBay to save hundreds of thousands of dollars on the cost of energy...
a lotus flower used as photo illustration for Bloom Box fuel cell

How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today

Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.

Wal-Mart widening the gender partition

Recently, in the U.S., the women workers of Wal-Mart claimed that the company discriminates against gender in terms of the employment of women.
Photograph of a Wal-Mart store exterior in Laredo, Texas

Katrina anniversary marked as Hurricane Earl gathers force

The fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina was observed recently, just as Hurricane Earl reached Category Three status in the Caribbean...
Hurricane Lilli