Monthly Archives: August 2010

Facebook Places: the privacy issues of location-based networking

Facebook Places location-based networking broadcasts users' locations to mobile advertisers and people they may or may not know. READ MORE...
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Taxpayer installment loans to be paid soon after GM IPO

GM has just filed for an IPO, after days of intense speculation. The Treasury installment loans will be on the way to paid after the GM IPO.
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Fed survey shows lending standards easing for first time in years

After years of tightening, banks are loosening credit card and small business lending standards, according to a Federal Reserve bank survey.
two hands in a tug of war with a credit card

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.

University scientists dispute government oil spill report

A government oil spill report says 75 percent of the oil is gone from the gulf, but studies warn of toxic plumes in deep water and food safety.
Photo of oil on a beach.

Calling 888-5-OPTOUT can save you from identity theft

888-5-OPTOUT is a consumer tool backed by the FTC that enables people to opt out of getting pre-approved credit offers and related mail ads.
A VISA debit card bearing a photo of a cat peering down through a hole in the ceiling.

Facebook clickjacking joins growing list of social network scams

The Facebook clickjacking scam follows the recent pattern of using bogus Facebook buttons to lure users into identity thieving traps...
A women using a laptop next to man with mask symbolizing identity theft

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.

What you need to know before applying for a credit card

A new study finds that there is a lot of discrepancy in how upfront credit companies are with their customers... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE >>>
Two women sitting on the couch using a laptop and talking about applying for a credit card.

Nationwide egg recall triggered by widespread salmonella risk

A massive egg recall affects more than 200 million eggs suspected to have salmonella contamination and sold in grocery stores nationwide...
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Choose your own payday with an online cash advance

Need money now? To find out how easy it is to access your next paycheck today, fill out a quick online application at Personal Money Store..
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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.

Rod Blagojevich gets only a single guilty verdict

After two weeks of deliberating, jurors on the Rod Blagojevich court case found the former governor guilty of one count of lying to the FBI.
Al Capone

You have options with installment loans for bad credit

Avoid more damage to your credit and apply for installment loans for bad credit. Put a stop to small money problems the fast and simple way.
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Easy personal finance tips for debt proof living

Simple, easy changes to everyday personal finance habits can get you started on the road to debt proof living that will save you from stress.
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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.

John Bolton says Israel has three days to bomb Bushehr

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton says Israel has "three days" to bomb Iran's Bushehr nuclear facility. READ ON…
A map of the Middle East. Iran and Israel are depicted in green. Insets include John Bolton and a tall glass of lemonade.

What is the world coming to?

When countries move away from each other and isolate themselves, it slowly sows fear, misunderstanding and hate, breeding war and hostility.
Flags of different world nations

Stashitwear foils pickpockets, but pleases drug dealers

Need to secure cash while traveling? Try Stashitwear. The hidden pocket underwear also has the attention of drug dealers, unfortunately…
A two-woman pickpocket team working over one rube of a dude.

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.

U.S. News college rankings contain no surprises

Harvard topped the U.S. News college rankings for 2011, but these days students want a good deal on a quality education, not years of debt..
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Geithner orders Fannie and Freddie to change

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner announced in a recent press conference that some changes, though unclear, are coming for Fannie and Freddie.
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