August 2010 Archives

Monthly Archives: August 2010

Mortgage loan closing costs on the rise

The closing costs for mortgages has gone up over the last year. It's getting more expensive to sell a home or pay off a mortgage. READ ON...

Monday, August 16th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

Groupawn tries to live on nothing but Groupon coupons for a year

Chicagoan Josh Stevens has taken up the Groupon challenge to wander the U.S. living off nothing but online coupons from Groupon for a year.

Monday, August 16th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Not all debt consolidation is created equal

A person has to be cautious about how they get debt relief. Debt consolidation plans aren't always the best for the consumer. READ MORE...

Monday, August 16th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

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.

Barclays Bank pays $298 million for sanctions violations

English institution Barclays Bank has agreed to pay the U.S. $298 million over illicit dealings with sanctioned enemies of state. READ ON...

A brass sign found outside a "Barclays Bank Limited" branch.

Monday, August 16th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

Obama throws another $3 billion at unemployed foreclosure loans

Mortgage foreclosure prevention just got a $3 billion infusion, but some say the housing market is too far gone for the money to really help.

Person holding burning match over wastebasket full of dollar bills

Monday, August 16th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Oracle sues Google over Android OS copyright violations

Oracle wants Google to "do no evil" when it comes to alleged patent and copyright infringement of Java in Google's Android OS. READ MORE...

Monday, August 16th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

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.

Miracle ending results in Columbia crash

The recent Columbia crash had a miracle ending. Only one fatality occurred, and the pilot managed to keep all of the wreckage on the runway.

Monday, August 16th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

Obama Ground Zero mosque comments spark more political discourse

President Obama's Ground Zero mosque comments intensified political theater about a proposed project in a neighborhood with many mosques...

Monday, August 16th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Worst venture capitalist moves in U.S. history

Startups need venture capital to get off the ground. Sometimes, VCs invest in real stinkers. Here are some of the worst VC bombs in history…

There's always one cupcake in the bunch that doesn't quite meet expectation. In this case, the frosting has boiled over and it’s a hot, sticky mess.

Saturday, August 14th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

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.

Static kill plugged gusher, but BP ordered to finish relief well

Thad Allen ordered BP to proceed with the relief well, even though tests showed the static kill plugged the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

A black and white photo of an offshore oil drilling platform

Friday, August 13th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Keep your credit card limit from being slashed without warning

As banks minimize risk, credit card limits are being cut without warning customers -- a practice that will damage even good credit scores...

an illustration of a meat cleaver chopping credit cards

Friday, August 13th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Retail sales rising more slowly than anticipated

U.S. retail sales saw a slight gain for the month of June, mostly from sale of cars and gas. The consumer price index also increased slightly.

Friday, August 13th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

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.