Monthly Archives: August 2010

Gluten free diet | How to cut out wheat, barley and rye

The gluten-free foods market in the United States is estimated at $1.7 billion. Cutting wheat out of your diet doesn't have to cost extra, though. READ ON...
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On Ultrinsic college students can gamble on their grades

Ultrinsic helps college students find motivation to succeed by empowering them to wager on whether they'll get A's – or that they won't fail…
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20 percent of homeowners under water on mortgage loans

Recent studies show that despite some improvement, more than 20 percent of mortgages are underwater and foreclosures are still increasing.
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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.

Who are these people Robert Gibbs is talking about?

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs lambasted a group of people he referred to as the Professional Left. How does he define this group?
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Decline in worker productivity may be good for economic recovery

A decline in worker productivity after several quarters of gains could mean that employees are maxed out and companies need to start hiring.
workers pouring molten steel in a factory

Jury is out on whether toning shoes actually work

NFL great Joe Montana swears by Skechers Shape-Ups, but scientific studies question whether toning shoes actually improve health and muscles.
Close-up of a woman's feet as she wears sandals that are marketed as toning shoes that help improve muscle tone in the calves, thighs and gluteal muscles.

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.

Pop Tart Store | Building your own Pop-Tarts

A new store has opened in Times Square - Pop Tarts World, where you can build your own toaster pastries. You can make your own at home, too.
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Maxine Waters in same boat as Charlie Rangel

Representative Maxine Waters has been charged with ethics violations not long after Rep. Charlie Rangel was reprimanded by Congress...
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Expect tougher FHA mortgage loans due to rising risk of default

Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance will get more expensive because rising delinquencies and foreclosures have depleted reserves.
a sign advertising FHA home loans

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.

Video of Melodi Dushane McNugget rampage becomes public record

The video showing Melodi Dushane's New Year's Day tirade in reaction to not getting her McNuggets has become public record. Watch it here...
closeup of chicken nuggets

Personal Money Store | Best place to apply for a loan by phone

With Personal Money Store's wide network of direct payday lenders online, getting a loan by phone has just gotten faster and easier. START HERE
business man looking into the camera and holding a cell phone.

Google/Verizon deal marks beginning of the end for net neutrality

A deal between Google and Verizon has other Internet stakeholders saying that this huge deal signals an end to the era of net neutrality...
a cartoon satirizing google by geek and poke

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.

Buy and Bail | Skipping out on guaranteed loans more common

More homeowners are purchasing a second home -- but they're doing it to secure lower payments before they skip out on their first mortgages.
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You would be surprised at who needs guaranteed loans

It is surprising who needs guaranteed loans at one point or another. Ford Motor Company got guaranteed loans to help it through the recession.
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Verizon iPhone rumors churning again

Verizon iPhone rumors surfaced again Monday as the blogosphere spread around gossip about an Apple Qualcomm order for CDMA chipsets. READ MORE
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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.

Anti-taxation and the de-evolution of America

Taxation has been a hot-button topic throughout human history. Paul Krugman argues that anti-taxation has America circling the drain…
A tea party member with an anti-taxation sign that reads "Carpenters against new tax's."

Skype IPO | Details revealed, date not yet set

Skype has filed the first paperwork required for an initial public offering. The filings showed surprising numbers on the financial health...
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