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...
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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…
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
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?
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
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.
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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...
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
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...
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
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...
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
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.
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Monday, August 9th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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
Monday, August 9th, 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.
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…
Monday, August 9th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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...
Monday, August 9th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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