Monthly Archives: September 2010
Blackpad | Seven inches of Blackberry rumors
The Blackberry Blackpad could be the first major competitor to the iPad to come out -- but will it make an appearance at today's DevCon?
Monday, September 27th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Obama Internet policy expands to include greater surveillance
An Obama Internet bill will be going to congress next year. The bill will grant government greater rights to monitor private communications.
Monday, September 27th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Kosovo: Consequences of independence
The "Kosovo case" will remain open for a number of years, maybe even decades, largely because of the problems with legality and legitimacy.
Sunday, September 26th, 2010 by By $ Bonnie Jones
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.
Second look programs may be loosening lending standards
After urging from the White House, banks have been taking a second look at loan applications that could be loosening lending standards.
Sunday, September 26th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Get free Budweiser beer on Sept. 29 at National Happy Hour
Free Budweiser will be available Sept. 29. If you're of drinking age, Anheuser-Busch InBev wants your business to save the flagging King…
Saturday, September 25th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Blockbuster Video is getting bankruptcy loan modification
Blockbuster has filed for bankruptcy in order to get some loan modification. The huge video rental chain has been losing ground for years.
Saturday, September 25th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
Borrowing money is easy with no faxing payday loans
If you need to borrow money but don't want to waste more time and money just to find a fax machine, apply now for no faxing payday loans...
Friday, September 24th, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
The Republican pledge to repeal health care reform is unrealistic
The Republican Pledge to America promises to repeal health care reform, but it's an issue where politics may not be able to trump reality.
Friday, September 24th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Parents bug out over Similac recall 2010
Parents should know about the Similac baby formula recall 2010. Beetle parts and larvae have tainted five million cans of powdered formula.
Friday, September 24th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Miami hostage situation at Coral Gables Bank | Bomb remains
The Coral Gables Bank of America opened at 8 a.m. to a hostage situation this morning. Police confirm that the crime started Thursday.
Friday, September 24th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Report sheds light on controversial lending industry
A report that combines 10 years of academic and market research about payday loans, short term credit and the financial realities behind the business.
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Facts about extending the Bush tax cuts and the Obama tax plan
The divisive debate on the Bush tax cuts and the Obama tax plan rarely takes a close look at the facts and possible outcomes presented here.
Thursday, September 23rd, 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.
Sugarhouse Casino | Dangerous neighbor or badly needed stimulus?
Philadelphia's Sugarhouse Casino is officially open for business -- but that doesn't mean the debate around the issue is cooling off.
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Illegal foreclosure documents may vindicate millions of borrowers
A foreclosure document processor at a major mortgage lender authorized eviction of thousands of homeowners without reading their files.
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Easy payday loans
"Easy" and "within 2 hours" aren't usually what you think of when you think of loans, but there are easy payday loans of up to $1,500!
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 by By Brad A. Plumb
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.
Experts: Stuxnet is a military-grade cyber weapon aimed at Iran
The Stuxnet worm is a new cyber weapon experts believe was designed by a nation state to seek and destroy Iran's Bushehr nuclear reactor.
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
More new homes that no one wants to borrow money for
New homes are still being built. This summer saw an increase of new home construction, but fewer are secure enough to borrow money for one.
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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