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?
Blackberry

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.
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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.
Kosovo flag

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.

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.
second look program small business lending

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…
A neon bar sign advertising Budweiser beer. A lizard is seated atop the logo, which is a reference to a past advertising campaign where three different frogs croaked out "Bud-wei-ser."

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.
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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.

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...
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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.
republicans take a swing at repealing health care reform

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.
Photo of some Similac baby formula.

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.

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.
Bank of America

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.
Payday Lending Statistics

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.
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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.

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.
Sugarhouse Casino

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.
illegal foreclosure document

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!
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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.

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.
stuxnet worm spreads via thumb drives

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.
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