September 2010 Archives

Monthly Archives: September 2010

Near-miss of Earth underscores need to deal with asteroid threat

Two asteroids passed between the orbits of the Earth and moon Wednesday, putting the spotlight on efforts to prevent a catastrophic asteroid impact.

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Boehner fuels Bush tax cuts buzz with hint of G.O.P. compromise

Republicans say if the rich can't keep the Bush tax cuts, no one can. But John Boehner, looking ahead to mid-terms, is softening his stance.

Monday, September 13th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

MERS speeds mortgage process, yet raises serious concerns

MERS is a corporation whose electronic process streamlines mortgage paperwork. However, serious legal concerns may point to mortgage fraud…

Foreclosed Palm Springs, Calif., home with a graffiti message on the garage door that reads "Mortgage fraud by Mission Hills Mortgage."

Monday, September 13th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

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.

Some homebuyer tax credits were low interest loans

Nearly a million people must repay the homebuyer tax credit they filed for. They got low interest loans for getting loans for a home.

Monday, September 13th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

Tropical storm Igor turns into Hurricane Igor

Tropical Storm Igor became Hurricane Igor recently, and the Category Four storm is headed toward Bermuda. It may become a Category Five.

Monday, September 13th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

More skin in the game a key to preventing another housing crisis

Higher down payments on mortgage loans are one of many reforms experts say the federal government continues to avoid.

higher down payments, aka skin in the game

Friday, September 10th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

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.

Pentagon to buy Operation Dark Heart first print for book burning

In an unprecedented attempt at censorship, the Pentagon wants to buy the entire first printing of Operation Dark Heart, an intelligence officer's memoir.

Friday, September 10th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Senate confirms Austan Goolsbee as economic council chair

Austan Goolsbee has been selected as chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Will he create change Americans can believe in?

A public domain file photo portrait of Austan Goolsbee, who was approved by the Senate to chair the Obama administration's White House Council of Economic Advisers.

Friday, September 10th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

Accident victims could have crash tax to go with deductible

If you get in an accident away from home and emergency medical service comes to the scene, you get billed regardless of fault or injuries.

Friday, September 10th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

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.

Agency says e-cigs need FDA approval as drug delivery devices

The FDA has warned electronic cigarette companies to stop claiming they help smokers quit and to stop making them with poisonous chemicals.

Friday, September 10th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Bite bedbugs back with the facts (Pt. 2)

Bedbugs are icky, but they aren't as bad as you think. Here are some tips for dealing with them. Watch out, though - it can get pricey...

A close-up of bedbug fecal matter and discarded exoskeletons on the side of a mattress.

Friday, September 10th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

The top 6 things you do not know about bedbugs (Pt. 1)

There are bedbug myths and bedbug facts. Discover the top six things you should know about the pests, which are quite expensive to be rid of…

Friday, September 10th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

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.