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…
Monday, September 13th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
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.
Friday, September 10th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
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?
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
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.
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...
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
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.
U.S. basic labor suffers due to aggressive tech industry staffing
The U.S. labor industries are suffering lack of talent because many of the country's top talent are being recruited by the tech industries...
Thursday, September 9th, 2010 by By $ Bonnie Jones
Two Federal Reserve banks want higher rates on emergency loans
In recessions, the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates on emergency loans to banks low. A few regional Fed banks want rates raised a bit...
Thursday, September 9th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Falling credit card debt hurts economy, helps lending industry
Falling credit card debt drags on consumer spending and economic growth, but it helps credit card companies stabilize earnings and losses.
Thursday, September 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.
Jobless claims decline and trade deficit recedes
Jobless claims declined over the last month, and the trade deficit has also been reduced. These are good signs, but they indicate slow growth.
Thursday, September 9th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Truce in Apple/Flash feud called with open app approval process
The Adobe Flash/Apple feud ended now that Apple announced a transparent app approval process that allows cross-platform development tools...
Thursday, September 9th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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