Daily Archives: October 13, 2010

Payday loan lenders could not prey on the poor if they tried

Critics allege that payday loans prey on the poor. In reality, payday lenders couldn't prey on the poor even if they wanted to.
Migrant Mother

Obama denies the existence of shovel ready jobs

In a recent interview with the New York Times, President Obama said "shovel ready" jobs never existed, thanks to the way Washington works...
Shovel

Transgender golfer Lana Lawless suing LPGA over gender rule

Post-gender-reassignment surgery golfer Lana Lawless is suing the LPGA for barring her from competition because she was not “born female.”
Photo of golfer Lana Lawless with her women's long drive championship trophy.

Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft

Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.

New York UFO sightings were likely balloons

Twitter exploded recently with reports of a New York UFO sighting. However, many eyewitnesses claim the objects seen were merely balloons.
Flying saucer

Ex-Google exec founds ZestCash, online lender to the underbanked

New company ZestCash will be using "Google-style data crunching" to offer flexible repayment plans for online loans of $500 or less...
underbanked online lending

Facebook and Microsoft team up with Bing Search

The results you get on Bing search may now integrate info from your Facebook network. Is this integration going to help Microsoft beat Google?
Bing

How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today

Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.

Story of Chilean miner mistress steals spotlight from rescue

The rescue of the Chilean miners has a new twist. Apparently, a Chilean miner mistress and his wife will make him choose once he is topside.
House

Get payday advance loans and avoid an overdraft

If you can't figure out the best way to keep your bank account in the positive, let me give you an idea: A payday advance loan can help...
A man smiling into the camera.

FCC to propose bill shock regulations that rein in mobile fees

"Bill shock" regulations proposed by the Federal Communications Commission aim to protect cell phone customers from getting surprise charges.
bill shock regulation to prevent this as pictured

Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?

Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?

Michelle Rhee resigns in D.C., schools everywhere lose

Michelle Rhee, Chancellor of D.C. Schools, has been pressured to resign. Teachers' unions won't miss Rhee's high-pressure approach.
Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools Michelle Rhee at a NOAA conference.

Apple Inc. patents text filtering technology to prevent sexting

Apple Inc. has been granted a patent on its new technology designed mainly to block sexting, but the technology goes far beyond that purpose.
Texting

Apple Inc. reaches record high stock price

During a banner year, stock price for Apple Inc. shot to an all-time high of more than $300. The iPad, iPhone and iPod continue to dominate.
Red Delicious

You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit

Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.

Experts: Foreclosure moratorium will harm weak housing market

Government officials and housing industry experts agree a foreclosure moratorium will only further weaken the housing market, not help it...
foreclosure moratorium

Oklahoma Earthquake | 4.3 quake does no significant damage

This morning, a light earthquake shook Oklahoma. The quake was felt as far away as Dallas / Fort Worth and no major damage has been reported.
Oklahoma

Chile miners rescue live | Chile flag flown at San Jose mine

Watch the Chile miners rescue live here, as well as an explanation of the Texas flag vs Chile flag question.
Chile Flag