Monthly Archives: October 2010

Payday loans are not just for people with bad credit

Payday loans are for anyone. Even those with good credit who are able get personal financing elsewhere often choose to get a payday loan.
A group of payday loan applicants.

Lead poisoning in children

Public awareness is needed when it comes to keeping ourselves and our children safe from lead poisoning. Here are some things to lookout for.
Toy recall

Celebrate National Pasta Month in style

October is National Pasta Month, and the best way to celebrate is to give all kinds of pasta a try. You could even try making your own pasta.
National Pasta Month

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.
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.

Buying a home: How payday loans can help

Are you looking at buying a home and need a loan? If a little extra money is all you need, the best thing to do is to apply for payday loans.
New homeowners

Alternative WTC collapse theories pick up steam

Conspiracy theories about the WTC collapse on Sept. 11, 2001, have been around since day one. Many still question the official explanations.
Iron sphere 911

Space tourism more accessible as competition drives down price

Space tourism came closer to reality with Virgin Galactic's successful test flight, and soon it will have competition from Space Adventures.
virgin galactic space tourism

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.
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.

Are chat rooms dangerous?

When it comes to chat rooms, one of the best things to remember is that the person you're chatting with is probably someone you don't know.
Online chat rooms

Ambani house is a $1.8 billion tower overlooking Mumbai slums

Indian billionaire Murkesh Ambani's new house, the most expensive residential property in the world, towers over the destitute Mumbai slums.
ambani house view of mumbai slums

Low inflation means no Social Security COLA in 2011

For the second straight year, there will be no Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA). Retirees and the disabled are concerned...
FDR-era poster advertising Social Security.

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.
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.

Are you a victim of living in fear?

Fear can even affect your social life and work choices. It can take over your thoughts and prevent you from doing things that make you happy.
A woman in fear.

Fed hints at more quantitative easing despite its failure so far

Ben Bernanke's Federal Reserve has pumped nearly $2 trillion into the economy since 2008, to little effect. The Fed may buy more treasuries.
quantitative easing

Brooklyn Bridge shut down because of flashlights

Police shut down the Brooklyn Bridge for more than an hour this morning to investigate suspicious packages that ended up being flashlights.
Brooklyn Bridge

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.
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.

Shibboleet | The code for getting through to tech support

XKCD's characters had a dream that saying shibboleet will get you through to tech support -- but where did it come from, and will it work?
Shibboleet support

Global Hand Washing Day 2010

The third annual Global Hand Washing Day is on Oct. 15, 2010. Take some time to educate yourself and your children about its importance...
Hand washing

Developers release 4.1 unlock for Apple devices

Now it's possible to unlock your iOS 4.1 devices. Should you jailbreak, or is the danger of losing the warranty and breaking the law worth it?
Unlocking a 4.1 device

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.
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.

CVS Pharmacy fined $75 million for being key meth lab supplier

Methamphetamine makers and users in the U.S. have CVS Pharmacy to thank for allowing sales of the raw materials that support their habit...
smoking methamphetamine, perhaps derived from CVS products

How do you like your tea?

Are you a tea lover? With the many different varieties and choices of tea, you can explore the world of tea and discover new, tasty finds.
Handling oolong tea.