Monthly Archives: October 2010
FCC pressures Verizon to refund $50 million in phantom charges
After a 10-month FCC investigation, Verizon will refund $50 million to reimburse 15 million customers for data services they did not order.
Monday, October 4th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Traveling to Europe warned against in terror alert
The U.S., U.K., and Japanese governments have all issued a terror alert, advising citizens not to travel to Europe for their own safety.
Monday, October 4th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Payday loans with no credit check exist for a reason
People go to payday lenders because they can get loans not available at any bank. Especially because there is no credit check involved...
Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
Shoplifting: The unseen drag on the economy today
Shoplifting gets more than just the thief in trouble, as many hard working consumers and struggling small businesses feel the pain, as well.
Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 by By $ Bonnie Jones
Cigarette smoking: Does nicotine have you in its grasp?
Quitting smoking is not easy, but is possible. This addictive drug is damaging not just with your health, but your general financial health.
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 by By $ Bonnie Jones
Parenting discipline: Are you raising spoiled children?
Raising spoiled children is very damaging, especially for the child's future financial and emotional welfare. Learn how you can void this...
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 by By $ Bonnie Jones
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.
Guatemala STD experiments echo Tuskegee experiments
The revelation that the United States sanctioned experiments on Guatemalans by infecting them with an STD echoes the Tuskegee experiments...
Friday, October 1st, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Pete Rouse faces tough task as new White House chief of staff
Pete Rouse is replacing Rahm Emanuel as White House chief of staff, a position that many have described as the toughest job in government...
Friday, October 1st, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Ig Nobel Prizes have been handed out
The Ig Nobel Prizes have been handed out for 2010. Ig Nobel prizes are awards for useless or ridiculous research in nine different fields.
Friday, October 1st, 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.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn about detection and prevention. Know the myths and arm yourself with information.
Friday, October 1st, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
TARP, after making bailout a dirty word, comes to an end Oct. 3
TARP comes to an end Oct. 3 after getting results at a discount, but because of TARP "bailout" has become the dirtiest word in politics...
Friday, October 1st, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
White House stimulus report shows Recovery Act worked as planned
The White House stimulus report outlines a well-planned, well-executed program with strict oversight that apparently did achieve results...
Friday, October 1st, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Nintendo Wii games are losing popularity
Nintendo Wii games have dominated the market for years. But looking at current figures, the motion-sensing console appears to be struggling.
Friday, October 1st, 2010 by By Franrose
Brazilian Blowout | Dangerous product or safely straight hair?
Brazilian Blowout markets itself as a safe alternative to other chemical straighteners. New tests, however, say it might be dangerous...
Friday, October 1st, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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