Daily Archives: November 29, 2010

College graduates have a smaller pay day to look forward to

A group with higher unemployment than the average is recent college graduates. More debt and fewer jobs mean less of a pay day to look to.
Graduation

Somali teen arrested for attempted Christmas Tree bombing

Mohamed Osman Mohamud was arrested for the alleged "Christmas tree bomb" attempt in Oregon. Federal agents arrested him in a sting.
Christmas Tree

iPad popularity leads to reduction in 2010 PC sales forecast

The popularity of the iPad and other tablets could be the beginning of the end of the PC era. It has already affected sales of PCs in 2010...
PC era over

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.

Germany must do more to avert economic crisis, says Cohen

German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants a euro zone 2.0, but critics wonder whether she is really willing to work to help make it happen...
Photograph of a fanned-out stack of euro bills.

Five budgeting tips that help cut the cost of convenience

Many American families and individuals can use these smart spending tips to help cut back the overgrown cost of convenience, a budget killer.
A typical fast food stand on Blackpool promenade.

How to prevent taking out a mortgage on a meth house

A home buyer stuck with a meth house can't live in it and usually can't afford meth clean up costs, which can run from $50,000 to $100,000.
meth house

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.

A holiday loan for your holiday needs

If you're like most people, you need extra money for the holidays. A quick online holiday loan can help you through the season. Apply today!
Laughing in the snow.

Fiji Water production bottled by Fijian government

The Fiji Water company has stopped production in Fiji after the government raised water extraction taxes amid strange circumstances...
Fiji Water

Feminist Muslim reform activist argues for racial profiling

Racial profiling and religious profiling by TSA at airports would be a good idea, argues Muslim reform activist Asra Nomani in a recent op-ed.
Shots of four sets of eyes from different ethnic backgrounds, stacked one atop the other.

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?

Free Whataburger during 12 days of Whataburger

For 2010, Whataburger is offering the 12 days of Whataburger promotion that will e-mail 12 free food coupons over 23 days to those signed up.
Whataburger

Cancun climate summit not expected to produce real results

An international meeting on climate change began Monday, but analysts don't expect much progress over last year's Copenhagen Accord.
site of monday's international meeting on climate change

Diplomats react differently to WikiLeaks and Cablegate

Reactions from diplomats and governments have been mixed to WikiLeaks and "Cablegate." Some condemn the release, while others approve of it.
Benjamin Netanyahu

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.

Rules on how to avoid holiday weight gain

The holidays are here, and so are the weight-gain traps. Don't fall victim -- learn how to avoid holiday weight gain with these simple tips.
Couple eating healthy.

Atheist billboard about Christmas ignites controversy

The controversy over a new Christmas billboard by the Lincoln Tunnel is huge. The American Atheists sponsored the board; it's not the first.
Atheist Billboard

Obama announces two-year federal pay freeze

The Obama administration is taking fiscal responsibility by the horns. A two-year federal pay freeze is the latest deficit control measure...
The U.S. Capitol building, photographed at night.

Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times

Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.

List of December holidays 2010

The list of December holidays in 2010 gives a lot of reasons to celebrate, including Hanukkah, the Islamic New Year and several desserts...
December Holidays 2010

WikiLeaks reveals confidential State Department diplomatic cables

The latest WikiLeaks release contains candid insight on international diplomacy and how the United States applies pressure to its allies.
Wikileaks State Department cables