Monthly Archives: November 2010
Medical loss ratio rules could pay insurance rebates to millions
Health and Human Services announced new rules establishing the minimum amount of premium revenues insurers must spend on patient care.
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Celebrity credit and debit cards should be avoided
Celebrity endorsed prepaid debit cards seem great because it's a person from TV endorsing a product. Those cards aren't usually a good idea.
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
School closures and late start school days
Snow, ice and bad weather can lead to school closures and late-start school days. Most school districts try to inform parents very quickly.
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Government collars drunk nuclear weapons transport drivers
The U.S. Energy Department has investigated 16 incidents involving drunk nuclear weapons drivers. They were drunk while on duty, not driving.
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Insider trading probe affects cross section of financial industry
A sweeping insider trading investigation by the SEC is affecting the financial industry at many levels, and charges could be filed this year.
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Books on tape can help further your education
Advance your education! Books on tape provide great opportunities for you to begin learning all the things you've always wanted to explore..
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Lee West
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.
Ingmar Guandique convicted for murder of Chandra Levy
Ingmar Guandique has been convicted of the Chandra Levy murder. The conviction is odd, as there is little direct evidence that he did it...
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Wi-Fi signals are damaging trees, says Netherlands study
The ultra-fine particles in Wi-Fi radiation are damaging trees, according to a Netherlands study. Could other living things be in danger, too?
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Situation for New Zealand miners takes a turn for the worse
The status of the New Zealand mine has not improved. The trapped miners have not been heard from, and a rescue is becoming less likely...
Monday, November 22nd, 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.
One billion people cannot afford health care, says WHO
The World Health Organization has released some sobering numbers regarding just how many people in the world cannot afford health care...
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Amazon Black Friday 2010 ads | Save even more this season!
Don't wait for Black Friday to get started-begin your holiday shopping now. Shop today with Amazon Black Friday 2010 ads and save even more.
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
St. Louis singled out at the top of Most Dangerous Cities list
The CQ most dangerous cities list, based on FBI violent crime statistics, has been called "irresponsible" by St. Louis officials.
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
47 years have passed since JFK assassination
It has been over 37 years since the JFK assassination. It was one of the most shocking events in modern American and world history.
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Amazon Black Friday 2010 deals lead to state complaints
Amazon has started their Black Friday deals almost a week early - but everyone from customers to state tax collectors are complaining.
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Find a scholarship: Save money and challenge yourself
There are many scholarships out there, most of which can be found easily online. Start searching and don't stop until you find the right one.
Sunday, November 21st, 2010 by By Lee West
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.
Family meals improve grades for children, prevent substance abuse
Studies have shown that family meals drastically help improve children's grades as well as help them stay away from drug and alcohol use....
Saturday, November 20th, 2010 by By Lee West
Teen drinking may be a problem of the press, not Four Loko
The recent Four Loko ban makes it seem kids in the United States are out of control. In reality, people shouldn't worry so much about it...
Saturday, November 20th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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