Monthly Archives: December 2010
Get ready for New Year’s by learning Auld Lang Syne
One of the best things to do before New Year's Eve is to brush up on "Auld Lang Syne." The song is credited to Robert Burns, legendary poet.
Friday, December 31st, 2010 by By Peter Stone
St. Louis BOOST Loan helps businesses buy real estate
St. Louis businesses in need of 20-year installment loans should look to St. Louis BOOST loans to get a leg up on real estate buys.
Thursday, December 30th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
ESPN anchor Will Selva accused of plagiarism
Will Selva, an ESPN news anchor, has been placed on indefinite administrative leave for what is being called "unintentional plagiarism."
Thursday, December 30th, 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.
Steven Rattner to pay $10 million for raiding N.Y. pension fund
Former Obama car czar Steven Rattner has agreed to pay New York $10 million to settle a case involving his alleged raids of a pension fund.
Thursday, December 30th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Sugar prices at 30-year high as supplies deplete
The sugar prices 30-year high can be attributed to volatile weather, increased demand for "real" sugar and additional government regulation.
Thursday, December 30th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Finance expert Peter Schiff says home prices to fall considerably
In the Wall Street Journal, Euro Pacific Capital CEO Peter Schiff warns that home prices still have a long way to fall before they hit bottom.
Thursday, December 30th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Texas lawmakers propose SB 253 and HB 410 to limit payday loans
Texas payday loan stores are facing a re-definition bill and additional regulation that will, if passed, go into effect on September 1, 2011.
Thursday, December 30th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Indiana earthquake measures 3.8, riles heartlanders
A 3.8-magnitude Indiana earthquake was recorded Thursday by the U.S. Geological Survey. No damage was reported, but people were shaken.
Thursday, December 30th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
2011 holidays list and 2011 holidays observed
The full list of the official list of 2011 holidays observed by the federal government, banks and stock market, and holidays just for fun.
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Retailers lost $1 billion, thanks to blizzard
Retailers were hit by the East Coast blizzard. Estimates are that $1 billion was lost to the heavy weather that kept people in their homes.
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Forever Stamps good regardless of future postage rate increases
Buy Forever Stamps now and never deal with needing those annoying 1- or 2-cent stamps again when postage rates inevitably increase ...
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Bill Richardson to deliver decision on Billy the Kid by New Year
Bill Richardson, outgoing Governor of New Mexico, will soon decide whether to grant a pardon to dead but well-known outlaw Billy the Kid.
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
Black Eyed Peas recipe | Hoppin John is New Year’s good luck food
Black eyed peas are considered a good luck food for New Year's, and they are easy to cook and cheap. Try this basic recipe, or Hoppin' John.
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Surge in mephedrone abuse sounds alarms about latest legal high
After racking up a body count in Europe, the synthetic amphetamine mephedrone is filling hospital emergency rooms in the United States.
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Payday loan collection scam victims at risk of identity theft
In a payday loan collection scam, callers claim they are collecting overdue payday loans, but don't believe them and don't give information.
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Independa Inc. nominated for San Diego EvoNexus assistance
Health information technology startup Independa Inc. won assistance from San Diego EvoNexus. Business is apparently doing well because of it.
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
New York airports are open but still paralyzed by snow
The three major New York airports are still open despite conditions. However, flights in or out are slow due to paralyzing conditions...
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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