Daily Archives: December 16, 2010
San Diego Small Business Micro Revolving Loans boost companies
Stressed San Diego small businesses can apply for Small Business Micro Revolving Loans. They're like installment loans for a small business.
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Fewer people are under water on mortgage bank loans
The number of people under water on the bank loans they used to purchase homes has declined, but that's partly because of foreclosures.
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
New Fed proposal takes aim at excessive debit card swipe fees
The Fed wants to bring swipe fees closer to what it costs banks to process debit card transactions, as required in the financial reform bill.
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Swine flu making a comeback in Britain
After a pandemic and panic last year, the swine flu is starting to make a comeback. Many new cases are starting to occur in Great Britain...
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
IKEA gives 12,400 bicycles, custom-made, for holiday bonus
IKEA gave each of its employees a flat-pack, assemble-your-own custom bicycle as a holiday bonus. Is this a hypocritical move for the company?
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Mac App Store poised to disrupt the software universe on Jan. 6
The Mac App Store, which sells Mac software under the Apple App Store model, is expected to upend the software development industry ...
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Rome and Moscow plagued by protests and riots
Riots have been breaking out all over Europe in recent months. Recent riots in Rome and in Moscow plunged both capital cities into chaos.
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Homemade bombs false alarm | New Haven explosives were fireworks
Christopher Clark's apartment was reported to the fire department for smoke, but so-called "homemade bombs" were also found in his residence.
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
New Fed exhibits proactive approach on credit cards
The Fed, in full contrast to recent regulatory policy, recently announced changes that will close certain key loopholes within the CARD Act.
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Odysseas Papadimitriou, CEO of CardHub.com
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?
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange freed on bail as appeal fails
The head of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange is free on bail. An appeal lodged against his bail was struck down in court, and he has been released.
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Record foreclosure drop in November credited to robo-signers
Fewer people lost their homes to foreclosure in November, but it was because banks backed off to deal with the robo-signing controversy ...
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Parent sues McDonald’s | Happy Meal toys make it hard to say no
A mother in San Fransisco is suing McDonald's for making it hard to say "no" to her children. Is this suit asking for nanny-state regulation?
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Walmart electric heater recall affects 2.2 million units
A Walmart electric heater recall is in effect for about 2.2 million units. Danger of smoke, burns and fire have caused a recall of four brands.
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Missile defense system test fails off California coast
A recent test of the nation's missile defense system failed. Various missile defense systems have been tested without success for decades.
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
The clock is ticking on tax deductible donations for 2010
Time remains to lower your tax bill if you have proper record keeping of tax deductible donations to qualified charitable organizations ...
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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