Daily Archives: December 17, 2010
Why the claim that fake Christmas trees are eco-friendly is wrong
A study by an environmental consulting firm showed real Christmas trees are a more ecologically friendly option than fake Christmas trees...
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Acción promotes success for Chicago microentrepreneurs
Acción is the microfinance company for small businesses in Chicago, Ill. Its 60-month installment loans for business are reasonably priced.
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Administration: Principal reduction keeps foreclosures in check
The regulator for Fannie and Freddie won't let the agencies participate in principal reduction to stem a rising tide of underwater mortgages.
Friday, December 17th, 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.
Provo Tabernacle fire destroys historic Utah building
The Provo Tabernacle has been mostly destroyed by a fire of unknown cause. People in the building the night before "smelled something odd."
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Arizona sues Bank of America over loan modifications
Arizona is suing Bank of America for fraud over mortgage loan modification practices. Nevada reportedly will follow suit in the near future.
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Saccharin not a health threat but may still cause weight gain
The EPA has removed saccharin from the list of products that require documentation for disposal. This doesn't mean saccharin's totally safe.
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Picower estate to pay $7.2 billion in Madoff fraud agreement
Madoff trustee Irving Picard has reached a $7.2 billion settlement with Madoff associate Jeffry Picower's estate in relation to the Ponzi scheme.
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Shoppers need less pay day cash to nab holiday gifts
The prices on a lot of consumer goods are at the lowest levels in decades, so shoppers may have to part with less pay day cash this season.
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Bank On Dallas trying to reduce need for Texas payday loans
The Dallas City Council is trying to limit the customer base for short-term credit by creating a new program for unbanked customers...
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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?
Tax bill passes Congress and extends Bush tax cuts
The tax bill extending the Bush-era tax cuts has passed through Congress and will be signed by the president, thanks to bipartisan effort...
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Did CDC food-borne illness estimate undercut food safety bill?
Some think the timing of a CDC report revising foodborne illness cases downward from earlier estimates was influenced by politics. ...
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Free Shipping Day precedes Christmas shipping deadlines 2010
Today is the day you can get free shipping by Christmas for many online stores -- but if you're shipping yourself, the deadlines are coming too.
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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