December 2010 Archives

Monthly Archives: December 2010

Tax compromise boosts markets, along with partisan bickering

A proposed compromise with Republicans by the Obama administration trades extending the Bush tax cuts for a further unemployment extension.

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

New York Mets sued by Bernie Madoff trustee Irving Picard

The New York Mets have been sued by Bernie Madoff trustee Irving Picard. The Mets will give Madoff profits to victims of the Ponzi scheme...

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

Court rules that electronic cigarettes are not drugs

The U.S. Court of Appeals has officially ruled that electronic cigarettes are not drug delivery devices and should be regulated like tobacco.

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

US job openings trending upward in new Labor Department report

A Labor Department Job Openings report showed October job openings reached a two-year high, and economists expect the trend to continue ...

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

US Cellular ranked best by Consumer Reports

In the annual Consumer Reports survey of cell phones and phone service providers, U.S. Cellular was ranked best, and AT&T was rated worst.

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

Texas prosecutors stand mute over state of death penalty

The constitutionality of the death penalty is being argued in Texas, but Harris County prosecutors have decided to stand mute on the matter.

A Paris “die-in” demonstration in which most of the participants are wearing while death masks.

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?

There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.

Omaha Steaks | Expensive mail-order quality can be had at home

Ordering an Omaha Steak may seem like a good way to spend holiday cash, but you can have better-quality steak for less in three days at home.

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Rising oil prices driven by global weather, markets and politics

Crude oil prices topped $90 a barrel on news that the Bush tax cuts were extended. National gas prices rose 10 percent in the past week ...

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Study links aspirin and cancer survival – don’t start pills yet

A study has found that taking low-dose aspirin for five years or more may reduce risk of dying from cancer, but the research is inconclusive.

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.

Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.

Heavy controversy abounds as Michelle Rhee starts Students First

Michelle Rhee is one of the most controversial figures in public education; she has started an advocacy organization called Students First.

Monday, December 6th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Deductions for mortgage payments may be a waste

The merit of homeowners being able to deduct interest paid on mortgages may not pay much instant cash out to homeowners who really need it.

Monday, December 6th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

Few survivors remain to honor fallen on Pearl Harbor Day 2010

About 3,000 of 60,000 U.S. military personnel present at the Pearl Harbor attack on Dec. 7, 1941, remain to observe Pearl Harbor Day 2010...

Monday, December 6th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

How To Get A Cash Advance Even With Bad Credit and Bankruptcy On Your Record

Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.