Monthly Archives: December 2010
U.S. companies reap record profits by creating jobs overseas
While the unemployment rate remains stubbornly high, U.S. companies are prospering by creating more jobs overseas ...
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Employee satisfaction survey says workers are not happy
A new employee satisfaction survey by Manpower tells a sad tale: a whopping 84 percent of workers will actively seek better jobs in 2011...
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
H&R Block stops offering short term loans against tax refunds
H&R Block has been forced out of offering short term loans against tax refunds. The company will try to offer alternatives to refund loans.
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
How your payroll tax holiday can really mean something this year
Much of the $240 billion payroll tax holiday will be spent on lattes, but discipline can turn yours into real money and savings on interest.
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Police respond to Miami Airport explosion caused by hairspray
Miami Airport today was overrun by bomb squads, police and TSA officials when a can of hairspray exploded; the can was packed in someone's bag.
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Index finger length may indicate prostate cancer risk
A newly published study of index finger measurement in relation to ring fingers indicates that it could be a predictor for prostate cancer.
Tuesday, December 28th, 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.
Dutch Sandwich is a tasty tax evasion for U.S. multinationals
The Dutch Sandwich is a complex tax-evasion scheme that multinational corporations use to move billions in profits to Caribbean tax havens.
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Neanderthal diet more sophisticated than previously thought
Recent discoveries indicate that the Neanderthal diet was not necessarily mostly meat. Neanderthals cooked a fair amount of veggies, too...
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Motivating workout music | Get the most out of your workout tunes
The right workout music has been scientifically proven to help make workouts more effective. Here are places to start building your playlist.
Tuesday, December 28th, 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.
Shariah Islamic stock index opens in India
The BSE TASIS Shariah 50 – a Shariah-compliant Islamic stock index – has opened for business in India. It taps a trillion-dollar industry...
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Sugarloaf ski lift collapses in wind gust; ski patrol evacuating
The Spillway East chairlift at Sugarloaf Ski area in Maine has been blown off its tracks by a wind gust. About 100 skiers are being evacuated.
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Home prices in October beat forecast, dipping lower than expected
A double dip in the housing market is imminent, analysts say, as home prices continue to fall and dropped further than expected in October.
Tuesday, December 28th, 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.
Economic growth in Louisiana dependent on government loans
Louisiana is facing tough economic times, but the combination of government loans and economic incentives is bringing in new businesses.
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
New Year’s Eve party ideas for kids | 10 minutes to a great party
If you're celebrating New Year's Eve with kids, the party doesn't have to be stressful. Here are several ways to make the party plenty easy.
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Death panels sneak in under the radar as a Medicare regulation
A Medicare rule paying doctors to give advice about end-of-life care has conservatives spreading paranoia about death panels once again ...
Monday, December 27th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Attractive models solicit bone marrow donors in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts organization recruited attractive models to solicit bone marrow donations. It may have also been committing insurance fraud.
Monday, December 27th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Recent spike in gas prices the beginning of a long-term trend
Gas prices have soared over the past month and experts expect oil futures to top $100 a barrel in 2011 and reach $5 a gallon by 2012 ...
Monday, December 27th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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