December 2010 Archives

Monthly Archives: December 2010

California short term business loans are drying up

The picture for small business isn't good, says a California Reinvestment Coalition study. San Diego small business needs credit to flow.

Interior shot of a Bank of America branch.

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

More people are getting bank loans and buying houses

Home sales crept up in November, as more people got bank loans and bought houses. However, sales are still way down from levels of a year ago.

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

WTF? CIA launches WikiLeaks Task Force to assess Cablegate

The WikiLeaks Task Force, known at the agency as WTF, seeks to assess the impact of Cablegate on intel operations ...

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

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.

Musty odors prompt Lipitor recall expansion

Pfizer has expanded its Lipitor recall due to reports of a musty odor potentially linked to use of a wood preservative.

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

Maryland avoids higher taxes by paying back unemployment loan

Maryland is one of just a few states that is going to avoid paying the federal government billions in interest on short-term loans.

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

James Clapper hung out to dry in interview with Diane Sawyer

James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, wasn't told about 12 terrorists arrested in England before a Diane Sawyer interview.

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

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.

Top Tech Gifts for the 2010 holidays | Your five best bets

Choosing a tech gift, if you're a "technology person" or not, can be tough. Here are your five best options for the 2010 holidays.

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Incidents of attempted loan fraud skyrocket during credit crunch

Attempted fraud on mortgage loan applications soared in 2010 as more desperate borrowers fudge on credit and employment histories...

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

False foreclosures: More great news for homeowners

Incidents involving false foreclosures are on the rise in the U.S., where the foreclosure process is now choked by inefficiency and fraud.

Close-up of the door to a home. The door is cracked, as if it had been kicked open.

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

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.

Skype down | More than 8 million users drop off service

There are reports all over the web of Skype being down -- and it has been for over an hour. Is Skype heading the way of the 2007 outage?

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

New Year good luck food | 7 things to eat for good luck

When the New Year comes around, you can make quite the feast from eating foods that supposedly provide good luck. Here are 7 good luck foods for New Year.

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Confederate gunboat C.S.S. Peedee discovered in S.C. river

Archaeologists from the University of South Carolina have discovered the wreck of the C.S.S. Peedee, a Confederate gunship.

Navy Historical Center -- In this Matthew Brady photograph, a nine-inch Dahlgren gun on a slide-pivot mounting is seen in operation aboard a U.S. Navy warship during the Civil War. A similar gun, originally mounted on the famous Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia, was recently loaned to the Fredericksburg Area Museum, Fredericksburg, Va., for a three-year exhibit. On March 9, 1862, CSS Virginia battled the Union ironclad USS Monitor in the famous Battle of Hampton Roads, an action in which the two ships fought to a virtual draw and revolutionized sea warfare.

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

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.