Monthly Archives: December 2010
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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