December 2010 Archives

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

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.

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

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.

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.

The downtown San Diego skyline, photographed at night.

Thursday, December 16th, 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.

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

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.