Yearly Archives: 2010

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.
One Dollar

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.
how not to spend payroll tax holiday

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.
Hairspray

Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft

Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.

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.
Magnification of prostate cancer cells.

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.
a woman holding a large sandwich

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...
Neanderthal

How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today

Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.

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.
Headphones

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...
Islamic traders who use Shariah law to guide their investment choices.

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.
Sugarloaf

Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?

Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?

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.
Nucor

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.
Soda

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 ...
tea party activist

You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit

Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.

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.
A female model.

Leon Walker charged with felony hacking for reading wife’s e-mail

Leon Walker has been charged with felony hacking, a crime that carries a five-year sentence, for checking and reading his wife's e-mail ...
Gmail

Ensure your happy new year with a year-end financial checklist

Before you pop the cork on New Year's Day, find some extra 2010 tax deductions and make your 2011 financial resolutions to have a better year.
financial goals

Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times

Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.

Pay down credit card debt | Using science to pay it down faster

Studies have found that most people don't pay down their credit card debt using the fastest formula. Here's how to get out of debt faster.
Paying off debt

Avoid work rumors | 4 ways to keep out of the rumor mill

Avoiding work rumors is easy -- if you keep a few simple things in mind. Here are four easy places to start.
Water cooler