Daily Archives: January 4, 2011

U.S. auto sales increase for every major brand except Toyota

Every major automaker reported sales gains in the United States in 2010; Ford outpaced Toyota to take the No. 2 spot behind General Motors.
u.s. auto sales

Multiple Mississippi banks took bailout money, says Fed

Federal Reserve report released in December gives greater detail into how many and which banks took bailout money – and how much they took.
Photo of the Lamar Life building, located in Jackson, Miss.

Nintendo 3DS eye strain may be dangerous to children

The Nintendo 3DS has not even been released yet, but Nintendo warns that it could stunt children's eye development if it is used too much.
Nintendo 3DS

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.

New cancer blood test could revolutionize diagnosis and treatment

A new cancer blood test currently under study has the possibly to replace invasive biopsies and promote more effective cancer treatments ...
healthy blood cells

Tax filing deadline extended to April 18, 2011

Procrastinators, rejoice; the tax filing season for 2010 has been stretched out by a few days to April 18, 2011, thanks to Emancipation Day.
The logo of the Internal Revenue Service.

May 21, 2011, is Judgment Day, says Family Radio Worldwide

One pastor has said that May 21, 2011, is Judgment Day - the day of rapture. It isn't the first time the date of rapture has been predicted.
Church

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.

Borders on the brink of bankruptcy as printed book sales plunge

Years of declining sales have forced Borders to delay payments to publishers and seek refinanced vendor agreements to try to avoid bankruptcy.
borders bankruptcy

Largest loan lenders may settle with attorneys general quickly

The nation's largest loan lenders may settle with the probe into "robo signing" by a commission of all 50 state attorneys general.
Robot

2011 W-4 form | Not required, but recommended

There is a new 2011 W-4 form that addresses the payroll tax holiday -- but filling it out is not required unless you are starting a new job.
W4

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?

April Magolon sues Disney, accuses Donald Duck of groping

April Magolon is suing Disney over a claim that she was groped by Donald Duck. He isn't the first Disney theme park character to be accused.
A family – not that of April Magolon – is greeted by Donald Duck at a Disney theme park attraction. Honestly, Donald appears menacing.

CES 2011 begins year of the tablet in Vegas as Apple stays home

The 2011 Consumer Electronics Show will feature the introduction of numerous tablet PCs at an event that Apple doesn't bother to attend ...
consumer electronics show

Loan servicers found guilty of gouging in Reno, Nevada

One loan servicer in Reno has been found guilty by a jury of charging fees improperly. The investors say this is the first of many lawsuits.
Loan servicing

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.

Girl Scout Cookies | Tracing money from the fund-raising

The Girl Scout Cookies season is coming, but do you know where the money from those tasty treats is going? Not to the national organization.
Girl Scout Cookies

More flocks of dead birds show up in Louisiana

Flocks of dead birds in Louisiana have been discovered days after thousands of birds fell out of the sky in an Arkansas town on New Year's.
Starling