Daily Archives: January 11, 2011

Stimulate your economy: Spend that payroll tax holiday

If you're going to spend your payroll tax holiday, and you do it right, you could have a hand in helping turn the slow economy around ...
money to burn

Professor Alan Gin: San Diego County job decline leveling

University of San Diego economics professor Alan Gin sees a leveling off in what has for years been a negative San Diego County jobs outlook.
Photo of a San Diego beachfront food vendor's business location.

Long, steady decline in U.S. abortion rate ended during recession

A recent study implies that a decline in the United States abortion rate lasting more than two decades was interrupted by the recession ...
abortion providers

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.

Birth spacing and autism study took into account other factors

A study of 500,000 California children found that having siblings less than two years apart puts them at a higher risk of developing autism.
Autism

U.S. wage downturn eclipses that of 1981-82 recession

Economists note there has been a tremendous wage downturn. The recession has forced the unemployed to accept lower paying jobs than before.
An older woman, panhandling on a city street.

Verizon stock dives after iPhone announcement, Apple stock soars

Verizon stock dove after the company confirmed the Verizon iPhone, and analysts expect heavily subsidized iPhones to affect Verizon earnings.
verizon iphone rumors included a white model

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.

Tucson angels to shield mourners from Westboro Baptists

In response to Westboro Baptist Church's promise to protest funerals of the Tuscon shooting victims, the city will join in “angel action.”
Close-up of the hands of two people, joined in unity.

New rules on credit scores taking effect this year

A provision of the Dodd Frank financial reform act takes place regarding credit scores and reporting this year. It's a good change to know about.
Chris Dodd

iPhone available from Verizon starting February 10

The ordeal is finally over, and people can stop talking about the iPhone and Verizon already. The Verizon iPhone is available on Feb 10.
iPhones

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?

Military spending bill bans Chinese solar panels before Hu visit

The new military spending bill bans Chinese-made solar panels on the eve of an official trade visit by China's president Hu Jintao ...
chinese solar panels

Brisbane floods set to worsen as Australia is pounded by water

Flooding in Australia is set to worsen. Flooding in the city Brisbane will likely continue, and it is the worst flooding in over a century.
flooding