Daily Archives: January 21, 2011
Mississippi Congress stalls on payday loan legislation
The Mississippi state legislature has stalled on passing a bill that would further regulate the payday loan lending industry in the state.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Walmart plans a healthy Great Value brand
Wal-Mart has promised that over the next five years it will reduce food prices while making processed foods healthier.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Will Mayan apocalypse occur when Betelgeuse goes nova in 2012?
Betelgeuse, a star in the constellation Orion, will eventually go nova, and some mistakenly think this will trigger the Mayan apocalypse.
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Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
FiSCA moves to where the financial regulatory action is
The Financial Service Center of America (FiSCA) has moved to Washington, D.C., to be close to the payday lending legislation changes to come.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Gas prices expected to continue rising in the year ahead
Gas prices are rising, and they may go higher. Rising demand along with seasonal supply restrictions could result in $4-a-gallon gas in 2011.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Joe Lieberman declines to run in 2012
Senator Joe Lieberman is retiring, as he is declining to run for re-election in 2012, after four terms in the United States Senate.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Do orthotics help? One study says maybe not
Two biomechanical researchers say orthotics do not have a "measurable effect." That doesn't necessarily mean they help, but they don't seem to hurt.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Chinese monetary policy has the world seeing red
China's monetary policy of controlling the yuan could spell another global crisis, says the New York Times' Paul Krugman in a Jan. 21 op-ed.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Google seeks to overpower Groupon with Google Offers
Google Offers, an online coupon site aimed at competing with Groupon, will go live soon. Google couldn't buy the company, so it made its own.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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?
Buyouts and cuts featured heavily in new Maryland budget
The new Maryland budget, proposed to the legislature today, contains cuts in employment and health care to make up a $1.6 billion shortfall.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Mary Rice
The shocking story of the evil Apple pentalobe screw conspiracy
Apple is frustrating technophiles with the pentalobe screw, which makes it impossible to take iPhones apart without the rare pentalobe screwdriver.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
National Hug Day, January 21, celebrates healing power of hugs
National Hug Day and the Free Hugs Campaign are not officially associated, but they're a perfect pair for encouraging simple acts of kindness.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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