Monthly Archives: January 2011
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.
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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 ...
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Payday loan APR Fees and How They Compare To Other Financing Rates
A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.
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.
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Installment Loans Online and How They Differ From The Average Payday Loan
One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.
Funding for Birmingham construction jobs has dried up
While Alabama builders in Birmingham and elsewhere seek funding for construction jobs, the number of accepted jobs has plummeted.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Colorado rancher breeds rare Panda Cow
A Colorado rancher has successfully bred a Panda Cow, a rare breed of miniature cow that takes specific genetic manipulation to produce ...
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
China announces newfound ability to reprocess spent nuclear fuel
China has mastered reprocessing spent uranium and plans to become the world leader in nuclear power generation within the next two decades.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
The Ease and Convenience of Short Term Loans Needs To Be Managed In A Smart Way
It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.
House Republicans eager to vote on repeal of health care reform
House Republicans with a new majority want to launch the 112th Congress with a vote to repeal health care reform before State of the Union.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
B of A buys bad guaranteed loans back from Fannie and Freddie
Bank of America has recently put aside some serious cash to compensate Freddie and Fannie for bad guaranteed loans B of A is responsible for.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Dollar General to open 625 new stores, create 6,000 jobs
Good news for the unemployed or underemployed: Dollar General, reportedly the largest U.S. retailer, is opening 625 stores and 6,000 jobs.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
What You Need To Know To Keep From Getting Trapped By Cash Advance Addiction
Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.
Goldman Sachs Facebook deal sets bank up to manage possible IPO
Facebook raised $450 million from Wall Street bank Goldman Sachs, which as a major shareholder is positioned to underwrite a Facebook IPO.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Investigation: NYC snow bosses bought beer, encouraged slowdown
An investigation by New York officials is looking into accusations that snow cleanup supervisors purchased and drank beer during work hours.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Ron Franklin loses bowl job over remarks to Jeannine Edwards
ESPN announcer Ron Franklin lost his Fiesta Bowl announcing spot after offensive sexist remarks made to sideline reporter Jeannine Edwards.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
No Credit Check Personal Loans From The Comfort Of Home - A Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.
USDA getting into the loan guarantee business
Despite funding that may or may not come through, the USDA is promising four biofuels loan guarantees that it claims will create jobs ...
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Thousands of dead birds fall from the sky in Arkansas town
A perfect storm of New Year's fireworks and hail may have caused thousands of dead red-winged blackbirds to fall from the sky in Beebe, Ark.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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