Monthly Archives: January 2011
Spokane bomb interrupts Martin Luther King Day parade
A Martin Luther King Day parade was interrupted in Spokane Wash. by a bomb. City workers found a bomb, which was disposed of by police.
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Proposed Texas budget looks for short-term solutions
Texas is trying to fill a huge budget shortfall -- and the proposed 2012-2013 budget cuts budgets by billions of dollars.
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Top party dips recipes | 5 quick dips for your party
When you're planning a party, an array of dips can be made quickly and easily -- and be sweet, savory, and everything in between.
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Understanding what payday loan APR is – and is not
Kevin Borland from the Consumer Financial Services Association sets critics straight on payday loans and APR.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Warnings of super storm in California nothing but Internet hype
Warnings of a super storm in California turned out to be a hypothetical scenario discussed at the ARk Storm Summit in Sacramento, Calif. ...
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Facebook phone number sharing is latest privacy issue debate
Facebook phone number sharing confused users into allowing developers access to contact information upon installation of a new application.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Self-filing taxes is better than giving preparers a pay day
Tax season is rapidly approaching. Many people would be surprised to know how easy it is to self file their taxes and save some serious cash.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Massive Pakistan earthquake in 2011 rumbles border region
A 7.4 earthquake hit the southwestern region of Pakistan, likely causing severe damage. The last major earthquake in Pakistan killed 80,000.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Lawsuit lenders prey on desperate personal injury plaintiffs
Lawsuit lenders convince cash-strapped plaintiffs to give up most of their future settlement in exchange for money now to fight their cases.
Tuesday, January 18th, 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.
Apple stock declines as Steve Jobs takes medical leave
Steve Jobs is taking a medical leave of absence from Apple for undisclosed reasons. Tim Cook will take over the reigns again until he returns.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Starbucks Trenta | 50 cents more than Venti, seven extra ounces
Starbucks has announced it will offer the "Trenta," a new, bigger size for its iced drinks -- and it is not an April Fool's Joke this time.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Baby woolly mammoth clone expected to arrive within six years
A new technique gives scientists hope they can create a wooly mammoth clone from frozen tissue that was found in Russian permafrost ...
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Where’s my refund | Getting your money from the government
The IRS provides services to help you track where your tax refund is - but there is some information you need to provide.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Jean Claude Duvalier returns to Haiti but may face arrest
Jean Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier, son of former Haitian dictator "Papa Doc" Duvalier, has returned to Haiti after over two decades in exile.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Can bookstores survive financial challenges?
Local, independent bookstores are trying to make do in a market turning ever more to e-readers -- but can they survive?
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Martin Luther King Day coming up Monday, January 17
On Monday, Jan. 17, Martin Luther King Day will take place, honoring one of the important people in the struggle for Civil Rights in the U.S.
Sunday, January 16th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Ways to save instant cash on leisure activities
There is no reason to pay full price for leisure activities if one does not need to. Learn to cut corners, and the savings can add up fast.
Saturday, January 15th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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