Daily Archives: February 3, 2011
Experian starts using rental payment data to figure credit scores
Experian is the first major credit reporting agency to factor in paying rent on time, rather than just paying late, to a credit score.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
GOP called out for saying forcible rape differs from other rape
HR 3, a Republican bill written to make getting abortions harder, included the term "forcible rape." That was removed, but problems remain.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Top 10 cities with the most credit card debt
Do you live in one of the top 10 cities in the United States for credit card debt? Access to payday loans could have saved you a bundle.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Our 20-year-old internet is finally running out of IP addresses
A new Internet protocol has been ready for a decade that will expand the web from the size of a golf ball to the size of the Sun ...
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Interest rates on credit cards hit highest point in 13 years
The average interest rate for credit cards is at its highest point in more than a decade. Base rates are being raised thanks to the CARD Act.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Bellagio Casino arrest: Judge’s son stole $1.5 million in chips
A man accused of stealing more than $1.5 million in chips from the Bellagio has been arrested; turns out he is the son of a Las Vegas judge.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Baltimore doubling down on speed cameras
The City of Baltimore is issuing more speeding tickets and collecting more money, but it is paying most of the money to the camera company.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Blackout of Egypt internet cost millions in lost revenue
Estimates are emerging of damage done by the shutdown of Egypt's internet. The nation lost an estimated $80 million to $90 million in revenue.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Brooklyn nun Mary Turcotte lied to cover consensual encounter
A nun of a fringe Christian sect has admitted that she falsely accused a made-up black man of rape in order to cover a consensual encounter.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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?
Senate passes 1099 repeal, rejects health care repeal as expected
The 1099 rule was viewed by both parties as a burden to small business, but they remain bitterly opposed on health care reform ...
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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