Monthly Archives: February 2011
Confession app making a profit from guilt
The confession app, targeted to Catholics, is a church-approved way of going through the motions. It costs $1.99 but doesn't provide benefits.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Use of credit cards rises for first time in two years
Credit cards are starting to make a comeback, as credit card use has risen for the past three months after two consecutive years of decline.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Valentine’s Day gift ideas, Proflowers codes and more
Before it's too late, savor these Valentine's Day gift ideas and set that mouse to clicking. Rich or not so rich, there are always options.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Bank of America to stop offering reverse mortgages
After only four years, Bank of America is shuttering its reverse mortgage business in favor of "going other directions," says the company.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Link discovered between marijuana use and mental illness
A new study has found marijuana use can cause mental illness symptoms to emerge years earlier in people at risk for developing mental illness.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Banker bonuses will have to wait three years, says FDIC
In order to make up for a huge deficit, the FDIC may soon require large banks to put higher amounts of cash into the deposit insurance fund.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Redecorate your kids’ rooms for less than $100
You can re-decorate your kids' rooms for less than $100. Redecorating doesn't always have to include repainting or buying new furniture.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Shark attacks worldwide in 2010 rose to highest level since 1980
Shark attacks increased 25 percent worldwide, but the recession and BP oil spill may account for a reduction of shark attacks in Florida ...
Monday, February 7th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Trans fats increased risk of depression in six-year diet study
In a Spanish study, eating trans fats increased depression risk while a Mediterranean diet had the opposite effect ...
Monday, February 7th, 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.
Internet land rush may lead to .nazi, .gay and .god domains
A new Internet land rush may be headed to every corner of cyberspace by spring, including such domains as .nazi, .gay, .muhammad and more.
Monday, February 7th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
ADHD diet study data doubted by pediatricians
A restrictive diet reduced hyperactivity for some children in a Dutch ADHD study, but pediatricians punched holes in the researchers' conclusions ...
Monday, February 7th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Does Obama actually trigger blackouts?
From the mind of Alex Jones comes a President Barack Obama who triggers blackouts and wages industrial warfare on an unsuspecting United States.
Monday, February 7th, 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.
Las Vegas sports book takes a bath on Super Bowl betting
Super Bowl betting hit Vegas hard when the favored Packers covered the spread and the Steelers covered the second half line ...
Monday, February 7th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Disney carousel death one of three major injuries in 4th quarter
A 76-year-old woman died after riding Disney World's Prince Charming carousel -- one of three injuries to elderly guests this quarter.
Monday, February 7th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Chase Bank in trouble for treatment of servicemember loans
Active duty servicemembers with mortgages or student loans through JPMorgan Chase are facing additional fines or changes to repayment.
Monday, February 7th, 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.
How to find a cheap couch or love seat
Replacing furniture can be a chore. However, it's easy to replace a couch, love seat or recliner very inexpensively with the right shortcuts.
Sunday, February 6th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
U.S. auto sales up thanks to new models and pent-up demand
A January year-over-year sales increase for U.S. automakers signals a strengthening recovery for the auto industry. Ford and GM saw the biggest gains.
Sunday, February 6th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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