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.
Smartphone

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.
Credit Card

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.
Marble statue of the impish love bandit, Cupid.

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.
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.

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.
Bank of America

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.
Weed

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.
The FDIC insignia that guarantees $100,000 deposit insurance for U.S. banking customers.

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.
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.

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.
Sticker Tree

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 ...
shark attacks worldwide

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 ...
trans fat depression study

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?
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?

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.
File photo of the character Sgt. Schultz from “Hogan's Heroes.”

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 ...
Photo of brain activity of adhd kids.

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.
Photo of a blackout.

You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit

Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.

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 ...
super bowl betting

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.
Disney carousel death

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.
Paperwork

Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times

Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.

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.
Couch

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.
Photo of a car