Monthly Archives: February 2011
Rising gas prices could be a setback to recovering U.S. economy
Middle East unrest is driving up prices at the pump, which is dampening consumer spending when the United States economy needs it the most.
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour signs payday loan legislation
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has signed new legislation that will keep payday lending in the state for at least three more years, says the AP.
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Mortgage modification programs under fire from Republicans
Federal mortgage modification programs are coming under fire for not working. Congressional Republicans want to cut them and save $38 billion.
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Adam Wainwright elbow injury derails Cardinals season
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright will miss 2011 because of elbow surgery. Will the Cardinals be able to keep Pujols on the team?
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By Mallard Gokey
Surgery saves girl’s face from Parry-Romberg syndrome
One in a million have Parry-Romberg syndrome. The autoimmune disorder causes one side of the face to stop growing as the body rejects it.
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Chinese censorship of LinkedIn could affect proposed IPO
LinkedIn has hit the Great Firewall of China after a discussion group asked for opinions about the Jasmine Revolution in the Middle East.
Friday, February 25th, 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.
Wisconsin Assembly passes bill curtailing collective bargaining
The Wisconsin Assembly has passed the bill diminishing collective bargaining rights of state workers, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate.
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Credit card delinquencies and debts fall in 2010
TransUnion reports that during the final three months of 2010, delinquencies and the national average debt for credit cards declined.
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Wall Street bonuses fall as executive salaries rise
Wall Street bonuses declined on average in 2010, but overall executive compensation rose because companies raised executives' base salaries.
Thursday, February 24th, 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.
Gadhafi speech blames unrest on drugs and Bin Laden
In a recent speech Moammar Gadhafi broadcast on Libyan television, he blames unrest and protests in Libya on al-Qaida and teenagers on drugs.
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Discovery launch sends storied space shuttle on final mission
When space shuttle Discovery completes its final mission, it will have flown farther and carried more astronauts than any other ship in the fleet.
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Disguised man robs Vegas casino of chips, escapes in taxi
For the second time since January, a disguised man walked into a Vegas casino, stole chips off the table, and walked out. He fled in a taxi.
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Everything you need to know about MacBook Pro 2011 ThunderBolt
Will early adoption of ThunderBolt for MacBook Pro 2011 kill USB 3.0 like Apple killed the floppy disc and marginalized the optical drive?
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Pentagon investigating whether psyops were used on Congressmen
The Pentagon is investigating whether members of the U.S. military used psyops, or psychological warfare techniques, on members of Congress.
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Saudi student Bush home bomb plot: Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari accused
Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari, a Saudi student who has been in the U.S. since 2008, has been accused of planning to plant a bomb in the Bush home.
Thursday, February 24th, 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.
LendingTree personal loans can empower your finances
LendingTree is an industry-leading online exchange where consumers can go when they need personal loans to deal with unexpected expenses.
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
New SBA lending program to start Feb. 28 with heavy restrictions
After months of waiting for the rules of a new lending program, most businesses will be left out in the cold because of strict restrictions.
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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