Monthly Archives: February 2011

Death may not end student loan obligations

Many families who are grieving the loss of a child are finding that they are also responsible for paying off thousands in student loans.
Student loans

Congressman Christopher Lee resigns amid Craigslist scandal

The publication of e-mails and photos responding to a Craigslist personal ad caused Christopher Lee to resign as a congressman in New York.
Chris Lee

Allentown, Pennsylvania, natural gas explosion damages 24 homes

A natural gas explosion destroyed row housing in Allentown, Penn. UGI utilities says the gas main under the homes recently passed inspection.
Natural gas

Where Is The Best Place To Get Payday Loans Online and Why?

There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?
There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords speaks to medical staff

Wounded Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords reportedly can speak now and is making significant progress in her physical therapy regimen.
Physical therapy

Pirates hijack one-fifth of daily U.S. oil imports in one attack

Somali pirates, operating from mother ships, are preying on strategic shipping lanes in the Arabian Sea and recently hijacked a U.S. supertanker.
u.s. oil imports

L.A. health officials give tips on safe Ecstasy use at raves

The L.A. health department published guidelines for safe Ecstasy use after an Ecstasy overdose death at a publicly sanctioned rave ...
ecstacy overdose

Why Borrow Money On Installments To Keep From Defaulting On Bills And Ruining Your Credit?

Many people are shocked at how damaging it is to have a low credit score. Many though have found a temporary solution with installment loans.
Many people are shocked at how damaging it is to have a low credit score. Many though have found a temporary solution with installment loans.

House defeat of Patriot Act bill blindsides GOP majority

Defeat of a Patriot Act bill that would have extended government surveillance authority apparently caught House Republican leaders off-guard.
patriot act defeated

Woman bites into razor in Walmart ice cream, but won’t sue

A woman who bit into a broken razor blade in her container of Great Value brand ice cream doesn't plan to sue Walmart or the manufacturer.
Great Value

Bad mortgage nightmare could cost banks $60 billion

A clause in many mortgage securities says that banks will buy them back if they go bad, but banks are gearing up to fight their obligations.
Bank of America

How To Use Short Term Loans To Save Your Budget

There are plenty of things eating your budget and late fees on the bills is typically the biggest waste and easiest to fix with short term loans.
There are plenty of things eating your budget and late fees on the bills is typically the biggest waste and easiest to fix with short term loans.

Costly DMAE cream delivers little more than common moisturizers

DMAE cream is being marketed as a face lift in a jar, but dermatologists say you're better off saving your money with a standard moisturizer.
anti aging products

Possible end in sight for mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie

The Treasury Department will make some proposals soon about what to do with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including letting them go under.
Timothy Geithner

Art Schlichter: Super Bowl ticket probe finds millions in fraud

Art Schlichter is a former quarterback who has used his connections to swindle people out of millions. The Super Bowl was his latest target.
Super Bowl tickets

Personal Loans Online Do Not Requre Credit Checks Or Collateral Deposits

Credit checks cause damage to your credit score. These are the factors that you will appreciate knowing so you can get a personal loan without ruining your credit or putting up collateral.
Credit checks cause damage to your credit score. These are the factors that you will appreciate knowing so you can get a personal loan without ruining your credit or putting up collateral.

As more Americans rent, buying a home has become cheaper

U.S. home ownership is falling, and as more people rent homes, buying a home has become cheaper than renting one in most major U.S. cities.
buying cheaper than renting

Flu vaccine kills all strains in early tests

A new flu vaccine, thus far tested on 11 people, has proven to kill almost all strains of the flu virus. It could end the yearly vaccine.
Kleenex

Ryanair faces mutiny after unexpected fee hits passengers

A group of more than 100 students delayed a Ryanair flight for three hours when they were hit with an unexpected fee for overweight baggage.
Photo of a Ryanair plane

Why Using a Cash Advance For a Spending Spree Is a Very Bad Idea!

Cash advances, although a modern convenience, are not to be used for for irresponsible spending. Use them wisely and you will improve your financial situation.
Cash advances, although a modern convenience, are not to be used for for irresponsible spending. Use them wisely and you will improve your financial situation.

NASA: Russian claims of Apophis collision with Earth exaggerated

The odds of an Apophis collision course are slim, but astronomers warn that the need for an asteroid deflection strategy cannot be ignored.
apophis collision course

Pregnant mom mistakenly given abortion pill instead of antibiotic

Colorado mother-to-be Mareena Silva thought she was getting antibiotics. However, her pharmacist accidentally gave her an abortion pill.
Photo of two methotrexate pills. The round yellow pills – which also come in tablet form – are shown next to a ruler in order to illustrate their size.