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.
Thursday, February 10th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Thursday, February 10th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Thursday, February 10th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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 ...
Wednesday, February 9th, 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.
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.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Wednesday, February 9th, 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.
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.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Tuesday, February 8th, 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.
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.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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