Monthly Archives: March 2011
Investors considering medical marijuana IPOs
Medical marijuana and hydroponic supply companies are growing quickly, and two of the larger companies are considering offering public stock.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Bitter winter chills demand and new home sales plummet
The bitter winter, sluggish demand and lousy credit availability have chilled demand for new homes, and new home sales have dropped.
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Understanding the down side of avoiding credit
Eschewing credit is not a good way to build a credit history. Creditors want to see the borrower can handle credit responsibly.
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Firefox 4 smokes Internet Explorer 9 in first day downloads
Firefox 4 tripled the number of first day downloads logged by IE9, but it was helped by Microsoft's decision not to support Windows XP.
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Demand that debt collectors verify your debt before paying
When debt collectors beat down your door, stand up to them, and demand that they provide you with written verification of the debt.
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Unreported health care costs for Americans add up to billions
Americans spend more on health care than surveys report. Hidden costs such as ambulances and alternative treatments cost billions annually.
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Google Books ruling based on copyright and antitrust concerns
Google's project to digitize all of books in the world has been set back legally, but the judge has left open a window to eventual approval.
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Treasury kicks off small business lending with $53.4 million
Missouri, Vermont and Connecticut will be getting a boost to their small-business lending programs from the United States Treasury.
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
State university tuition hikes to lead to more student debt
The cost of tuition for higher education is increasing, and state universities are likely to keep raising rates because of budget cuts.
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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?
Supreme Court forces Fed to fess up about discount window loans
The Supreme Court legally binds the Fed to reveal which banks took discount loans during the financial crisis and how much they borrowed.
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Maryland challenges sovereign immunity in tribal lending case
Maryland is taking personal loans portal Western Sky Financial to court over personal loan rates. The company claims sovereign immunity.
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Delta Air Lines reduces services to Japan as fuel prices rise
Delta Air Lines is reducing service to Japan as the quake has cost airlines a lot of business, making the increasing cost of jet fuel worse.
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Social Security Disability Insurance may go dry in 4 years
Disabled workers of the U.S. may face a bankrupt SSDI fund in as little as 4 years, experts warn.
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Amazon defies Apple lawsuit by opening Appstore
Online retailer Amazon has defied Apple's cease-and-desist order by opening their Appstore today -- a move that could end up costing consumers.
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Debit card rewards next on the chopping block at large banks
The largest banks in the nation are adding debit card rewards program to the chopping block, due to new interchange fee rules.
Monday, March 21st, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Money-saving ways to avoid online news subscription paywalls
Online news junkies with tight budgets, rejoice. There are many ways to circumvent digital news paywalls.
Monday, March 21st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Beware phantom debt pains from charge-offs
Beware: Even after debt debt drops off your credit report, debt collectors may still be able to collect. Arm yourself with information.
Monday, March 21st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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