Monthly Archives: March 2011

Airline fare hikes blamed on rising fuel prices

A sixth increase in airline ticket prices for the year has brought the average price of a ticket up to $260 as gas prices continue to rise.
Jet Fuel

Android selling more smartphones than Research in Motion

Android is now the best selling operating system for smartphones. It has finally dethroned Research in Motion, maker of the Blackberry.
Blackberry

US considers replacing paper dollar bills with dollar coins

The U.S. Government Accountability Office wants $1 bills to be replaced entirely by $1 coins. Hundreds of billions of dollars could be saved.
The back of a 2006 Benjamin Franklin silver dollar. The classic U.S. colonial slogan “E Pluribus Unum: Join, or Die” and drawing of a segmented snake adorn the back of the coin.

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.

Consumers borrowing more money but not from credit cards

A recently released Federal Reserve report indicates that more people are borrowing money, but fewer of them are doing so with credit cards.
Credit Card

Libya needs food: The struggles of humanitarian aid

The crisis in Libya rages on, and refugees are finding it difficult to obtain food. The U.N. and U.S. are spearheading food delivery efforts.
El Saharara oil field in Libya. Fire billows from a vent.

Million-dollar home sales increase as prices continue to slide

Wealthy Americans are taking advantage of depressed prices and low mortgage rates on large loans while the housing market continues to decline.
luxury real estate

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.

At final hearing for TARP, critics call bailout program a failure

As TARP ends, the Treasury official in charge of it defended the program, but critics said that it only helped Wall Street, not Main Street.
wall street banks

Gas price rises nationwide fueling speculation of energy crisis

The quickly rising gas prices are fueling fears of a global energy crisis, though the unrest in Libya has not created a shortage of supply.
Gas prices

Peanut butter recall 2011 highlights danger of cutting funding

In a recall expected to cost $50 million or more, peanut butter in 16 states has been recalled; it's one of hundreds of recalls each year.
Skippy Peanut Butter

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?

Small business hiring big reason for drop in unemployment rate

Small businesses, which have been bearing the lion's share of job creation in the economic recovery, are picking up the pace. Unemployment is dropping.
labor market

Blue Shield of California audit deems 59% rate hikes reasonable

Some insurance customers in California are facing rate hikes of up to 59 percent. Though the state can review, it does not have legal recourse.
Doctor's office

Plunging interest rates make mortgages low cost loans for now

Those who can qualify for financing could make a killing in the current real estate market. Low interest rates make mortgages low cost loans.
Home

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.

CFPB directorship post in doubt for Elizabeth Warren

The White House still hasn't been able to secure spots for CFPB and OFR leadership. The gridlock is a palpable manifestation of the status quo.
Side-view close-up of CFPB director candidate Elizabeth Warren, who also happens to be in charge of the search for the position.

More carry-on luggage costing TSA millions

As travelers balk at airline baggage fees, more are carrying their luggage through security. Extra inspection costs TSA $260 million per year.
A cat sleeps atop a piece of carry-on luggage.

Tapping US oil reserves will not lower gas prices, Obama says

Oil industry analysts and the White House administration insist tapping the oil reserve would do little to combat rising gas and oil prices.
tapping oil reserve

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.

February jobs report shows decline in unemployment

The Labor Department has just released the February jobs report, which shows that unemployment has continued to decline so far this year.
Unemployed

FDA recalls 500 medicines; low cost can mean unsafe manufacturing

The FDA has recalled more than 500 prescription medications that have been sold without being tested for safety, a relatively common problem.
Pills