Daily Archives: April 18, 2011

Students optimistic about the future, despite expecting less cash

People ages 18 to 24 are optimistic about their futures, despite the fact that many of them think they won't be as wealthy as their parents.
College students graduating

China struggles to curb inflation that threatens global growth

China's central bank has raised interest rates and the deposit reserve ratio in an effort to cool the nation's overheating economy.
chinese economy

Lansing says no to payday lending as Michigan economy flails

Lansing, Mich., legislators want to zone payday lenders out. This wisdom is questionable, in light of HB 4214 and Michigan's financial woes.
A roadside stop sign in Ireland that is almost completely obscured by ivy.

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.

Jesse Jackson Jr. says iPad is killing publishing, costing jobs

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is saying the iPad is a job-killer, but experts say the device creates opportunities for publishers and college students.
Close up of an iPad in a man's hand. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is clearly visible on the touchscreen display.

Tax day: Nearly half of Americans owe nothing

Income tax returns are due today, April 18. Here are some surprising facts about taxes in the U.S. For example, 45 percent don't owe them.
Internal Revenue Service building placard

S&P enters budget debate by lowering U.S. credit rating outlook

Stocks fell when Standard & Poor's announced that partisan budget bickering has led the agency to downgrade the U.S. credit rating outlook.
New York Stock Exchange