Daily Archives: April 27, 2011
Sony sued over Playstation Network hack that exposed millions
Sony has been slapped with a class action suit over the Playstation network hack that exposed millions to possible identity theft.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Wal-Mart customers are losing too much money, says retailer
Wal-Mart has gone through seven straight quarters of sales decline. As a result, CEO Mike Duke has refocused the company's lens on lower prices.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
30 percent interest for late payments at Bank of America
Watch out for default interest rates. Despite new rules, credit card issuers like Bank of America will still raise rates sky high.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Banks used free Fed money in financial crisis to profit, not lend
Free money from the Fed intended to boost lending was used to pad bank profits with sweetheart bond deals instead ...
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
What to do if potential HUD fraud threatens your deposit
Buying an HUD home should take 60 days at most, experts claim. If you're having trouble and suspect fraud, here's what you can do.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Antique tax breaks for oil and gas industry fall out of fashion
Record profits, high gas prices and the current budget cutting craze could spell the end for billions in oil and gas subsidies.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Unmarried couples face different standards in finance
The Census Bureau has noted a rise in the number of cohabiting couples. Cohabitation, without marriage, can make finances trickier.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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