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How to find a cheap couch or love seat

Replacing furniture can be a chore. However, it's easy to replace a couch, love seat or recliner very inexpensively with the right shortcuts.
Couch

Yellow Sea turns black from China oil spill

The recent China oil spill has turned the Yellow Sea black. Estimates of the spill's size have doubled as crews work to clean up the spill...
The recent China oil spill is located in Dalian.

Defense attorneys call for Blagojevich/Obama subpoena

Defense attorneys in the Rod Blagojevich trial have requested the President to testify. A Blagojevich Obama subpoena could go anywhere...
Rod Blagojevich

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.

Teen drinking may be a problem of the press, not Four Loko

The recent Four Loko ban makes it seem kids in the United States are out of control. In reality, people shouldn't worry so much about it...
Beer

The Great American Smokeout 2009

November 19th marks the Great American Smokeout 2009, a day when people should abstain from smoking, and hopefully quit. READ MORE...
Its bad for you (image by flickr)

Nick Clegg and Liberal Democrats pressuring Brown and Labour

The upcoming UK General Election is creating a stir, as Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg is seriously challenging Brown and Cameron...

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.

Interest rates on credit cards hit highest point in 13 years

The average interest rate for credit cards is at its highest point in more than a decade. Base rates are being raised thanks to the CARD Act.
Visa

Utah online payday loans lender busted for Ponzi scheme

A Utah man and his two online payday loans companies have been sued by the SEC for defrauding investors of millions with a Ponzi scheme.
Trial

The Arizona ban and the financial reform bill

The effects of the Arizona payday loan ban include businesses closing and jobs being lost. Will the federal financial reform bill do likewise?
Grand Canyon

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?

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

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.
Chris Lee

Another UFO China incident closes airport

Another UFO China incident has occurred, and it closed an airport. Reports of UFO activity in China have been eerily common in recent months.
UFO

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.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown to resign

U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced he will be resigning as Prime Minister. British Government intrigue continues. READ ON...
Gordon Brown

Obama Internet policy expands to include greater surveillance

An Obama Internet bill will be going to congress next year. The bill will grant government greater rights to monitor private communications.
ear bud

Two Federal Reserve banks want higher rates on emergency loans

In recessions, the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates on emergency loans to banks low. A few regional Fed banks want rates raised a bit...
Rocket Launch

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.

Is the Flat Belly Diet a miraculous cure for flab?

The Flat Belly Diet says you can drop 15 pounds in 32 days. It certainly has some great features to it, but is it worth the hype? READ ON...
Rabbit eating

Obama State of the Union address calls for greater innovation

President Obama's State of the Union address called for greater investment in the future and for both parties in government to work together.
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