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Effects of Recession Aren’t All Negative
Rising unemployment has caused a great deal of misery, but it has also encouraged people to launch new careers. READ about the silver lining HERE.
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 by By bryanh
Why some social media marketing strategies fail
The best social media marketing strategies won't work -- if you don't. Here are some of the most common marketing mistakes to look out for.
Monday, May 13th, 2013 by By bryanh
Diane von Furstenberg’s business branches out
With Springs furnishing company, Diane von Furstenberg will release an international line of furniture, bedding, tablecloths and bath accessories ...
Sunday, May 12th, 2013 by By bryanh
Payday loan APR Fees and How They Compare To Other Financing Rates
A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.
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?
Friday, May 10th, 2013 by By Sam Hoober
Google seeks to overpower Groupon with Google Offers
Google Offers, an online coupon site aimed at competing with Groupon, will go live soon. Google couldn't buy the company, so it made its own.
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 by By Steve Tarlow
Video game industry gives the U.S. economy a needed boost
The U.S. economy needs winners, and it has one in the video game industry. A recent study showed a contribution of $5 billion to the nation.
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 by By Steve Tarlow
Installment Loans Online and How They Differ From The Average Payday Loan
One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.
Centerville Pie Company Newest Beneficiary of the Oprah Effect
A mention of the pies on Winfrey friend Gayle King's radio show has sparked a flood of orders for the Centerville Pie Company in Cape Cod, Mass...
Friday, May 3rd, 2013 by By bryanh
National Broadband Plan: Universal access by 2020
The National Broadband Plan is a 360-page report outlining a strategy for universal broadband access in the U.S. What steps does it suggest?
Thursday, April 25th, 2013 by By bryanh
Scammers target payday loan customers
Payday loan collection scams involve harassing phone calls threatening arrest and jail if victims do not pay debts -- which they do not owe.
Sunday, April 21st, 2013 by By Ron Ford
The Ease and Convenience of Short Term Loans Needs To Be Managed In A Smart Way
It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.
Work at home business opportunities facing stronger regulation
The FTC has recommended new regulations for the work at home business opportunity market because of the frequent occurrence of fraud...
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 by By bryanh
Chick-fil-A protested for perceived anti-gay agenda
Fast food chain Chick-fil-A is being protested by gay rights groups for allegedly sponsoring anti-gay organizations.
Monday, April 15th, 2013 by By Sam Hoober
Government Programs Help Small Export Businesses
The Export-Import Bank and the Small Business Administration help small businesses that are interested in exporting products.
Monday, April 8th, 2013 by By bryanh
What You Need To Know To Keep From Getting Trapped By Cash Advance Addiction
Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.
National Affairs Magazine a Bold Move in a Weak Industry
National Affairs magazine, which printed its first issue yesterday, is meant to continue the work of The Public Interest, a magazine that shut down in 2005...
Saturday, April 6th, 2013 by By bryanh
Sex.com sets record for most expensive domain
The new owner of world-record value domain sex.com appears to have spent $13 million with no concrete plan so far on how to make money on it.
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 by By bryanh
Blue Shield of California wants 59 percent rate hike
Blue Shield of California wants customers to swallow health insurance premium hikes as high as 59 percent by March 1.
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 by By Steve Tarlow
No Credit Check Personal Loans From The Comfort Of Home - A Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.
Google slams Facebook over contact data inflexibility
The latest blow in the Google vs. Facebook war involves freedom to import and export contact data. Is Facebook not playing fair, or Google?
Monday, April 1st, 2013 by By Steve Tarlow
Over-budget ARC tunnel commuter train project canceled
Projects like the New Jersey ARC tunnel are great for infrastructure if costs are controlled. ARC was canceled again because of the budget.
Saturday, March 30th, 2013 by By Steve Tarlow
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