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Payday lenders turn to Indian tribes for business partnerships
In order to stay open despite increasingly harsh legislation, payday lenders have had to turn to Indian tribes and form business agreements.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
SBA lending programs to expand on February 15
The Small Business Administration is starting up two new lending programs that are aimed at increasing the number of small business loans.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Yahoo to unveil tablet-based news service later this year
Yahoo announced the Livestand tablet-based news and magazine publishing service. This comes just in time for the rumored release of iPad 3.
Thursday, February 10th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Pirates hijack one-fifth of daily U.S. oil imports in one attack
Somali pirates, operating from mother ships, are preying on strategic shipping lanes in the Arabian Sea and recently hijacked a U.S. supertanker.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Disney carousel death one of three major injuries in 4th quarter
A 76-year-old woman died after riding Disney World's Prince Charming carousel -- one of three injuries to elderly guests this quarter.
Monday, February 7th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Watch 2011 Super Bowl commercials without pesky football game
The Super Bowl commercials 2011 are already leaking on YouTube. You can watch them all in a timely matter -- even if you don't have a TV.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Bellagio Casino arrest: Judge’s son stole $1.5 million in chips
A man accused of stealing more than $1.5 million in chips from the Bellagio has been arrested; turns out he is the son of a Las Vegas judge.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Fannie and Freddie raising mortgage loan lenders risk fees
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are raising risk fees for mortgage loan lenders, making it that much harder for Americans to purchase homes.
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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?
Publix ice cream recall | Mistake in release distracts from risk
The FDA and Publix supermarkets have released a voluntary recall of ice cream -- but the recall announcement contained one big mistake.
Monday, January 31st, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Ven-A-Care chases down Medicare defrauders, collects bounties
Ven-A-Care is a small pharmacy that makes money by whistle-blowing on big pharmaceutical companies that commit Medicare and Medicaid fraud.
Thursday, January 27th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
New Say on Pay rule gives shareholders vote on CEO compensation
The Say on Pay rule the SEC approved Wednesday as part of the Dodd-Frank Act lets shareholders decide whether CEOs are worth their salaries.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
LightSquared cleared by FCC to build nationwide wireless network
LightSquared has the FCC's OK, but industry groups have raised concern that the network will interfere with GPS and emergency communications.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Google Offers coupons previews available through maps.google.com
A specific search conducted on Google today could show you a preview of possible Google Offers options, but there's no word on official launch.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Car salesman fired for Packers tie offered a new job
A car salesman in Chicago was recently fired for wearing a Green Bay Packers tie. However, the media attention led to a new job offer.
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Apple to integrate pay-by-wave iPhone payment system
Apple seems to be eyeing a move toward iPhone and iPad payment systems that would let users pay for purchases using their Apple devices.
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Baltimore, Maryland, to get short term loans for solar panels
Companies and homeowners in Baltimore, Maryland, will soon be offered zero-interest leases for photovoltaic systems, which make solar power.
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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