Business

Juliette Brindak runs $15 million website, MissOandFriends.com

Juliette Brindak, 20, created the popular girls' website MissOandFriends.com. It attracted a book deal and is currently valued at $15 million.
File photo of Juliette Brindak.

Deaths lead to massive Graco recall of strollers

Several infant fatalities caused by a defect have spurred a Graco recall of models of baby strollers the company made between 2000 and 2007.
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Facebook apps caught harvesting personal IDs to sell for profit

Facebook apps like Farmville were discovered to be transmitting user IDs to data tracking companies who sell the information for profit...
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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.

Facebook and Microsoft team up with Bing Search

The results you get on Bing search may now integrate info from your Facebook network. Is this integration going to help Microsoft beat Google?
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FCC pressures Verizon to refund $50 million in phantom charges

After a 10-month FCC investigation, Verizon will refund $50 million to reimburse 15 million customers for data services they did not order.
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Is the AirTran/Southwest merger good or bad for consumers?

The purchase of AirTran by Southwest joins the two largest discount carriers, which experts say will reduce competition and increase fares.
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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.

Switchflops: A high school art project turned big business

Lindsay Phillips of Tampa, Fla., had an idea in school that became a $30 million fashion business: Switchflops. It's all about being unique.
A foot model displaying one of Lindsay Phillips' Switchflops products.

China: Technological price for entry in the biggest market

According to news, Chinese may be putting the squeeze on technology companies to force over tech secrets as part of doing business in China.
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Affiliate Choice free WordPress theme installation instructions

The Affiliate Choice theme will help maximize conversions on your affiliate website. Here are step-by-step instructions to set up your site.
Affiliate Choice Theme

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?

Small business lending bill is latest victim of partisan politics

The Small Business Jobs Act that would jump-start small business credit was stalled by Senate Republicans as Congress went on August recess.
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Employee financial education is proven to boost the bottom line

Employee financial education increases productivity, reduces turnover and generates a substantial return on the investment required-READ ON
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Microlending blooms as banks refuse to make small business loans

Microlending is on the rise as banks refuse to allow small business credit and small business lending bills go nowhere in Congress-READ MORE
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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.

Not enough good borrowers for small business loans

The government is set to vote on providing $300 billion to small businesses -- but banks say there aren't enough creditworthy small businesses. READ ON....
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Sams Club to start offering online loans

Sam's Club, a retail warehouse subsidiary of Wal-Mart, is going to start offering online loans to members who own or start small businesses.
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Google App Inventor for Android lets everyone create custom apps

Google App Inventor for Android has geeks upset because it lets anyone create Android applications with a codeless drag and drop interface.
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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.

Small business loans adapt to survive credit crisis at Sams Club

Small business lending is adapting to the credit crisis at Sam's Club, which announced a program for small business loans online to members.
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SBA running out of low cost loans to businesses

The Small Business Administration's 7(a) loan program is running out of money -- so will it still be able to help business owners? READ ON...
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