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Federal Minimum Wage and U.S. Labor Laws

Despite the fact that the federal minimum wage is not a living wage for anyone who pays rent, some states such as Colorado want to pay less...
Federal minimum wage

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.
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Starbucks rolls out beer and wine sales in Seattle store

One Starbucks in Seattle has started selling Northwest-made beer and wine. The business move is meant to increase afternoon and evening sales.
Wine

How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?

Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.

Man Goes to Prison for Payday Loan Scheme

I don't know if this guy was giving out fax payday loans or no fax payday loans or what, but he wasn't giving out as much as he told his investors he was...
The Encylopedia of Scams

Payomatic: New York community financial services company

New York's largest check cashing chain, Payomatic strives to connect consumers with the financial services they need in their communities...
The home page of Payomatic.com, where clean design makes it easy to find what you're looking for. A smiling woman holding a prepaid VISA card invites New York customers to try out the financial services Payomatic has to offer.

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...
What this woman says can transform a business from rags to riches.

Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online

Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.

Want easy loans, Austin? Try EZ Money Loan!

At EZ Money Loan, cash-strapped consumers can find the "ez money" payday loans they need to make it until their next payday.
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Quik Cash payday loans: Know before you go

Quik Cash has grown from its rent-to-own roots into a payday loans multi-service business that has over 550 locations nationwide.

ACORN to formally disband on April 1

ACORN is set to disband April 1 due to funding trouble and credibility issues brought on by the subprime crisis and ACORN prostitute video.
Here we see ACORN CEO Bertha Lewis kissing then New York Governor Michael Bloomberg. It remains to be seen whether Ms. Lewis will play a role in any attempts to restructure ACORN after it disbands April 1, or whether it will file for bankruptcy and eventually disappear.

How To Get A Cash Advance Without Providing Collateral or Submitting To A Credit Check

Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.

Loss of refund loans causes mounting losses at H&R Block

H&R Block is mourning the loss of refund anticipation loans, as revenues have been declining since it had to stop offering the loans.
An H&R Block storefront

Target Offers a Chance to Stock Up and Save

Retailer Target is now selling warehouse club packs and special items, but only for a limited time. Discover what they are offering and for how long.
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Microsoft adds complaint to EU antitrust investigation of Google

Microsoft has joined Google's European rivals in a complaint that has triggered an antitrust investigation against the search engine giant.
microsoft antitrust

How Personal Loans Online Can Prevent Your FICO Credit Score From Going Down

Traditional loans require a credit check which puts a hard inquiry on your credit report which in many cases lowers your overall credit rating.
Traditional loans require a credit check which puts a hard inquiry on your credit report which in many cases lowers your overall credit rating.

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...
Is there room in the market for another print publication? Image from Flikr.com.

The Daily newspaper launches as an iPad exclusive

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch of News Corp. is pursuing modern news consumers with The Daily, the first subscription-based, iPad-only newspaper.
A giant image of News Corp. owner Rupert Murdoch on an iPad.

How To Use Short Term Loans To Get Through a Budget Crisis Wisely

Everyone finds themsevles in a budget crisis from time to time and short term loans are only the answer in some circumstances when used wisely.
Everyone finds themsevles in a budget crisis from time to time and short term loans are only the answer in some circumstances when used wisely.

Black Friday Deals: Kenmore Washer/Dryer Combo at Sears

Save money this Black Friday and get the Kenmore washer/dryer combo at Sears for only $579.98! That’s a savings of 55% at a standard retail store!
Kenmore Washer/Dryer Combo at Sears for $579.98! (Photo via Editor, Flickr.com)

Girls Love Lisa Frank | Cute Animals, Rainbow Marketing

Since 1979, Lisa Frank designs have been delighting little girls across this nation. School supplies, clothing, toys and nearly everything else, festooned...