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Sites offering peer-to-peer personal loans keep growing
Websites, such as Prosper.com and LendingClub.com, that offer peer-to-peer personal loans are starting to expand quite rapidly.
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Caterpillar tallies record $1.22 billion profit in Q1
Caterpillar turned in a record Q1 2011 with $1.22 billion in profit. Can an increase in construction jobs be far behind?
Friday, April 29th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Wal-Mart customers are losing too much money, says retailer
Wal-Mart has gone through seven straight quarters of sales decline. As a result, CEO Mike Duke has refocused the company's lens on lower prices.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Where Is The Best Place To Get Payday Loans Online and Why?
There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?
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.
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Transocean execs donate safety bonus after firestorm of criticism
After bad media coverage for doling out safety bonuses for 2010, Transocean executives donated cash to victims of the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
McDonald’s hiring spree will produce 50,000 jobs on April 19
A McDonald's hiring spree – aka McDonald's Hiring Day – will produce 50,000 jobs on April 19. That's more than $518 million in added wages.
Monday, April 4th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Why Borrow Money On Installments To Keep From Defaulting On Bills And Ruining Your Credit?
Many people are shocked at how damaging it is to have a low credit score. Many though have found a temporary solution with installment loans.
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.
Thursday, March 31st, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
More banks ending debit card rewards
The ranks of major banks ending debit card reward programs are swelling as the cost of new financial reforms are adding up.
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Anheuser Busch buys Goose Island in quest for world domination
Anheuser Busch has just purchased the Goose Island brewery, as macrobrewers are gobbling up many smaller beer companies to dominate markets.
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
How To Use Short Term Loans To Save Your Budget
There are plenty of things eating your budget and late fees on the bills is typically the biggest waste and easiest to fix with short term loans.
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.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Investors considering medical marijuana IPOs
Medical marijuana and hydroponic supply companies are growing quickly, and two of the larger companies are considering offering public stock.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Amazon defies Apple lawsuit by opening Appstore
Online retailer Amazon has defied Apple's cease-and-desist order by opening their Appstore today -- a move that could end up costing consumers.
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Personal Loans Online Do Not Requre Credit Checks Or Collateral Deposits
Credit checks cause damage to your credit score. These are the factors that you will appreciate knowing so you can get a personal loan without ruining your credit or putting up collateral.
FTC fines company $250,000 for sock puppet reviews
The FTC has charged Legacy Learning $250,000 for creating fake online reviews; this shows how you purchase online is as important as where.
Friday, March 18th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Facebook Movies streams films directly with Facebook Credits
Warner Bros. has released its first Facebook Movies option. Social network movie streaming might end up being a viable Netflix competitor.
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
AIG and General Motors make strides in repaying bailouts
Two companies that received large amounts in bailout loans, AIG and General Motors, have made progress toward paying back taxpayers.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Why Using a Cash Advance For a Spending Spree Is a Very Bad Idea!
Cash advances, although a modern convenience, are not to be used for for irresponsible spending. Use them wisely and you will improve your financial situation.
Federal Trade Commission shuts down work-from-home companies
The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice have taken steps to shut down more than 90 work-from-home companies because of fraud.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Permit issued for deepwater drilling as oil prices start climbing
Months after the BP oil spill shut down deepwater offshore drilling, The Department of the Interior has granted a deepwater drilling permit.
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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