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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
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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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