Opinion
Working from home benefits employees and employers
Despite living in the 21st century, many companies don't recognize the value of telecommuting. It's better for both employers and employees.
Thursday, May 26th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Lansing says no to payday lending as Michigan economy flails
Lansing, Mich., legislators want to zone payday lenders out. This wisdom is questionable, in light of HB 4214 and Michigan's financial woes.
Monday, April 18th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Killing payday lending does not fight poverty
The Anti-Poverty Coalition of Greater Dallas has attacked payday lending and ignored the financial effect eliminating short term credit.
Tuesday, April 12th, 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.
Right for consumers to choose preserved in Kentucky
Kentucky House Bill 182 fell in defeat, keeping the freedom of financial choice in the hands of consumers, according to Kevin Borland.
Monday, April 11th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Ryan budget plan: Medicare reform to offset tax cuts for the rich
The GOP plan to cut spending by $5 trillion in 10 years includes cutting Medicare and making the Bush administration's tax cuts permanent.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
GOP balanced budget amendment is irresponsible political theater
Even the conservative American Enterprise Institute thinks the GOP plan to blackmail Congress into a vote on the amendment is a bad idea.
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
House financial committee considers Missouri payday loan bills
Missouri HB 132 and HB 656 are a study in contrasting payday loan legislation. One would kill the industry, the other would deal reasonably.
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Why GDP is not the best measure of economic growth
The Gross Domestic Product is an often-cited number to measure economic growth, but problems with this number call its relevance into question.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
McDonalds oatmeal: Healthy breakfast or marketing sham?
Some view McDonald's new oatmeal as a healthy alternative to McMuffins, but NYT's Mark Bittman sees it as McSame when it comes to nutrition.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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?
Reagan Republicans would not vote for the Gipper at gunpoint
Today's Republicans venerate Ronald Reagan, but the Gipper would be vilified today if he supported the policies of his administration ...
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Hedge fund manager John Paulson: Crook or guru?
Billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson is called both crook and guru, depending upon the tax bracket of the investor who is speaking.
Friday, January 28th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
State of the Union address to focus on competitiveness
President Obama is due to give the annual State of the Union address soon. The economy will be the main focus of the address.
Monday, January 24th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Regulate guns like toys or cars, suggests Nicholas Krystof
Gun control arguments are all the rage after the horrific Tucson shooting. Nicholas Krystof argues the U.S. should regulate guns like toys.
Thursday, January 13th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Limbaugh stirs kettle of hate rhetoric with Loughner comments
Rush Limbaugh has thrown gasoline on the political rhetoric fire surrounding the recent Tucson, Ariz., shooting that killed six and injured 14.
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Moment of silence fails to quiet right wing media personalities
After the Arizona shooting, right-wing commentators blamed the media for trying to turn people against conservatives ...
Monday, January 10th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Pastor Fred Phelps blames Tucson shooting victims, praises gunman
Controversial Pastor Fred Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church has called Tucson shooter Jared Loughner a hero and said he'll boycott victims' funerals.
Monday, January 10th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Jared Loughner shooting puts Arizona gun laws in the crosshairs
The Tucson, Arizona, shooting of Rep. Garbrielle Giffords and several others by Jared Lee Loughner shined a spotlight on Arizona's gun laws.
Monday, January 10th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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