Amazon and Texas duking it out over sales tax obligations

The Texas Comptroller sent a $600 million sales tax bill to Amazon, but Amazon says its distribution center does not count as a "location."
Amazon

Businesses and lenders waiting for new SBA program

A 24-month business refinancing program through the SBA is already running down the clock, but businesses don't yet know if they can qualify.
Money

SBA lending programs to expand on February 15

The Small Business Administration is starting up two new lending programs that are aimed at increasing the number of small business loans.
Cash

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

Bad mortgage nightmare could cost banks $60 billion

A clause in many mortgage securities says that banks will buy them back if they go bad, but banks are gearing up to fight their obligations.
Bank of America

Bank of America to stop offering reverse mortgages

After only four years, Bank of America is shuttering its reverse mortgage business in favor of "going other directions," says the company.
Bank of America

Baltimore doubling down on speed cameras

The City of Baltimore is issuing more speeding tickets and collecting more money, but it is paying most of the money to the camera company.
Speed limit

How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?

There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.
There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.

True tales from apartment managers explain the need for insurance

Just about anything can go wrong in rental units, and true tales from apartment managers cover everything from food mishaps to vandalism.
Handle

Fortune Brands to split Jim Beam from Moen and Titleist

Fortune Brands, the owner of four very different businesses, is going to be splitting apart the big four because of pressure from an investor.
Jim Beam

Making Work Pay credit expiring | Most paychecks will shrink

Though the Bush tax cuts are receiving the most attention, the $60 billion Making Work Pay tax credit is set to expire soon.
Capitol Hill

Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.

Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.
Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.

Obama India trip | Is $200 million a day really needed?

One Indian news outlet reported the cost of Obama's trip at $200 million a day. That number may be inflated, but the trip will be expensive.
Obama

Corporate politics and spending

The influence and reach of corporations extend to every corner of society as they conduct affairs with little or no government interference.
A corporate business man using a binocular to find money.

Red Ribbon Week | Awareness for prevention may not work

Red Ribbon Week aims to create awareness of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse, but many say it does not actually reduce the use of these drugs.
Red Ribbon

How To Get A Cash Advance Even With Bad Credit and Bankruptcy On Your Record

Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.
Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.

Flippa | Great domain marketplace or expensive storefront?

The domain-selling marketplace Flippa has some big names go through their system -- but do they gouge sellers?
For Sale

Shibboleet | The code for getting through to tech support

XKCD's characters had a dream that saying shibboleet will get you through to tech support -- but where did it come from, and will it work?
Shibboleet support

Poppers | A dangerous high or a relatively safe club drug?

Poppers, inhaled alkyl nitrates, are generally considered a safe drug -- but new research is raising new questions about this old drug.
Dance Club

Keep Your Debt to Credit Ratio Down By Using Personal Loans Instead of Credit Cards

The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.
The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.

Chile miners rescue live | Chile flag flown at San Jose mine

Watch the Chile miners rescue live here, as well as an explanation of the Texas flag vs Chile flag question.
Chile Flag

Hurricane Paula | Category 1 storm pounds Mexico and Honduras

Though Hurricane Paula is listed as a "weak" hurricane, it is causing significant damage in Honduras, Mexico and other countries in its path.
Hurricane