USA leads Olympic medal counts | NBC Olympic coverage

To read up on the full Olympic medal counts and NBC Olympic coverage, click here...
Olympic medal counts

Obama’s B Grade | Do You Agree With His Evaluation?

When Oprah asked what grade he thought he deserved for his first year in office, "A good, solid B-plus," Obama said...
Will Obama graduate from the presidency with honors? Image from Wikimedia.

Unemployment Rate Goes Down! How Can it Be?

It's only a couple tenths of a percentage point, but the U.S. unemployment rate fell in November. It might be due to seasonal work, but it's a start...
Some people actually got jobs in November!

Kiva Lends Money to Businesses in the U.S.

Kiva gives connects microlenders and poverty-stricken entrepreneurs in 45 countries, including the United States. READ MORE ...
Gune Susan from Sudan needs microloans for her clothing sales business.

Forbes’ List of Billionaires Shrinks in 2009

I laughed reading the opening line of Forbes' report on the year's billionaires: "It's been a tough year for the richest people in the world." READ MORE ...
World's richest person: Bill Gates

Bailed Out Companies Can’t Hire Temporary Foreign Workers

The economic stimulus package stipulates U.S. companies that receive bailout money cannot hire workers on H-1B visas. READ MORE ...
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Global Payday Loans: it’s bad all over the world

Things are getting worse all over the world. It's not just America. People in Europe, Asia, China, Indonesia, France, Columbia, Taiwan, all need Payday Loans…
Euro to spare?

Obama’s Stimulus Bill: Just an Ill-advised National Payday Loan?

Is the recently passed stimulus bill, championed by Barack Obama, really just the equivalent of an ill-advised payday loan for America or a long term solution?
God Bless America

Japan Might Need Quick Loans to Help Ailing Economy

No doubt Japan could use some quick loans to turn around its economy. Japan's GDP is shrinking at three times the rate of the U.S.'s. READ MORE ...
Japan

Oil and Gas Prices Go Up | Payday Loans Can Help at the Pump

If you drive an SUV or other gas-guzzling vehicle, you might want to read up on payday loans in case you need one to fill your tank. READ MORE ...
The price tag on a barrel of oil today took a big jump.