Monthly Archives: June 2010

Gregory Meeks forgets to disclose $55,000 in personal loans

Gregory MeeksQueens Congressman Gregory Meeks has revealed that he did not disclose personal loans in his required financial disclosure statements. READ ON...

Quick payday loans solve money problems

Couple smiling after saving their credit with quick payday loans.For people struggling from paycheck to paycheck, extra cash is a rare luxury. If you need money now, apply now for a quick payday loan today.

White House budget man, Peter Orszag, to step down

Peter OrszagHead of the Office of Management and Budget, Peter Orszag, will be leaving the White House. What did he do while he was there? READ ON...

Should the U.S. Navy blow up the Macondo oil well?

Military archival photo of the blast from an underwater nuclear weapon detonation, as taken from above the surface of the water. Is this what it will take to blow up the Macondo oil well?BP admitted to Congress that it has stopped trying to cap the Macondo oil well. Should the Navy blow up the well at this point?

General McChrystal publicly rips administration in Rolling Stone

General McChrystal meeting with Ken Eikenberry and Barack ObamaGeneral Stanley McChrystal and his staff publicly insulted administration officials and Afghanistan war policy in this week's Rolling Stone.

Lobbyists fight to weaken new mortgage rules in financial reform

two men dressed like blues brothers holding a signNew mortgage rules to prevent another financial crisis are being debated in Congress and being aggressively fought by loan industry lobbyists.

Taste of Chicago 2010 | Tasteful food and entertainment

Taste of Chicago 2010, held at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.The largest outdoor food festival in the world is at it again! Get ready for Taste of Chicago 2010 and its great food and hot entertainment.

People who buy health insurance on their own facing steep hikes

A model posing as a nurse in a surgical maskHealth insurance costs for individuals are rising faster than employer-sponsored plans, as insurers maximize profits before reform kicks in.

Goal should be responsible lending, not a lending crackdown

Silhouette of a family against a green-hued backdrop of money. Learning about responsible borrowing – and what constitutes responsible lending – begins with lessons learned from family.California lawmakers are attempting to strangle payday lenders with heavy regulations – and claim they're teaching responsible lending…

Clean energy firms choose summer solstice to promote solar power

A solar array under a mostly sunny skyOn the summer solstice, clean energy companies promoted tax-equity programs for solar power and highlighted public demand for renewable energy.

U.S. Supreme Court to consider credit card notification

Interest RateMcCoy v. Chase is asking the Supreme Court to decide if credit card companies have to notify customers of things they have already agreed to.

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Connecticut reporter Desiree Fontaine charged with shoplifting

SearsDesiree Fontaine, reporter on style and traffic for Connecticut's WTNH, has been charged with 6th degree larceny. What did she steal? READ ON...

Ohio speeding tickets could really cost you – no proof needed

Radar GunOhio's supreme court has decided officers don't need to provide verifiable evidence to issue a speeding ticket. Is this a quest for money?

Texting at work not protected by law, says Supreme Court

A New York police officer taking a break to send a text message. Texting at work in this fashion may be subject to employer review, says the Supreme Court.Texting at work has Sgt. Jeff Quon of the Ontario,Calif., police in hot water. The Supreme Court has ruled that employers can take a look…

What the Sony Dash does and doesn’t

Sony Dash SemicolonThe Sony Dash is a souped-up internet-enabled alarm clock. Are the seven-inch screen and limited functions worth the $200 price? READ ON...

FCC proposes net neutrality Third Way

A Comcast cable modem sitting on a tabletopFCC has proposed net neutrality regulation that stops broadband companies from charging for tiered service the way cell phone companies do.