Monthly Archives: June 2010

Angiotensin receptor blockers | Cancer risk worth the benefit?

Heart MonitorA new study has found that angiotensin receptor blockers - a type of heart drug - may increase cancer risk. Weigh both sides and READ ON...

Microsoft Xbox Kinect | Motion-controlled gaming goes hands free

KinectThe Microsoft Kinect gaming system has been announced - how does it work, what games will it have, and what is the price point? READ ON...

Finding a cheaper protein | Cut your grocery budget down to size

Black-eyed peasCutting down or cutting out meat just a few days a week can save hundreds of dollars in groceries every month. Here's what to replace it with.

How to finance your home improvement projects

KittenWhen it comes to knowing how to finance home improvement projects, it helps to realize that there are multiple options available. FIND OUT HOW…

Low retail sales, rising consumer confidence calm volatile stocks

an electronic trading board at the phillipine stock marketWeak retail sales contrasted with a rising consumer confidence report to narrow trading and reduce stock market volatility on Friday.

Instant cash can remedy your urgent care bill

Find a remedy to your urgent care bill with some instant cash today.Everyone has been to an urgent care clinic. Learn how to get instant cash to help pay the clinic bill. There are options available for you...

Practical debt consolidation: personal installment loans online

a professional-looking woman taking a break from her laptop screenPersonal installment loans online are a practical solution for debt consolidation when overall monthly payments are lower with one payment.

Peer to peer lending confounds the SEC

MoneyPeer to peer lending is a new industry that is embroiled in a debate with the SEC. What is p2p lending, and how does it work? READ MORE ...

Jones Act of 1920 hinders best response to gulf oil spill in 2010

an oil spill skimmer ship in portThe Jones Act, passed to protect U.S. shipping from foreign competition, is keeping advanced cleanup ships from helping with the BP oil spill.

T-Mobile free phone | All phones free on June 19

T-Mobile Free PhoneThe T-Mobile Father's Day Sale seems to be that all phones - including smartphones - will be handed out free with a family plan. Is it true?

Personal Money Store makes it easy to get cash today

Getting cash today is easy with Personal Money Market.When you know you're going to have trouble making it until payday, delaying will only make the situation worse. Apply now to get cash today!

Taste of Charlotte | Tasty food taken to the street

Taste of CharlotteThe Taste of Charlotte festival kicks off this weekend, and despite the initial cost, visiting the festival can be a great way to save money.

Arthur Laffer predicts collapse when Bush tax cuts expire in 2010

a photo illustration with bernake, bush and greenspanArthur Laffer erroneously compares the Obama tax plan to the Reagan era as he predicts economic collapse after Bush tax cuts expire in 2010.

Arlington National Cemetery cannot keep bodies sorted

A solider playing "Taps" at Arlington National Cemetery during winter. There's scandal at Arlington National, where graves are apparently mislabeled and at least one grave was doubled up with bodies.Administrators John Metzler and Thurman Higginbotham of Arlington National Cemetery have been fired due to mislabeled and doubled-up graves…

BP buys top oil spill search listings as BP stock price plummets

A screen shot of google home pageBP bought top oil spill search listings on Google, Bing and Yahoo in a bid to control information about the disaster as its stock plummets.

Jimmy Johns offers one dollar customer appreciation subs

Jimmy John'sSandwich shop Jimmy John's is offering $1 subs for a limited time in Illinois - but the story of this store is even more interesting. READ ON...

Payday loan alternatives are often more expensive

a pile of pennies, nickels, dimes and quartersMany payday loan alternatives offered by banks and credit unions are just as – if not more – expensive than same day loans themselves…