Monthly Archives: August 2010

Facebook Places: the privacy issues of location-based networking

A woman being stalked in an alleyFacebook Places location-based networking broadcasts users' locations to mobile advertisers and people they may or may not know. READ MORE...

Taxpayer installment loans to be paid soon after GM IPO

Stock exchangeGM has just filed for an IPO, after days of intense speculation. The Treasury installment loans will be on the way to paid after the GM IPO.

Fed survey shows lending standards easing for first time in years

two hands in a tug of war with a credit cardAfter years of tightening, banks are loosening credit card and small business lending standards, according to a Federal Reserve bank survey.

University scientists dispute government oil spill report

Photo of oil on a beach.A government oil spill report says 75 percent of the oil is gone from the gulf, but studies warn of toxic plumes in deep water and food safety.

Calling 888-5-OPTOUT can save you from identity theft

A VISA debit card bearing a photo of a cat peering down through a hole in the ceiling.888-5-OPTOUT is a consumer tool backed by the FTC that enables people to opt out of getting pre-approved credit offers and related mail ads.

Facebook clickjacking joins growing list of social network scams

A women using a laptop next to man with mask symbolizing identity theftThe Facebook clickjacking scam follows the recent pattern of using bogus Facebook buttons to lure users into identity thieving traps...

What you need to know before applying for a credit card

Two women sitting on the couch using a laptop and talking about applying for a credit card.A new study finds that there is a lot of discrepancy in how upfront credit companies are with their customers... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE >>>

Nationwide egg recall triggered by widespread salmonella risk

white egg shell and yellow yolk contrasting wih bright red backgroundA massive egg recall affects more than 200 million eggs suspected to have salmonella contamination and sold in grocery stores nationwide...

Choose your own payday with an online cash advance

A business man smiling into the camera in front of a computer screen.Need money now? To find out how easy it is to access your next paycheck today, fill out a quick online application at Personal Money Store..

Rod Blagojevich gets only a single guilty verdict

Al CaponeAfter two weeks of deliberating, jurors on the Rod Blagojevich court case found the former governor guilty of one count of lying to the FBI.

You have options with installment loans for bad credit

Business woman smiling in a bright room.Avoid more damage to your credit and apply for installment loans for bad credit. Put a stop to small money problems the fast and simple way.

Easy personal finance tips for debt proof living

woman dancing on the grass in the sunshineSimple, easy changes to everyday personal finance habits can get you started on the road to debt proof living that will save you from stress.

John Bolton says Israel has three days to bomb Bushehr

A map of the Middle East. Iran and Israel are depicted in green. Insets include John Bolton and a tall glass of lemonade.Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton says Israel has "three days" to bomb Iran's Bushehr nuclear facility. READ ON…

What is the world coming to?

Flags of different world nationsWhen countries move away from each other and isolate themselves, it slowly sows fear, misunderstanding and hate, breeding war and hostility.

Stashitwear foils pickpockets, but pleases drug dealers

A two-woman pickpocket team working over one rube of a dude.Need to secure cash while traveling? Try Stashitwear. The hidden pocket underwear also has the attention of drug dealers, unfortunately…

U.S. News college rankings contain no surprises

A Harvard University logoHarvard topped the U.S. News college rankings for 2011, but these days students want a good deal on a quality education, not years of debt..

Geithner orders Fannie and Freddie to change

Time GeithnerTreasury Secretary Tim Geithner announced in a recent press conference that some changes, though unclear, are coming for Fannie and Freddie.