Monthly Archives: March 2011
Homeownership questioned by growing number of skeptics
Homeownership, a hallmark of the American Dream, is being questioned by a growing number of skeptics who think it is not a good investment.Good news bad news for consumers as AT&T bids to buy T-mobile
AT&T has made a $39 billion bid to purchase T-Mobile. If the DOJ and FCC agree, it would create the largest wireless company in the United States.Same day loan industry stands against rogue debt collectors
The Community Financial Services Association of America, which represents U.S. personal lenders, stands against aggressive collection practices.Bridge Loan basics: Financing short-term obligations
A bridge loan is used most often to fill the gap of financing between purchasing houses, but people are finding other ways to use them now.Wisconsin judge blocks anti-collective bargaining bill
In a minor victory for the working class, the Wisconsin anti-collective bargaining law has been temporarily blocked by a Dane County judge.FTC fines company $250,000 for sock puppet reviews
The FTC has charged Legacy Learning $250,000 for creating fake online reviews; this shows how you purchase online is as important as where. JP Morgan Chase introduces $5 ATM transaction fees
JP Morgan Chase is leading the charge to raise non-customer ATM fees. The bank has introduced a whopping $5 non-customer fee.Reduce your homeowners insurance premiums with these credits
Lower your homeowners insurance premium with these hidden homeowners insurance credits.Lawmakers seek to curb spate of debt collection arrest warrants
As the debt collection industry booms, debt collection arrest warrants are interfering with pursuit of serious crimes in some states.Visa creating a person-to-person payment system
Calling cash "inefficient," Visa has announced a new P2P payment system that will compete with PayPal and start-ups like Square.Congress looking to reign in financial protection bureau
Congress is looking to curtail the reach of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, as some legislators believe it has too much power.Illinois payday lender sues, calling reforms unconstitutional
Illinois Lending Corp. is suing so that a provision within the Illinois Payday Loan Reform Act can be blocked. It's a Constitution argument.Tibetan Mastiff breaks record as most expensive dog in the world
Prices for Tibetan Mastiffs have risen 500 percent in the last few years as China's super-rich seek the breed as the ultimate status symbol.Meltdown in Japan and budget cuts endanger cheaper electricity
Nuclear power is a great way to get cheaper electricity, and new plants are unlikely because of the crisis in Japan and U.S. budget cuts.Tame grocery budgets with extreme couponing and other tricks
You can save a bundle with extreme coupon clipping and food stockpiling. One mother of four says she feeds her family for $10 a week.March Madness: the NCAA billion-dollar money-making machine
The NCAA tournament each year generates billions of dollars in broadcast rights, advertising revenue and betting on games in office pools.UK adds to basket of goods used to calculate Consumer Price Index
The United States adjusts the Consumer Price Index every few years, but the U.K. has already updated its basket to include smartphone apps.
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