September, 2010
Celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29 and get jittery
Wednesday, September 29, is National coffee day, and across the United States various establishments are offering a free cup of Joe to get you going. A rush of smells, flavors and bodily stimulation, java makes mornings bearable for more individuals than those who are willing to admit their dependency. However coffee also has both health ...
Extensive record covers a decade of payday lending data
Politicians have been batting around the issue of payday lending. Consumer Focus released a study saying the number of payday advances borrowed in the United Kingdom has quadrupled in the last four years. Montana, Arizona, and many other states have taken steps to limit payday lending. Cash advance interest would be capped at 36 percent ...
Federal home loan mods half as likely as bank loan modifications to result in default
A federal loan refinancing program will probably be less successful than a bank loan modification is. Qualified individuals can get a home loan modification via a government program. However a good idea it seemed, the program has been less successful than hoped. Nevertheless, that doesn't mean all opportunities are gone. Banks will offer customers a ...
Lengthening schools is President Obama’s plan
There wasn't really much wisdom put into the idea of throwing cash advances at American educational facilities. This is not what they need to make for a much better educational experience. Thus, it comes as no surprise that on "Today's" "Education Nation" week, President Obama told Matt Lauer that education reform is the key. ...
Apple iPhone profits make cellular market green with envy
Apple's iPhone is causing outrage within the cellular market with its outrageous performance. Even though Apple claims a tiny sliver of the market, it collects the fattest portion of cellular market profits. Even "Antennagate," which could have killed many handsets, could not stop Apple from setting sales records with the iPhone 4. .
Apple has ...