October, 2009

People Look For Debt Relief as They Decide How to Spend

Spending money A membership at a warehouse store can save money. Image from Flickr. Consumers are still searching hard for debt relief in today’s economy. Although there are some signs that the recession is coming to an end, many people are still wary of returning to old spending habits and are looking for ways to cut back. ...

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Scottish Thistle | Worth Quick Cash to Preserve or Maybe Banish

The Scottish Thistle Scottish Thistle; photo from Flickr.com. Did we mention the painful spines? If you pay attention to Google Trends, you’ll see that people search for some off-the-wall things. One of the top searches for Wednesday, October 21st, was for Scottish Thistle. The Scottish Thistle means several things, in different contexts. It’s a ...

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‘Law Abiding Citizen’ Reviews Slaughter This Slasher Film

Critics want ‘Law Abiding Citizen’ locked up Image from wikimedia “Law Abiding Citizen could be the movie of the year, but only if you’re a big fan of stupid.” Those are the words of Liz Braun from Jam! Movies in her “Law Abiding Citizen” review. That’s pretty harsh coming from a woman who writes for a publication ...

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Obama Seeks To Ease Pain For Seniors — And Himself

Social Security recipients won't be getting a cost-of-living increase next year, but the White House has backed a plan to give them a one-time payment of $250, calling it an extension of the stimulus program. Some suggest the plan is as much an investment in politics as in the economy.» E-Mail This     » Add to ...

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NYU Study Questions Link between Payday Loans and Predation

Payday Loan Profits Don’t Automatically Equal Predatory Lending <img class="size-full wp-image-52545" title="payday loans in Kentwood competitive balance" src="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/payday-loans-competitive-balance.png" alt="Destroying the payday loans in Kentwood industry creates problems and solves nothing. Balance is needed in legislation. (Photo: wikipedia.org)" width="300" height="266" />Destroying the payday loans in Kentwood industry creates problems and solves nothing. Balance is needed in legislation. ...

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