Archive for December, 2009
Apple is Talking Big News January 29, 2010
When the folks at Apple make an announcement just to tell people they are making an announcement in a month, you know something big is in the works. Apple took the world by storm with the iPhone and now the iPod Touch, but the gang isn’t ready to stop there! The company founded by super-techie [...]
Will Congressional Bailouts Stop Sinking the Ship?
Congress made history in 2009 by loaning billions of dollars to failing banks across the country in an effort to boost the disastrous economy. Many Americans were outraged as it began to appear as though big business could mishandle exorbitant amounts of money and just sit back and let the federal government toss money at [...]
Health Care Reform Debate Continues
It seems like a never ending saga- health care insurance reform has been an ongoing political issue for years. The past 12 months have boosted the issue into the daily headlines with Republicans pitted against Democrats and the Senate fighting the House of Representatives. At the center of it all is the man who was [...]
Consumers Warned Of The Dangers Of Malvertising
Just when you think you know everything you need there is to know about computer safety there is another threat that pops up. In this case, the FBI is warning consumers about the dangers of malvertising that appear literally as a pop-up on your computer screen. Malvertising is another word for malicious advertising. Criminals are [...]
Be Safe This Holiday Season
Many Americans throughout the country are enjoying the holiday season and in some cases that might include the consumption of alcohol. While there is nothing wrong with enjoying good times with friends and family there are precautions that you must take to avoid accidents or injury during this time of year when people are more [...]
Hybrids May Not Be Your Best Bet in 2010
Consumers looking to get a new vehicle with the best gas mileage and lessen the impact on the environment as a whole may not want to jump on the hybrid boat come the new year. The government is putting in place new standards for motor vehicles that will require cars and light tricks to achiever [...]
Employment Opportunities To Improve In 2010
It has been two years since the recession began and in that time nearly two and a half million jobs have been lost. Employment opportunities have been scarce in that time however the downward spiral of lost jobs appears to be reaching an end. While the new year may not bring jobs for ever person [...]
Smarty Pig Review: A Review of SmartyPig’s Online Savings Offering
Smarty Pig has teamed up with West Bank to provide consumers with an innovative new way to meet their savings goals and is empowering shoppers to make large purchases without relying on credit cards. Here’s our Smarty Pig Review: Financial author Dave Ramsey frequently says that personal finance is 80% behavior. This is especially true [...]
Lending Club Coupon: Get $25.00 to Start Lending with Lending Club
Lending Club is a popular peer-to-peer lending company that connects borrowers and investors. We have provided extensive coverage of Lending Club, Prosper and other peer-to-peer lending institutions, and now you can get a $25.00 Lending Club coupon to begin investing just by registering as an investor with Lending Club. If you are not familiar with [...]
The Peer to Peer Lending Guide (P2P Lending)
What is Peer to Peer Lending? Peer to peer lending (P2P Lending) simply refers to the process of individuals loaning each other money directly rather than through a third party institution such as a bank. In the context of the internet, peer to peer lending generally refers to the business of individuals lending each other [...]
4 Ways To Keep Your Health Insurance Between Jobs
In today’s economy losing your job can be downright terrifying. With the rising rate of home foreclosures and consumer loan defaults it is clear many Americans are struggling just to pay the basic expenses. This makes losing your primary source of income an additional burden that many families simply cannot afford. When you combine the [...]
Humane Society Offers Tips To Keep Pets Safe This Winter
As another winter storm tracks its way across most of the United States, consumers are urged to take extra precautions to keep their pets safe this winter. Many people are under the false impression that just because animals have a furry coat they are not susceptible to the dangers associated with cold weather. This couldn’t [...]
Visa To Monitor Merchants With History Of Unauthorized Charges
Most consumers are unaware of the term “negative option” and it’s relation to credit card charges. While you might not recognize the technical name of this marketing practice, you more than likely have seen it in action. For many years consumers have been complaining about unauthorized charges to their account from merchants for products or [...]
New Rules Give Airline Passengers More Options
Traveling by air in recent years has become more and more frustrating for consumers. Ticket prices have been on the rise while previously complimentary amenities diminish. We are paying more to travel with fewer perks and in many cases little or no control over how much time we are forced to spend at the airport [...]
Understand Return Policies For Gifts
The hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season is almost behind us for another year. While that is a relief for many shoppers, retailers are gearing up for the last minute rush as well as post season returns. With 19 percent of people expected to return a gift after the holidays, understanding return policies [...]
More Scam Alerts – Top 10 Scams of 2009
Being sucked into a scam can have a demoralizing effect on your life and the lives of your family. Some of them, however, are pretty sophisticated and you can be drawn into the scam easily. Here is a list of the top five scams for 2009: H1N1 Scams Everyone has taken a moral responsibility to [...]
Consumer Trends 2010– Changing the Way We Spend
With the past year almost behind us, U.S. consumers are looking for new ways to save money. There’s a new trend to clip coupons and consumers are re-shopping mortgages and car insurance policies. Consumers are also becoming increasingly cautious as to how they will continue to spend their hard earned cash. Penny pinching patrons are [...]
Gifts for the Traveler
For those of you traveling over the holidays or for those who are planning a future trip, there are some innovative and practical products that should be added to your packing list and to your Christmas wish list. From portable tripods to inspirational frames to capture vacation memories, there is something for all who are [...]
Health Care Bill Proposal Drops Public Option and Looks to Avoid Medicare Expansion
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard all kinds of speculation about the proposed health care bill and the controversial public option. With President Obama determined to find an answer to the unacceptable challenge of affordable health care in the United States, the idea of a public option for government assisted health care [...]
Consumer Financial Protection Agency Proposed
The House of Representatives is taking action to attempt to avoid another financial disaster in the big banking industry like the one that led to the economic crash last year. While many Americans are skeptical of the way Congress has handled the problem so far, Congress is working to create an agency, The Consumer Financial [...]
Androids Step Back- Google is In Town
There is little doubt the iPhone, the Droid and other Android phones have been the most technologically advanced cell phone to date. It could be the Apple boys are in for a surprise, however, as the gang from Google gets ready to bring their contender to the cell phone market. Google is continuing to be [...]
Medical Studies Suggest Too Many CT Scans Increases Cancer Risk
Millions of Americans undergo CT scans as a routine screening in diagnosing a variety of medical problems. A CT (computed tomography) scan, commonly called a “cat” scan, is a special type of X-ray that gives a detailed view of scanned areas to help doctors make diagnoses. A CT scan, like other X-rays, exposes the patient [...]
Coffee and Tea Linked to Preventing Type II Diabetes
According to the American Diabetic Association millions of Americans suffer from Type II diabetes. This is a serious disease and is the most common form of diabetes. Over time those affected by the disease can suffer from severe complications. These include heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease and nervous system complications. For [...]
Consumers Confused By Free Credit Report Advertisements
American consumers are urged to review their credit report at least once per year. In fact, every consumer has the right to access their credit report from each reporting agency free of charge once a year. This means every person has the opportunity to pull their credit report three times per year without paying a [...]
Consumers Beware – This is The Holiday Scam Season
This time of year with the pressure to indulge family and friends with extravagant gifts some people go out of their way to make it happen. Getting loans to buy presents is one way to do it. But be aware that the skimmers, scammers and scoundrels are out in full force. Loan Scam One young [...]
Give The Gift Of Charity This Holiday Season
This year many people are thankful for the smaller things in life. It appears the recession and subsequent financial difficulties many families are facing has had one positive result. When you no longer focus on the materialistic aspect of the holiday season the true meaning of the holidays become more clear. For this reason, more [...]
Job Prospects for Recent Grads are Bleak
November’s unemployment rates showed a national average of 10%, down just slightly over the previous month. For recent college grads and you adults ranging from 20-24 years, the rates crept up higher to an astounding 16%. Even students that go to high ranked universities and graduate with honors are having a tough time finding employment. [...]
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I find that I can nickle and dime myself to death! 
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