Archive for March, 2011
How Wall Street Wagers Pump up Gas Prices
Many Americans seem mystified when it comes to what’s happening with oil. They wonder – quite reasonably – how American gas and oil can gush so far so fast based on political upheaval in a country from which we buy no oil. And rather than making it more clear, many news reports make it more [...]
The Harsh Consequences of One Late Payment
This post comes from partner site LowCards.com Life gets busy. Every so often, a bill can get overlooked or paid late. It can happen regardless of your credit score or income level. But if you miss a credit card payment, there can be a big price to pay. It does not matter what your credit [...]
4 Tips to Increase Rechargeable Battery Life
If you own a iPhone, laptop, digital camera, or almost any rechargeable device, it probably runs on a lithium ion battery. They pack a ton of power into a small space and do a great job of holding on to that power when not in use. But without proper care, your battery won’t keep its [...]
6 Tips and 14 Products for Cleaning Tough Stains
Ever wonder if there’s an easier way to wring that hard-water ring from your toilet bowl? Or any way to remove red wine from your beige carpet? Well, ShopSmart has you covered. The April issue of the magazine from the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports features a guide to our most pressing cleaning concerns along [...]
Health Care Credit Cards: A Healthy Choice?
Money Talks News now features an Insurance Shopping Tool that allows you to compare rates on Auto, Health, Home and Motorcycle insurance. Check it out! Americans spent more than $10 billion on more than 13 million plastic surgeries last year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons [PDF] says. But unless a procedure is “medically necessary” [...]
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 30, 2011
GOVERNMENT: Auditor: Financial overhaul law cost $1B per year Remember the financial regulatory reform enacted last year? “It will cost 11 agencies an estimated $974 million to hire employees and for other costs carrying out the new statute,” Yahoo! reports. “The agency spending the most money on the law will be the newly created Consumer [...]
Will the Government Protect You From Debt Collector Abuse?
Money Talks News has been reporting on debt collection abuse for years. Weeks ago we reported that nonprofits like Consumers Union had concluded that the law isn’t strong enough to protect debtors from such abuse. We also did a story explaining that if you’re abused by a debt collector, you might find a free lawyer. [...]
4 Tips to Increase Rechargable Battery Life
If you own a iPhone, laptop, digital camera, or almost any rechargeable device, it probably runs on a lithium ion battery. They pack a ton of power into a small space and do a great job of holding on to that power when not in use. But without proper care, your battery won’t keep its [...]
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 29, 2011
JAPAN: As Japan shutdowns drag on, auto crisis worsens Last week’s news about an auto crisis after the Japan earthquake has grown even worse this week. “In the weeks ahead, car buyers will have difficulty finding the model they want in certain colors, thousands of auto plant workers will likely be told to stay home, [...]
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 28, 2011
JAPAN: Japan forecasts earthquake damage may swell to $309 billion The price tag for the double whammy of earthquake and tsunami is being tallied in Japan. “Japan’s government estimated the damage from this month’s record earthquake and tsunami at as much as 25 trillion yen ($309 billion), an amount almost four times the hit imposed [...]