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AT&T pulls a bait and switch with data plans

AT&T pulls a bait and switch with data plans

AT&T is replacing its $29.99 unlimited access plan with a $25.00 2 gigabyte monthly access plan. During the initial lauch of the Apple iPad AT&T offered an unlimited $29.99 data plan access to its cellular network. The plan does not require a two year contract. That plan is now on its way out. This has [...]

June 1st, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, Money, SciTech, Technology | Read More »

Google getting rid of Windows OS over security concerns

Google getting rid of Windows OS over security concerns

According to multiple Google employee’s good is starting to phase out use of the Microsoft Windows operating system due to security concerns. The orders to change operating systems came down in January, after the Chinese arm of Google was hacked. The has the potential to end the use of Windows at the largest search engine [...]

May 31st, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, Money | Read More »

BP Oil Spill. Whats Next?

BP Oil Spill.  Whats Next?

The oil continues to flow from the Deep water Horizon well that exploded on April 20th in the gulf of Mexico.  Neither the government or BP have been able to stop the flow of oil in what could be the biggest environmental disaster in U.S. history. While the White House says that it is tripling [...]

May 31st, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, Money | Read More »

Student Loans Hit by Crisis

Student Loans Hit by Crisis

Student loans have been in place for many years and stood as a way for students to bridge the gap between the costs of obtaining an education. However, due to the recent crisis with credit there are some new rules that are hitting the streets that are going to make it harder to get student [...]

May 30th, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, Money | Read More »

Car Title Loans Banned in Wisconsin

Car Title Loans Banned in Wisconsin

The governor of Wisconsin has made a move that was surprising to say the least: he completely banned the use of auto title loans in the state. This is a move that was prompted after years of in-fighting throughout the state leaders over the regulation of the auto title lending industry. In an out of [...]

May 15th, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, Money | Read More »

Predatory Lending Ban Hits Loan Officers

Predatory Lending Ban Hits Loan Officers

Few people who have taken out loans in the past even stop to think about how the loan officer gets paid. This is not something that would even concern the common person on the street but recent reports and a new ban have brought to light the dark underbelly of the financial world. It all [...]

May 9th, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, Money | Read More »

Mortgage Fraud Back in Business

Mortgage Fraud Back in Business

With mortgage rates still low and more people looking to buy homes mortgage fraud has once again become a problem. Recent reports from financial watchdog groups has shown a 7% increase in mortgage fraud since the 2008 economic crash, which most believe to be a rather significant number considering the low number of mortgages actually [...]

May 2nd, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, Money | Read More »

SBA Loans a Lifeline for Gulf Businesses

SBA Loans a Lifeline for Gulf Businesses

With the ever spreading problem of the BP oil spill the small businesses along the coast are starting to feel the pinch. The drop in tourism and the overall wariness of people who do not wish to be near the toxic site have made it hard for some long established businesses to continue operating. However, [...]

March 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Living, Money | Read More »