June, 2010
Grown Ups seems to throw money at stupid-guy stereotypes
If you're planning on going to the movies, then the "Grown Ups" review may have an effect on your choice. "Grown Ups" is a comedy that focuses on childhood friends getting together to re-connect. The movie had mixed reviews. Starring Adam Sandler, this $ 70 million movie hopes to pull in at least enough viewership ...
Pay day loans alternatives not so good as USA Today suggests
Those who oppose payday lenders often claim that cheaper payday loans no faxing alternatives exist. Their argument may apply to consumers with sufficient credit to grant the financial flexibility needed to obtain cheaper short term loan, but for consumers operating under great credit constraints, payday lenders is a more practical option. USA Today's recent piece ...
Choose responsible lending over fewer lending choices
California lawmakers have taken it upon themselves to devise anti-payday lending legislation that they mistakenly consider to be a path to "responsible lending". They do not recognize the importance of allowing the self-regulating free market economy to set price; they think shackling loan lenders is more important than teaching responsibility. Yet as legislators continue to ...
South Carolina House nixes pay day loans bill veto
Lately, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford vetoed H.3790, a payday loans no faxing bill that would have stretched the payment period from two weeks to four months (without changing the fees charged). Furthermore, H.3790 would have eliminated quick unsecured loans in South Carolina and outlawed the common practice of a customer presenting a lender with ...
With one notable exception, Father’s Day gifts to be avoided
It is harder to find a Father’s Day gift than it is to discover a Mother’s Day gift. It's not that men are that hard to buy gifts for. It's just that most of them could care less about whether they get a Father's Day gift or not. Most men just want a one day ...