by Alexis Cala, PICurrent Assistant Producer Unfair rate hikes and dishonest billing practices by credit card companies may be a thing of the past with new guidelines from the Credit Card Act of 2009 taking effect soon. Nearly 90 percent of Americans have a credit card and almost half have a balance to pay off. [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Credit Cards: Consumers Get a Little More Protection
Posted in Crash Course, Money, tagged consumer protection, credit, credit card, Credit Card Act of 2009, credit counseling, debt, fees, finance, Obama, unfair practices on August 20, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Is Your Credit Keeping You From Getting a Job?
Posted in Crash Course, Employment, Money, tagged credit, credit counselor, credit report, debt, Employment, foreclosure, Recession, unemployed on August 11, 2009 | Comments Off
by Alexis Cala, PICurrent Assistant Producer Trying to get a job today is hard enough, but a credit check by a potential employer might make it even more difficult. Credit cards and quick cash seem like a lifeline when no one else can help. Unfortunately, as many are finding, racking up debt can cost more [...]
Unemployment Insurance: Are You Running Out of Coverage?
Posted in Crash Course, Employment, tagged Employment, extended aid, how to stay covered, Recession, unemployment, unemployment benefits on August 5, 2009 | Comments Off
by Alexis Cala, PICurrent Assistant Producer Unemployment insurance is supposed to be temporary relief for those who have lost their job and need a little help. Although, in a recession, temporary can mean long term and many are finding out there is a limit. Running out of unemployment benefits is a very real concern for [...]
U.S. Children Need More Vitamin D: A Study
Posted in Health Care, tagged diabetes, health, health risks, healthy living, heart disease, journal of Pediatrics, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamins on August 4, 2009 | Comments Off
by Alexis Cala, PICurrent Assistant Producer Kids who miss out on their daily dose of vitamin D have a greater chance of developing two of the nation’s biggest health problems. Children with low levels of vitamin D appear to have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to a new study in the [...]
Cash for Clunkers Helps Ford Post Growth
Posted in Crash Course, Money, tagged car sales, cash for clunker program, Congress, ford, Obama. money, profit on August 3, 2009 | Comments Off
by Colin Lovett, PICurrent Managing Editor For the first time in almost two years, Ford has increased its sales from one month to the next. And who do they have to thank? You and me, that’s who. The cash-for-clunker program passed by Congress earlier this year has given Ford auto sales a shot in the [...]
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