July, 2010
Catalonia bullfighting ban is about politics, not animal cruelty
Bullfighting is to Spain what baseball is to America. July 28, nevertheless, bullfighting was banned in the Spanish province. In 2010, the Catalan bullfighting ban will start. The ban was passed by Catalonian parliament in Barcelona when animal rights activists cheered with job and happiness. Numerous suspect animal cruelty wasn't the reason the bullfighting ban ...
New Colorado payday lenders laws to go into effect
You will find new regulations on short term money loans in Colorado that will go into effect very soon. In August of this year, Colorado payday advance direct lenders may have the interest rates and repayment terms of their products capped. The bill is very centrist, weaker than some legislators had hoped for but stronger ...
Capital One sued once more for deceptive rate of interest increases
Raising credit card interest rates on customers without telling them has gotten Capital One in trouble, again. Capital One was being sued for breaking the Truth in Lending Act earlier this year, but it was dismissed by a judge. The 9th Circuit thought the lawsuit should be reinstated on July 22. New credit card rules ...
Social Security recipients, beware banks pushing personal loan
Social Security recipients – particularly those who depend entirely on it – don't need everyone skimming off the top. That's why there is a plan on the table to eliminate paper Social Security checks entirely. The Treasury has plans to phase the checks out by 2013 and send funds via direct deposit and prepaid debit ...
Car loans getting easier for people with low credit scores
It is good news knowing that it is easier to get car loans now. Those with low credit scores could not be happier to see that they can nevertheless get car loans. A looser car credit market helps the auto industry sell more cars. Because low credit buyers can buy more cars, auto lenders will ...
