July, 2010
Small business credit being upheld by microlenders
An answer to the small business loan crisis may be microloans. Until, now most individuals associated microloans with poor developing countries. But microlending is on the rise within the Americas as more small businesses are getting microloans when the financial institution says no.Prospects for microlenders could continue to improve, considering a small business lending bill ...
Fires in California, with the Tehachapi fire, call for a state of emergency
In Sacramento this morning, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced a state of emergency in Kern County. The Tehachapi fire, also known as the west fire, has been contained 25 percent. The Bull Fire is only 5 percent contained. Firefighters and containment finally are getting used by cash-strapped California through this state of emergency.
About the Tehachapi Fire
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Car loans for low credit scores
It's getting easier to get a car loan, which is good news all around. Those with low credit scores couldn't be happier to see that they can still get car loans. More cars could be sold with this credit market. Auto lenders are happy with more cars being sold. And selling more cars is good ...
New drilling moratorium drilling rig leaves gulf
The Obama administration issued a new drilling moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico Monday. A federal court judge, citing oil drilling jobs, overturned the first deep water drilling moratorium just last month. Ken Salazar, interior secretary, said he'd come back with another one courts would accept. The first deep water drilling moratorium singled out drilling ...
To avoid big repair bills, know your brake basics
When it comes to saving money on your car, one thing it pays to know are your brake basics. You might not think much of just a little squeal here or there as you bring your car to a stop, however they can add up to a great deal of money in repairs later if ...
