August, 2010
Make an emergency fund essential to stop debt
Not having an emergency fund is why most people end up carrying too much debt. You can get put into debt with the smallest things. This happens without an emergency fund. If a larger problem comes, a financial disaster might be a result. For whatever reason, expecting the unexpected doesn't happen often. And creating ...
Mint Migration happens with Quicken online which is certainly not ’seamless’
Mint.com will get to take Quicken Online users and all their personal finance data. This will happen on August 29. Nobody can go to Quicken Online anymore after that. Mint.com was bought by Intuit who made Quicken for about $ 170 million. In February, Intuit sent a message to Quicken Online users that their ...
Anger erupts over latest Medal of Honor game
The video game series "Medal of Honor" has been in need of a reboot after a successful run. However, the newest game in the series has ignited some fiery debate. All titles in the series were set in World War II until now. The newest version is set in the present war in Afghanistan. In ...
Past due obligations less agonizing with new credit card rules
The rollout of a final package of credit card rules became the law on Aug. 22. The last set of rule changes sets out to restrict overdue charges and other scams disguised as fees and penalties. Charge card reform began with the Charge card Accountability, Responsibility as well as Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009. As ...
Jailbroken iPhones stopped with a patent Apple seeks
Apple isn't planning to just sit back and let anyone who wants to get the full potential out of the iPhone although it is presently legal to jailbreak your iPhone. The Register reports the technology giant has applied for a patent "covering an elaborate series of measures" that will "protect iPhone owners from thieves" and ...
