Tweet lightly: How social media could someday affect your credit score, insurance, and more

Did you know January 28 is Data Privacy Day in the United States, Canada, and the European Union? The intention behind Data Privacy Day is to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the privacy of personal information—not just amongst individual users of things like social networking, but also amongst businesses, organizations, and corporations that collect, retain, and access ...

Resident: Vagrants living in abandoned houses

Some residents of the Sawyertown neighborhood hope to improve the way abandoned houses are handled in Elizabeth City. Dear Reader, This content is only available to subscribers of The Daily Advance print and/or e-edition.

NC offshore energy panel: Drilling prospects iffy

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A science panel advising Gov. Beverly Perdue on offshore energy development says oil and gas drilling is unlikely in waters within North Carolina's authority, but the coast has some of the best East Coast locations for wind power.

Score Big This Weekend: Use Online Rate Tables to Find the Best Mortgage Rates, Says Informa Research Services

CALABASAS, CA-- - This weekend, while you're enjoying the football game, take a break from the athletic excitement and check out online rate tables from your computer or smartphone. According to Informa ...

FYI Direct to launch new TV campaign for FreeScore.com

FYI Direct is launching a new television campaign for its FreeScore.com brand, a company that gives free credit scores online.

Medical lab company adding 500 jobs near NC HQ

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — A laboratory company that carries out and analyzes medical tests for doctors and hospitals will add 500 jobs at its North Carolina headquarters in the next five years.

FYI Direct to launch campaign for FreeScore.com

FYI Direct is launching an integrated campaign for its FreeScore.com brand, a company that gives free credit scores online. Two new TV commercials will begin airing on Feb. 6 along with online efforts.

Contact 6: Only one website offers truly free credit report

MILWAUKEE — Many aren’t aware of the fact that you’re entitled to one free credit report every 12 months, by...

CashAdvanceOnline.com Debuts New Resources to Help Educate Consumers

New Article Outlines the Loan Process to Help Consumers Prepare(PRWEB) February 07, 2012 CashAdvanceOnline.com is pleased to announce the further expansion of its free educational resources. Consumers everywhere may struggle to make ends meet as the recession forces budgets to stretch to breaking points. When unexpected expenses force consumers to seek emergency funds, CashAdvanceOnline.com ...

Firefighters' fast action stifles blaze sparked by gas leak

No one was injured Monday when a gas leak led to a fire at a Rocky Mount house. Dear Reader, This content is only available to subscribers of the Rocky Mount Telegram print or electronic edition.