- New York May allow the practice of at least 20 other states and start publishing the names of its biggest tax delinquents online. [Economix]
- A new debit card identity theft scheme is popping up in California, Missouri, Wisconsin, and other states. The thefts are largely tied to Hancock Fabric stores, in which debit card information and pin numbers are stolen and money is withdrawn from the account. Authorities estimate around a $40,000 loss for banks. [The Consumerist]
- Online microlending has been all the rave in recent years. One of the most popular is Kiva, which is allows you to make loan to low income entrepreneurs in developing countries. But it is not longer practical for it be true "person to person lending." [My Money Blog]
- A $350 a night luxury resort in Malaysia will give you a free night if you encounter more than one inch of rain in any 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. period. Willing to hope for rain in exchange for free digs? [Savvy Sugar]
- Has a friend or relative asked you to co-sign for a credit card or other loan? Here are four excellent questions to ask before you go through with it. [CreditCards.com]
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