Monthly Archives: January 2010
January 27 is National Chocolate Cake Day!
January 27 is National Chocolate Cake Day, so dive into some chocolate. Taste it, savor it; see how it looks on you.
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
The insurance fund may not be enough to handle secured loans
In former years, banks were safeguarded against secured loans, but the insurance fund that protects them may soon be tapped out.
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 by By bryanh
Cash today can be difficult to find in the midst of a divorce
After a divorce, tax filing changes and maintaining cash today can be difficult.
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 by By bryanh
Payday loan APR Fees and How They Compare To Other Financing Rates
A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.
Recession made borrowing money even harder
Borrowing money is difficult for homeowners as they struggle to keep their homes with modifications.
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 by By bryanh
Maximizing money now means careful job planning
For employees looking to maximize their money now, it’s important to know how to work smart.
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 by By bryanh
ACORN videographer James O’Keefe arrested by FBI
James O'Keefe has been arrested by the FBI for conspiring to commit a felony. I wonder if ACORN contributes to Senator Landrieu's causes?
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Installment Loans Online and How They Differ From The Average Payday Loan
One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.
Workers are frustrated with their jobs
New surveys are showing that more and more Americans are not satisfied with their jobs.
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by By bryanh
Google Voice for iPhone – Free Calls and SMS via Wi-Fi
Google Voice on iPhone is now a reality, as Google has circumvented the Apple's App Store process by making it a web app that works in the Safari browser.
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Market Response, Impulse, Emergency Money and Bad Investing
Market responses, impulsive actions, emergency money and bad investing make up the four hardest lessons learned throughout the recession.
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by By bryanh
The Ease and Convenience of Short Term Loans Needs To Be Managed In A Smart Way
It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.
Obama spending freeze: Is it doable?
To those who dismiss Obama's spending freeze as impossible, I quote CNN, which points out that this is "a partial, three-year freeze on discretionary spending."
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by By bryanh
Tim Tebow Superbowl ad has CBS under fire
The Tim Tebow Superbowl ad has pro-choice women's groups in an uproar. Is the Superbowl broadcast the place for this?
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
No personal loan needed to rent housing
With rent prices falling to all time lows, people looking to rent a home can now do so without any financial hassles that are usually involved.
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by By bryanh
What You Need To Know To Keep From Getting Trapped By Cash Advance Addiction
Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.
What Is A Personal Installment Loan Versus Just A Regular Payday Loan?
What’s best for you, a personal installment loan, or a payday loan? Understand the difference between the two, the requirements, and the benefits...
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by By bryanh
Reverse mortgages are secured loans that don’t always work out
Reverse mortgages are secured loans that experts are warning could be the next financial fiasco.
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by By bryanh
Andre Bauer says poor children are like stray animals
Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer of South Carolina came from humble beginnings. Yet he still felt it necessary to compare poor children to animals.
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
No Credit Check Personal Loans From The Comfort Of Home - A Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.
Many businesses find the year’s end the best time to strategize
The end of the year is a great time for business owners to reassess their business model and make adjustments.
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by By bryanh
Buffalo Exchange: Pros and cons
At Buffalo Exchange, you can get brand name stuff in good condition for a lot less than you'd pay if it were brand new. But it's not thrift store prices...
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by By bryanh
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