Monthly Archives: March 2010

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation makes borrowing money easy

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) isn’t just for withdrawing money from your checks, it also makes borrowing money easy.
FDIC makes borrowing money easy

Student Loan Bill | Cutting out the middleman

Congress is making big changes to how student loans are administered. What do these changes mean to college students who rely on the money?
A stack of college textbooks

Bullet flies through window of Rep. Eric Cantor’s office

Eric Cantor is the latest politician to face violence over his stance on health care reform. Someone put a bullet through his office window.
A bullet hole in glass, with the resulting shattered spider web. Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor's office window was shot by someone who objected to his stance on health care reform.

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

The California Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act: Part 1

California voters are set to decide if recreational marijuana should be legal in the state. What are the arguments for and against the act?
A single joint of marijuana

Part 2: Arguments against Marijuana Legalization in California

California's voters are set to decide if recreational marijuana should be legal in their state. What are the arguments against this measure?
Two marijuana plants growing in a cage outdoors.

Keeping tight reins on dead-end jobs

People today are much less willing to quit a job without having another job lined up than they have been since surveys began in the 1960s...
Man's hand holding briefcase handle with his wrist handcuffed to it

How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?

There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.
There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.

New Moore Island | One more island sinking into the sea

New Moore Island was officially declared to be no more - but is it the only island nation sinking into the sea? What can be done? READ MORE...
An inflatable globe toy bouncing across the water.

Ways to manage finances in 2010

Although there are financial changes coming to the market, consumers are still cautioned to manage finances on their own to avoid hardships.
Consumers are still cautioned to manage finances on their own.

Earth Hour: Because change is hard

Earth Hour will be observed Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 8:30 p.m. local time. Switch off the lights and think about riding a bicycle...

Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.

Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.
Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.

Infantino Sling Rider recall affects more than 1 million products

A baby sling recall of SlingRider and Wendy Bellissimo slings has come after three related deaths. Parents should contact Infantino now.
A parent is shown holding her infant in a front baby sling. This is not the SlingRider or Wendy Bellissimo product under the Infantino baby sling recall; it is only meant to illustrate how such a product is worn.

Calix, MaxLinear, First Interstate | Three IPOs doing well today

Calix, MaxLinear, and First Interstate all went public on the stock market today and have done well. Learn more about these companies here.
Street sign for Wall Street and Broadway in New York

Consumers seek short term loans for medical expenses

Consumers are seeking short term loans and dipping into savings to handle the growing cost of health care, despite new health care changes...
Despite new health care changes, consumers are still using savings and short term loans to fund expenses.

How To Get A Cash Advance Even With Bad Credit and Bankruptcy On Your Record

Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.
Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.

Market signs force people to watch mortgage and personal loans

An economic downturn is forcing consumers to watch their personal loans, mortgage loans and credit card accounts vigilantly. READ MORE >>>>>
Businesses are watching market signs closely, making strict decisions on mortgages and personal loans.

Online degree programs | Going back to school out of necessity

With job elimination, many workers are looking to refine their education in an effort to make more money, looking to online degree programs.
There are some things to lookout for with online degree programs.

Using short term loans to assure a good home buy

Be sure to look into pre-approval, short term loans and mortgage basics before you start negotiating to buy a new home. More information >>>
Look into the basics of short term loans and mortgages before you start negotiating to buy a new home.

Keep Your Debt to Credit Ratio Down By Using Personal Loans Instead of Credit Cards

The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.
The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.

Responsibility for debt lies with consumers

Despite the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the responsibility for financial security rests on the shoulders of individual consumers.
The responsibility for financial security rests on the shoulders of individual consumers.

Benjamin Netanyahu to visit President Obama

Israel's Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Obama this afternoon - what's scheduled for the meeting between these two leaders?
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the World Economic Forum.