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.
Thursday, March 25th, 2010 by By Chauncey Borr
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?
Thursday, March 25th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Thursday, March 25th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
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?
Thursday, March 25th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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?
Thursday, March 25th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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...
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by By Deborah Weiss
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.
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...
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by By Naomi Wester
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...
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by By Deborah Weiss
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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...
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by By Donaldo Lpoez
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.
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 >>>>>
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by By Michael Eckenrod
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.
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by By Abby Reibey
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 >>>
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 by By Gary Zortman
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.
Responsibility for debt lies with consumers
Despite the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the responsibility for financial security rests on the shoulders of individual consumers.
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 by By Betty May
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?
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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