Monthly Archives: June 2010

Low interest loans can pay for home repairs

Low interest loans for home repairs may be a good idea to help you fix that project before it turns into a large and expensive project! READ MORE
Blonde woman used low interest loans to cover home repairs.

USA Today payday loan alternatives article is misleading

Payday loan alternatives that save money would be worthwhile, but the options USA Today suggests don't necessarily fit the bill. READ MORE…
A smiling blonde woman holds a saved dollar. Payday loan alternatives should help you save, not cost more. Are you listening, USA Today?

Don’t fall for credit card debt relief scams, just do it yourself

Credit card debt relief scams multiplied during the long economic downturn, but the best way to reduce and manage debt is to do it yourself.
cutting a credit card with a pair of scissors

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.
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.

Small Businesses to qualify for new small loans

A bill making its way through Congress would help out small businesses on four different levels, but what is the cost of this bill? READ ON...
Small Businesses

SpaghettiOs recall affects 15 million pounds of pre-cooked pasta

Uh-oh... 15 million pounds of Spaghettios pasta have been recalled due to a malfunctioning cooker in Texas. What should you do? READ ON...
Spaghettios

UK payday loans ruling good news for consumers, lenders

The UK Office of Fair Trading's recent pro-payday loans decision has been a relief to consumers and businesses like Speed-e-Loans…
Description: An ATM machine which is covered up by warning tape that reads "Danger: Do not re-use," a hint at the possible trouble overdraft can bring when chosen as an alternative to payday loans.

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.
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.

Student loan repayment affects your ability to get a mortgage

Student loan debt doesn't affect your ability to get a mortgage loan if you make payments on time and check student loan repayment options.
a man with a pile of student loan statements

Auto quality rankings put Ford ahead of foreigners for first time

Ford finished No. 1 in J.D. Power reliability, the first time a U.S. automaker finished ahead of foreign automakers in auto quality rankings.
A 2010 Ford Mustang Calabrio

Tony Hayward salary | Underpaid or Overpaid?

Tony Hayward's salary has been revealed by the Associated Press, but at almost $5 million in one year, is he under or overpaid for the industry?
Paycheck

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.
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.

Tony Hayward receives G.O.P. apology for White House shakedown

Tony Hayward squirmed in a hearing before Congress Thursday, even though he received a Republican apology for a White House "shakedown."
B.P. CEO Tony Hayward

Get instant approval on bad credit loans

If you feel that getting bad credit loans today will help get you back on track quickly, do not hesitate to do so. Get instant approval now.
Man with a laptop

Lee Farkas, mortgage lender, charged with TARP fraud

The SEC has charged Lee Farkas with fraud because his company may have cost the financial bailout fund $1.9 billion. What did he do? READ ON...
SEC

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.
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.

Jamba Juice | $1 smoothies and other big deals

Jamba Juice is celebrating new antioxidant-rich-fruit smoothie flavors by selling them for $1, but what other big news is there? READ ON...
Smoothies

Gates and Buffett urge billionaires to give away half their money

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett announced a campaign Wednesday to convince America's billionaires to give away half their money to charity...
Bill Gates on stage at a conference

BP Escrow fund | Helpful or hurtful?

Obama and BP executives have announced the creation of a $20 billion escrow fund for damages from the oil spill. Will this fund help or hurt? READ MORE...
BP Escrow

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.
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.

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae stocks delisted from NYSE, losses grow

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will delist from the New York Stock Exchange because their share value can't maintain acceptable levels. READ MORE...
The facade of the New York Stock Exhange draped in the U.S. flag

South Carolina House overturns veto of payday loan bill

Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina tried to defend payday loan competition via a veto of H.3790, but the House overturned his objection…
Mark Sanford, current governor of South Carolina.