Daily Archives: July 9, 2010

IMF report says U.S. better get serious about deficit reduction

A report from the International Monetary Fund said the U.S. deficit will bring serious consequences without more spending cuts and taxes. READ ON...
the national debt clock in times square at night

Why opting out of debit card overdraft coverage is a good idea

Some banks don't want you to opt out of debit card overdraft coverage, because they make money by charging debit card overdraft fees. READ ON...
a woman at an ATM

Payday advance loans kept our boat afloat

Summer was dwindling fast and our day on the water was almost ruined by a bad battery. Thankfully, payday advance loans floated our boat!
Laptop on a family sailboat used to apply for payday advance loans online.

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.

Credit score can affect insurance rates, court rules

A Michigan supreme court has ruled that using credit scores to determine insurance rates is not discriminatory. READ ON...
Credit

LeBron James decision could backfire on NBA business

LeBron James goes to Miami, Dan Gilbert rants and curses and the NBA could lose out in TV ratings when Miami isn't on. READ MORE…
LeBron James stalking the court in his Team USA jersey, during the Beijing Summer Olympics.

Vision Airlines | US Government flies Russian spies in style

While Russia chose a government plane for a spy swap, the U.S. government chose private charter company Vision Airlines. Why? READ ON...
Tarmac