Monthly Archives: July 2010

Home Run Derby 2010 circles the bases for charity

Forget the Home Run Derby 2010 - Major League Baseball and State Farm hit a big home run for Boys & Girls Club with the "Go to Bat" program.
Black-and-white drawing of a cartoon baseball flying out of a baseball stadium.

Do not fall for auto loan modification scams asking upfront fees

Auto loan modification scams are multiplying online as con artists regulated out of mortgage loan modification prey on borrowers of car loans.
a black and white of a cadillac interior

Federal agency investigating Freddie and Fannie investments

The federal agency in charge of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has issued 64 subpoenas to try to recover money from bad securities investments.
Fannie Mae

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.

Money Magazine Best Places to Live highlights small town life

The Money Magazine "Best Places to Live" have been revealed. Your secret is out, Eden Prairie, Minnesota! Find out other cities on the list.
A father and mother walking with their young child on a beach in Florida.

Short term or installment loan: Help for your financial emergency

A short term or installment payday loan can save your budget when a financial emergency strikes and you need money fast. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
African American couple looking at stats and comparing a short term loan to an installment loans.

Find instant cash with payday loans online

Quick cash for emergencies is easy to get with payday loans online, and you can have access to the money you need in as little as two hours!
Blond woman using a laptop and calculator to budget with payday loans online.

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.

Stressed by a financial emergency? A quick payday loan can help

What can you do when an unexpected financial emergency hits? You can get a quick no fax payday loan of up to $1,500 in as little as two hours!
Professional African American woman smiling about a quick payday loan.

Google App Inventor for Android lets everyone create custom apps

Google App Inventor for Android has geeks upset because it lets anyone create Android applications with a codeless drag and drop interface.
an android phone held in hand

Aon Corporation purchases Hewitt Associates, creates Aon Hewitt

Consulting company Aon Corporation is purchasing Hewitt Associates for a few billion dollars. The merger is expected to save money for both.
Aon

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.

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.

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.

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...
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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...
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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.

No credit check payday loans and my bright future

I was a first-year college student who relied on financial aid. But my check didn't come soon enough! No credit check payday loans saved me!
College student with pile of textbook in need of no credit check payday loans.

Plunging consumer credit spawns deceptive new credit card fees

Consumers are paying down their credit card debt, so always read the mail from credit card companies busy creating new ways to gouge you. READ ON....
a mailbox overflowing with junk mail