Monthly Archives: July 2010

New home sales jump in June to exceed record-low expectations

New home sales in June beat forecasts, but they were still the second lowest on record as the U.S. housing market drags on economic recovery.
A contemporary house design at Puget Drive and West 31st Avenue in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

How to avoid personal finance mistakes that cost a lot of money

Personal financial management through careful budgeting will allow you to avoid mistakes that end up costing you a lot of money ... READ MORE
A woman looking at her checkbook with a resigned expression

You are not alone if you need a loan

People who need loans often have nowhere to turn to for help. Some don't have credit cards and many have bad credit. But help is available...
Blond woman smiling in a grassy field.

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 Hawaiian Islands homeless problem that won’t go away

The Hawaiian Islands has a growing homeless population that drains resources. Many exploiting welfare aren't even from the Hawaiian Islands.
A mentally imbalanced homeless woman outside a hotel in Waikiki.

Bad credit haunted me when I needed an unsecured loan

My bad credit has made it difficult to get a loan or a credit card. Then I found an unsecured loan that needed no credit check. READ MORE...
Side shot of woman smiling with trees in the background.

Not enough good borrowers for small business loans

The government is set to vote on providing $300 billion to small businesses -- but banks say there aren't enough creditworthy small businesses. READ ON....
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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.

Wikileaks documents paint a grim picture of the Afghanistan war

Articles painting a grim picture of the war in Afghanistan were published by major newspapers based on secret documents from Wikileaks.
soldiers in afghanistan on a ridge surveying the terrian below

Credit card cash advance fees go up after CARD Act passes

Credit card companies are raising their rates on cash advances, late fees and credit card interest after the CARD act passed. READ MORE ...
Fish Fork

Reverse mortgages | Using equity or stealing homes?

Seniors are pulling equity out of their homes using a product known as reverse mortgages. The fine print, though, is causing serious problems. READ ON...
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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.

Payday loans beat credit cards for quick cash

Credit cards are expensive! People from all walks of life are discovering that payday loans are a more economical way to borrow quick cash..
Chose payday loans online, instead of credit cards, for your immediate cash needs.

International Court of Justice supports Kosovo separation

According to the International Court of Justice in The Hauge, Kosovo has not violated any international law by declaring its independence...
Kosovo Flag

Seven banks cannot meet capital requirements in Euro stress tests

The Euro stress tests have revealed that after the Greek bailout, seven major European banks can't meet capital requirements of 91 surveyed.
HSBC Bank

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.

Capital One sued once again for deceptive interest rate increases

The Capital One class action lawsuit, revived on appeal, accuses the credit card company of deceptive lending and unfair competition. READ ON....
Capital One corporate signage

Milwaukee flooding devastates Northern Midwest

Flooding in Milwaukee closed the Milwaukee airport, and opened a sinkhole in downtown Milwaukee. Further storms are anticipated. READ ON...
Flood on the Danube

North Korea threatens U.S. military exercises as sanctions mount

North Korea threatened to get physical as the U.S. and South Korea prepared joint military exercises and a new round of sanctions hit. READ ON...
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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.

Advance America stock tumbles after store closures

Advance America is closing 122 of its stores after Arizona banned payday lending. Payday lending may end up getting regulated to death someday.
Ghost town

Oil spill cap will stay in place when Tropical Storm Bonnie hits

Tropical Storm Bonnie is bearing down on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, but the oil spill cap is holding and will remain in place.
a satellite photo of a tropical storm