Daily Archives: August 6, 2010

Fewer people are using their credit cards

Recent data from the U.S. Commerce Department reveals that fewer people use credit cards, and more people are saving than ever. READ MORE...
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Raging Russian fires add to the misery of a heat wave and drought

Russian wildfires have killed nearly 50 people, left about 4,000 homeless and threaten to re-release nuclear contamination across Europe...
Orange flames

Federal Housing Administration plans mortgage rate increases

The rate on Federal Housing Administration loans is set to go up - though payments will not increase by much. READ ON...
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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.

Cool cash for super hot days

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Woman in pool on super hot day, applied for Cool Cash

First lady Michelle Obama criticized for lavish vacation in Spain

First lady Michelle Obama is being criticized as the "modern day Marie Antoinette" for her luxurious four-day private vacation trip to Spain.
Michelle Obama

Demise of debt indicators puts hurt on refund anticipation loans

When the IRS ended debt indicators, refund anticipation loan facilitators like H&R Block raised objections as their stock price fell.
a poster advertising refund anticipation loans from HRblock

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.

U.S. unemployment rate takes one step forward, two steps back

The latest national jobs report shows a continued high United States unemployment rate stuck in limbo between job gains and job losses...
A humorous poster about unemployment using a star wars storm trooper

Social Security Administration has cause for insecurity

The Social Security Administration will run a deficit by the end of the year. They have more payments to make than to collect. READ MORE...
FDR signs the Social Security Act

Tax free weekend NC 2010 helps families in need

Tax free weekend NC 2010 is a great time for North Carolina families in need to shop for back-to-school supplies for the kids. READ ON…
Close-up shot of crayons stacked into a tower, Lincoln Log-style.