Daily Archives: August 18, 2010

Taxpayer installment loans to be paid soon after GM IPO

GM has just filed for an IPO, after days of intense speculation. The Treasury installment loans will be on the way to paid after the GM IPO.
Stock exchange

Fed survey shows lending standards easing for first time in years

After years of tightening, banks are loosening credit card and small business lending standards, according to a Federal Reserve bank survey.
two hands in a tug of war with a credit card

University scientists dispute government oil spill report

A government oil spill report says 75 percent of the oil is gone from the gulf, but studies warn of toxic plumes in deep water and food safety.
Photo of oil on a beach.

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.

Calling 888-5-OPTOUT can save you from identity theft

888-5-OPTOUT is a consumer tool backed by the FTC that enables people to opt out of getting pre-approved credit offers and related mail ads.
A VISA debit card bearing a photo of a cat peering down through a hole in the ceiling.

Facebook clickjacking joins growing list of social network scams

The Facebook clickjacking scam follows the recent pattern of using bogus Facebook buttons to lure users into identity thieving traps...
A women using a laptop next to man with mask symbolizing identity theft

What you need to know before applying for a credit card

A new study finds that there is a lot of discrepancy in how upfront credit companies are with their customers... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE >>>
Two women sitting on the couch using a laptop and talking about applying for a credit card.

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.

Nationwide egg recall triggered by widespread salmonella risk

A massive egg recall affects more than 200 million eggs suspected to have salmonella contamination and sold in grocery stores nationwide...
white egg shell and yellow yolk contrasting wih bright red background