Monthly Archives: March 2011
The long-awaited release of discount window data by the Federal Reserve illustrates the global impact of Wall Street bank failures ...
Thursday, March 31st, 2011 by
By bryanh
New unemployment claims declined last week by 6,000, and overall, long-term unemployment claims are decreasing as well.
Thursday, March 31st, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
Even the conservative American Enterprise Institute thinks the GOP plan to blackmail Congress into a vote on the amendment is a bad idea.
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 by
By bryanh
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.
The antiquated U.S. patent system, overwhelmed by advancing technology, has a backlog of more than 700,000 patent applications ...
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 by
By bryanh
The ranks of major banks ending debit card reward programs are swelling as the cost of new financial reforms are adding up.
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and all other agencies under Dodd-Frank will cost $2.9 billion to operate, reports indicate.
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
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.
Sluggish job market got you down? Work from home successfully and avoid getting sucked into a scam by following some of these ideas.
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
The Virginia legislature has passed a bill allowing title lenders to offer loans to non-residents.
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 by
By bryanh
To trick consumers into paying more for less, food manufacturers have made an art form of shrinking packaging in unnoticeable ways ...
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 by
By bryanh
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.
Businesses are exploiting desperate people who are willing to work for free to keep their employment prospects alive and gain experience.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by
By bryanh
Colorado House Bill 11-1290 would require that consumers pay the entire installment loans origination fee, rather than a pro-rated version.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
Many statistics concerning the real estate market get reported, but the national vacancy rate is not the harbinger of doom some think it is.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
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.
A certificate of deposit is a safe way to earn interest on your money. Read here for advice on choosing the right type of CD for you.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
Rising construction costs and the potential cost of a nuclear accident are making clean energy alternatives more attractive to investors.
Friday, March 25th, 2011 by
By bryanh
Federal Housing Administration supported loans are about to get more expensive, adding another 0.25 percent interest to all mortgage loans.
Friday, March 25th, 2011 by
By bryanh
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.
Congress is considering legislation that would put a hold on reducing card interchange fees, but small businesses need the boost of lower fees.
Friday, March 25th, 2011 by
By bryanh
Consumers fed up with bailouts, bonuses and bogus fees are ditching big banks and switching to local banks and credit unions by the millions.
Friday, March 25th, 2011 by
By bryanh
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