Monthly Archives: March 2011
Release of discount window data reveals big European bank bailout
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 jobless claims decline; employers may be hiring
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
GOP balanced budget amendment is irresponsible political theater
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
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.
Patent reform bill aims to streamline approval, spur job creation
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
More banks ending debit card rewards
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
Dodd-Frank will cost nearly $3 billion, says GAO
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
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.
Work-from-home job ideas you can use
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
Virginia opening up short-term lending to non-residents
The Virginia legislature has passed a bill allowing title lenders to offer loans to non-residents.
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 by By bryanh
Companies try to mask price increases by shrinking food packaging
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
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.
Unpaid labor trend threatens to further undermine job market
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 installment loans bill HB 11-1290 up for debate
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
Rise in national vacancy rate not worth panicking over
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
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.
Choosing the certificate of deposit that is right for you
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
Fukushima disaster lays bare the cost of nuclear power
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
Cost of FHA loans set to increase again
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
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.
A small business perspective on payment systems
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
Millions moved their money away from Wall Street banks in 2010
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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