Daily Archives: March 9, 2011

How to save money when world food prices are rising

Global food prices are rising and will likely continue to do so. However, there are ways to save money for the do-it-yourself inclined.
Community Garden

Welfare payments make up 35 percent of total US wages, study says

Recession recovery has led to a disturbing statistic: Social welfare payments and services make up 35 percent of wages in the United States.
The old version of U.S. food stamps, from 1980.

House financial committee considers Missouri payday loan bills

Missouri HB 132 and HB 656 are a study in contrasting payday loan legislation. One would kill the industry, the other would deal reasonably.
The state flag of Missouri.

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.

Keep an eye out for commonly overlooked tax deductions

Millions of Americans hand the IRS hard-earned money that they could keep because they overlook deductions hiding in complicated U.S. tax code.
u.s. taxcode

Applications for mortgage modifications spike with low rates

Mortgage applications have risen recently, though the spike was due to low interest rates spurring interest in mortgage modifications.
Applying for a loan

Global food inflation starting to hit US grocery budgets harder

Global competition for basic agricultural commodities is increasing pressure and causing higher food prices for consumers in the United States.
food inflation

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.

The four basics of renting out your space

It is a great market for landlords to rent out housing, but you should take a few simple steps to protect your wallet from unexpected hits.
Room for Rent