Daily Archives: March 10, 2011
College financial aid advice for middle-class families
Finding financial aid for middle-income families is easier if you have a plan. Search for need- and merit-based, and don't forget tax breaks.
Thursday, March 10th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
30-year fixed-rate mortgage tied to demise of Fannie and Freddie
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, which only exists because of mortgage insurers Fannie and Freddie, is likely to disappear along with them.
Thursday, March 10th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Experian to include rental data in credit reports
Thanks to Experian RentBureau, some tenants will now be able to contribute to a good credit score by maintaining consistent rental payments.
Thursday, March 10th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Avoid bad buying practices and use credit cards to your advantage
Responsible credit card use can be beneficial to you and your credit report. Be careful; it's easy to develop bad habits with credit cards.
Thursday, March 10th, 2011 by By Ace Campbell
Climate change in Columbia driving US coffee prices sky high
Hot weather and heavy rains have hurt Columbian coffee production as global demand catches up with coffee drinkers in the United States.
Thursday, March 10th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Costs and benefits of financial reform laws
A year after the CARD Act passed, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau did a study to see whether reforms are working -- and they are.
Thursday, March 10th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Lawsuit lending the latest target of legislation
Lawsuit lending is a new industry that some legislatures are calling usury -- and others are calling a much-needed service.
Thursday, March 10th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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