Monthly Archives: March 2011
Utah online payday loans lender busted for Ponzi scheme
A Utah man and his two online payday loans companies have been sued by the SEC for defrauding investors of millions with a Ponzi scheme.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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 Thomas Hart
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
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.
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 Peter Stone
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
Analysis: New data on pending home sales and consumer spending
Consumer spending is being canceled out by inflation, and real estate experts believe the housing market has finally bottomed out.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Sharia-compliant mortgage program in Minnesota ends
Despite statements that the Constitution should be used to protect religious individuals, Tim Pawlenty has ended a Sharia-compliant loan program.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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 Thomas Hart
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 Mary Rice
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.
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 Mary Rice
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 Thomas Hart
Mortgage rates rise despite crippled demand for housing
Mortgage interest rates are steadily climbing away from the near record lows that were recently observed, but home sales are staying low.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Debit card interchange fees force consumers to pay hefty tax
Debit card interchange fees banks charge merchants amount to an “invisible tax” everyone pays, says public policy consultant Richard Eskow.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Frivolous tax arguments are amusing, but the IRS penalty is not
When it comes to frivolous tax arguments, the Internal Revenue Service has zero tolerance for clowning around in the name of tax evasion.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Learn how to find the unclaimed money waiting for you
If it worked for "Good Morning America," it can work for you. Here are some ideas for finding unclaimed money that rightfully belongs to you.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Demand shrinking among businesses as durable goods prices rise
Durable goods orders have slipped during the past month, as lower demand and higher prices are taking a toll on the already fragile economy.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Letting banks boost shareholder dividends risks another bailout
By green-lighting more shareholder dividends, the Fed has allowed banks to increase leverage, and it could lead to bailout territory again.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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