Monthly Archives: March 2011
Homeownership questioned by growing number of skeptics
Homeownership, a hallmark of the American Dream, is being questioned by a growing number of skeptics who think it is not a good investment.
Monday, March 21st, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Good news bad news for consumers as AT&T bids to buy T-mobile
AT&T has made a $39 billion bid to purchase T-Mobile. If the DOJ and FCC agree, it would create the largest wireless company in the United States.
Monday, March 21st, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Same day loan industry stands against rogue debt collectors
The Community Financial Services Association of America, which represents U.S. personal lenders, stands against aggressive collection practices.
Friday, March 18th, 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.
Bridge Loan basics: Financing short-term obligations
A bridge loan is used most often to fill the gap of financing between purchasing houses, but people are finding other ways to use them now.
Friday, March 18th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Wisconsin judge blocks anti-collective bargaining bill
In a minor victory for the working class, the Wisconsin anti-collective bargaining law has been temporarily blocked by a Dane County judge.
Friday, March 18th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
FTC fines company $250,000 for sock puppet reviews
The FTC has charged Legacy Learning $250,000 for creating fake online reviews; this shows how you purchase online is as important as where.
Friday, March 18th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
JP Morgan Chase introduces $5 ATM transaction fees
JP Morgan Chase is leading the charge to raise non-customer ATM fees. The bank has introduced a whopping $5 non-customer fee.
Thursday, March 17th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Reduce your homeowners insurance premiums with these credits
Lower your homeowners insurance premium with these hidden homeowners insurance credits.
Thursday, March 17th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Lawmakers seek to curb spate of debt collection arrest warrants
As the debt collection industry booms, debt collection arrest warrants are interfering with pursuit of serious crimes in some states.
Thursday, March 17th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Visa creating a person-to-person payment system
Calling cash "inefficient," Visa has announced a new P2P payment system that will compete with PayPal and start-ups like Square.
Thursday, March 17th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Congress looking to reign in financial protection bureau
Congress is looking to curtail the reach of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, as some legislators believe it has too much power.
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Illinois payday lender sues, calling reforms unconstitutional
Illinois Lending Corp. is suing so that a provision within the Illinois Payday Loan Reform Act can be blocked. It's a Constitution argument.
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Tibetan Mastiff breaks record as most expensive dog in the world
Prices for Tibetan Mastiffs have risen 500 percent in the last few years as China's super-rich seek the breed as the ultimate status symbol.
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Meltdown in Japan and budget cuts endanger cheaper electricity
Nuclear power is a great way to get cheaper electricity, and new plants are unlikely because of the crisis in Japan and U.S. budget cuts.
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Tame grocery budgets with extreme couponing and other tricks
You can save a bundle with extreme coupon clipping and food stockpiling. One mother of four says she feeds her family for $10 a week.
Wednesday, March 16th, 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.
March Madness: the NCAA billion-dollar money-making machine
The NCAA tournament each year generates billions of dollars in broadcast rights, advertising revenue and betting on games in office pools.
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
UK adds to basket of goods used to calculate Consumer Price Index
The United States adjusts the Consumer Price Index every few years, but the U.K. has already updated its basket to include smartphone apps.
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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