Monthly Archives: March 2011
Learn how to avoid Japan aid scams
Scammers often try to exploit charitable people. Avoid Japan aid scams with tips from Consumer Reports and the Better Business Bureau.
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
High gas prices may spur more people to use public transportation
A new study asserts that if the cost of gas hits $4 a gallon, more people are going to start using public transportation to save money.
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Making a personal budget: Know the ins and outs
Making and sticking to a budget requires some discipline, but once setting aside money becomes a habit, you'll have a brighter financial future.
Tuesday, March 15th, 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.
Poor personal finance leaves NFL players at a loss during lockout
The spendthrift ways of many football players may weaken their union's position against team owners in the NFL labor dispute ...
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Jobs for grads: Tips for making a big splash on the job hunt
Job hunting tips for college graduates can make finding real-world gainful employment less painful in a tough, post-recession job market.
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Fewer people financially confident about entering retirement
A recent survey found that workers are feeling less confident that they'll survive financially after retirement, and they're right to worry.
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Falling vacancy rates signal sharply rising rents in near future
Falling supply and rising demand will dramatically increase rental rates as United States residents adjust perceptions about home ownership.
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Private, low-interest loans offered to small farms
A small farm can usually count on having about 10 percent of income to reinvest. Now, Whole Foods and others are offering small farm loans.
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
What each minute of your time on Facebook is worth
Facebook reports its users spend more than 700 billion minutes on the site each month. Facebook earns just a couple of cents per user per minute.
Monday, March 14th, 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.
Consumer lending still slow to recover from recession
Though there are occasional signs of life, consumer lending, especially for housing continues to be slow to recover from the recession.
Monday, March 14th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
American millionaires say wealth starts around $8 million
A survey found that four in 10 American millionaires needed to have about $8 million to feel rich. The average American makes $33,000 a year.
Monday, March 14th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Relocated for work? Consider deducting moving expenses
Moving expenses can be tax deductions, as long as they are business related. It doesn't matter if you are an employee or self-employed.
Monday, March 14th, 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.
More Americans get shortchanged by taking Social Security early
Each year a person waits for Social Security brings a greater risk-free return for retirement than taking the money early and investing it.
Monday, March 14th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Lawsuit calls out HUD rule change on reverse mortgages
Three people are suing the Department of Housing and Urban Development; they didn't know they could lose their homes to reverse mortgages.
Monday, March 14th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
JP Morgan Chase may cap debit transactions at $50 or $100
JP Morgan Chase is considering a $50 or $100 debit card transaction cap. This would apply even when used as credit.
Friday, March 11th, 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.
Civil war in Libya does not affect US gas prices
There has been a lot of coverage saying the Libyan civil war is causing gas prices to rise, but the U.S. doesn't import much oil from Libya.
Friday, March 11th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Some colleges considering rejecting student loan funding
Facing high default rates and new rules aimed at for-profit schools, some community colleges are opting out of federal loan programs.
Friday, March 11th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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