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 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.
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
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.
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
Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
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
You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
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
Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
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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