Monthly Archives: March 2011
Mississippi reporter misunderstands no credit check payday loans
Mississippi House Bill 455 extended the life of payday loans in the state. A Clarion-Ledger reporter objects but doesn't have a good argument.
Friday, March 4th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Webster, Mass., to try shaming landowners into evicting squatters
One small town is trying to shame landowners by placing 4-by-8-foot signs with their phone numbers in front of badly maintained properties.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Libyan crisis inflates fuel and food prices, says UN
The Libyan crisis has halted oil production there, causing oil to exceed $100 per barrel. Global food prices have shot up as a result.
Thursday, March 3rd, 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.
Loss of refund cash advance product cuts H&R Block revenues
As a result of being forced to stop offering a cash advance against tax refunds, H&R Block has been losing revenue this tax season.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
AIG and General Motors make strides in repaying bailouts
Two companies that received large amounts in bailout loans, AIG and General Motors, have made progress toward paying back taxpayers.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Federal Trade Commission shuts down work-from-home companies
The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice have taken steps to shut down more than 90 work-from-home companies because of fraud.
Thursday, March 3rd, 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.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding in jeopardy
Even before it got off the ground, House Republicans have tried to choke away the budget of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac limping back to profit
Troubled mortgage houses Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are starting to turn around. They're still losing money, but they are losing a lot less.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Costco adjusting offerings amid strong sales and dropping stock
Costco warehouses will be taking one popular class of products off the shelves and adding an unusual product as sales continue to increase.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 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.
The no-so-hidden lifetime cost of a bad credit score
A bad credit score or a credit score report that contains errors can rob a person of thousands of dollars over a lifetime.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Economic effect of biking vs. driving is astounding, experts say
The economic effects of biking, compared to driving, could save cities and states millions of dollars, according to recent studies.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Microfinance pioneer Yunus fired by Bangladesh government
Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer in the field of microfinance, has been forced out of his position at Grameen Bank by the Bangladesh government.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 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.
Clock is ticking on $1.1 billion in unclaimed 2007 tax refunds
Low-income taxpayers who didn't file for 2007 could have money coming thanks to the Earned Income Tax Credit ...
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Why GDP is not the best measure of economic growth
The Gross Domestic Product is an often-cited number to measure economic growth, but problems with this number call its relevance into question.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
How to protect yourself from unwanted spam
Too much spam is a nightmare! There are a couple of important things you can learn to arm yourself with the right tricks to combat spam.
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 by By Payday Loan Advocate
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.
Big businesses present wish list for consumer finance regulation
In a letter to the U.S. government, big business groups spell out hopes for the immediate future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Polls show most of US favors collective bargaining rights
A majority of people in the U.S. support labor unions' collective bargaining rights, according to multiple national polls conducted by media.
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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