Daily Archives: April 20, 2011

Loss of refund loans causes mounting losses at H&R Block

H&R Block is mourning the loss of refund anticipation loans, as revenues have been declining since it had to stop offering the loans.
An H&R Block storefront

Working past retirement is good for your health

Working longer – past the standard retirement age of 65 – is not only better for your budget, but it may improve your health, experts say.
A man seated at his retirement party.

Gas boycott would not work, despite Facebook campaigns

The cost of gas is going up, and the gas boycott chain letters are going around Facebook and email again, but a gas boycott will not work.
Boycott and protest

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.
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.

Six payday loan companies charged with financial fraud

The FTC has filed suit against several payday loan companies run by Michael Bruce Moneymaker and others, saying fraud cost customers millions.
FTC Building

Prenuptial agreements: Not just for royalty anymore

While romantics scoff at the notion, legal experts advise couples to consider prenuptial agreements before entering into marriage.
Artist's cartoon rendering of a man and woman kissing before a downtown skyline, at night.

Investors driving home sales as Americans re-think home ownership

Investors are capitalizing on historically low home prices and interest rates while many Americans question the safety of home ownership.
house made of legos