Monthly Archives: April 2011
Office of Servicemember Affairs to keep military loans honest
Holly Petraeus will lead the Office of Servicemember Affairs, a consumer protector created to provide financial advice to military families.
Monday, April 25th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Mortgage acceleration: No risk, high yield, long term investment
Increasing a mortgage payment by just $100 per month will save several thousand dollars and a few years over the life of a home loan.
Monday, April 25th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
The best summer jobs for teens
Now's the time to look for summer jobs, teens. The recession has made it tougher, but don't give up. Here are some summertime employment ideas.
Monday, April 25th, 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.
AIG returns to spotlight with collateralized death obligations
AIG's attempts to securitize bets on death have been criticized by the life insurance industry as a potential avenue for fraud and abuse.
Monday, April 25th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Strategic defaulters more likely to be financially educated
Strategic default has been discussed more during the housing recession, and the people who do it are generally more financially savvy.
Monday, April 25th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Seasonal employment market more challenging for teens
For those ages 16 to 24 who are seeking summer jobs, the outlook for seasonal employment shows a tough market but opportunities for creativity.
Monday, April 25th, 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.
Top 10 US college majors that lead to highest pay
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that these are the top-paying college majors. Choose money now, go renaissance later.
Friday, April 22nd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Jumbo mortgage loans becoming harder to borrow
Jumbo loans, or mortgages for very high amounts, are becoming rarer as mortgage credit is tightening due to Freddie and Fannie requirements.
Friday, April 22nd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Hundreds of banks slapped with lawsuits for ATM fees
More people are reporting being satisfied with their banks. At the same time, banks are being sued more for banking fees and ATM fees.
Friday, April 22nd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Make your own biodiesel fuel and save big money
As gasoline prices climb above $4 per gallon, the value of biodiesel fuel – particularly making it yourself – becomes increasingly attractive.
Friday, April 22nd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Kiva expands P2P loans to green ideas and student loans
Microlending nonprofit Kiva is working on expanding its business to lending for environmental changes and students in third-world countries.
Friday, April 22nd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Defend online accounts against hackers with password crackers
Your password can be the easiest way to protect your accounts from cybercriminals or the easiest way for them to steal your money ...
Thursday, April 21st, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Home remodeling projects worth the money today
The rate of return on home remodeling isn't as stable as it once was, but certain projects are still a capital idea, according to SmartMoney.
Thursday, April 21st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Debt collection agency barred from social media harassment
Complaints about abusive debt collection agencies have been increasing, and Facebook has become a vehicle debt collectors use to harass.
Thursday, April 21st, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Stretching the value of your unemployment check
Unemployment is difficult; there's no avoiding that fact. Making your unemployment check stretch is an essential recession-survival tool.
Thursday, April 21st, 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.
Startup America Partnership helps small businesses grow
A program started by the White House and privately managed, the Startup America Partnership provides billions in discounts to businesses.
Thursday, April 21st, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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