Monthly Archives: April 2011
S&P enters budget debate by lowering U.S. credit rating outlook
Stocks fell when Standard & Poor's announced that partisan budget bickering has led the agency to downgrade the U.S. credit rating outlook.
Monday, April 18th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
The top health hazards that make life insurance expensive
Here are the top health hazards that can send your life insurance premiums skyrocketing. Managing health conditions can help you save cash.
Friday, April 15th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Severe budget problems could get all Detroit teachers laid off
Every single teacher employed by the city of Detroit will be laid off by July 29, unless the city can fix some chronic budget problems.
Friday, April 15th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
First-time homebuyer tax credit: Get ready to pay
The first payment on the $7,500 first-time homebuyer tax credit from 2008 is due with the 2010 tax return for anyone who received the credit.
Friday, April 15th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Federal budget passes; fewer troops need military payday loans
The government shutdown has been averted, which means service personnel won't have to work without pay or get payday loans as a result.
Friday, April 15th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
CARD Act could strip stay-at-home partners of financial identity
The consumer-protection CARD Act is supposed to protect consumers, but some stay-at-home spouses hit snags because they can't prove income.
Friday, April 15th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Two-thirds of US men worked in 2010, a record low
Only two-thirds of U.S. men worked in 2010, a record low. Only 45.4 percent of U.S. adults worked last year, the lowest figure since 1983.
Friday, April 15th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Senate report on financial crisis points finger at Goldman Sachs
A Senate report investigating the cause of the financial crisis accuses Goldman Sachs of misleading both its clients and Congress ...
Thursday, April 14th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Mortgages face tough competition from home buyers paying cash
Plummeting home values are attracting cash buyers who outcompete mortgages with lower offers ...
Thursday, April 14th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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?
Federal agencies agree to cooperate on gas price investigation
Two federal agencies have signed an agreement to cooperate in investigating gas prices.
Thursday, April 14th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Banks fighting to corner market for EMV chip credit cards
JPMorgan and Wells Fargo are launching EMV chip equipped smart cards for high-end credit card customers who travel overseas frequently.
Thursday, April 14th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Banks under SEC antitrust investigation for rate manipulation
The SEC and Justice Department are investigating whether a group of world banks colluded to manipulate the LIBOR interest rate.
Thursday, April 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.
NFL lockout loans: More money, more problems
The 2011 NFL lockout has spawned a controversial product called the lockout loan. Large-dollar same day loans to players can spell trouble.
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
14 banks ordered to pay homeowners back for bad foreclosures
Terms of the robosigning settlement include 14 financial institutions having to repay homeowners whose homes were wrongfully foreclosed.
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Child identity theft victims often targeted by loved ones
No child is too young for identity theft; it happens to children 51 times more often than adults. More than 10 percent in a study had stolen IDs.
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Amazon to release ad-supported Kindle for $114
The Amazon Kindle with Special Offers – the first ad-supported Kindle – will ship May 3. Is a $25 discount enough to make the ads bearable?
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Will Goldman-triggered commodity rout lower US gas prices?
Goldman Sachs cashed in on crude oil, warning that high prices are creating demand destruction that will end the rally.
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Recent Conversations