Monthly Archives: April 2011
Ryan budget plan relies on discredited supply side economics
The Bush tax cuts were the last foray into supply side economics, which led to wage deflation, job stagnation and astronomical deficits.
Friday, April 8th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Paying kids for grades | Capitalism in action
Should parents pay kids for getting good grades? If accompanied by lessons on the value of money, it can help produce a shrewd capitalist.
Friday, April 8th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Oil and gas destined to fall as prices pinch consumer demand
Despite rampant speculation, oil and gas prices are expected to stabilize when consumers reach the point that they refuse to pay the price.
Friday, April 8th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Credit bureau Experian accused of fraud in California lawsuit
Experian, one of the three credit reporting bureaus, is being sued for fraud for selling credit reports information that is worthless.
Friday, April 8th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Doing the math on urban farming
Some enterprising individuals are turning urban gardening into urban farming -- trying to turn backyard gardens into profitable farms.
Friday, April 8th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
March retail sales increase comes with many investor caveats
After being expected to register the first decline since 2009, retail sales surprisingly increased in March, but stiff headwinds lie ahead.
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Consumers opting to pay credit cards over mortgages
Underwater mortgages have encouraged consumers to pay credit cards instead, according to a recent study by the TransUnion credit bureau.
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
How to remove a co-signer from a student loan
If you've co-signed on a student loan but want out, there are a few things you can try to have your name removed from the paperwork.
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Reading between the lines of a hedge fund industry comeback
Billions are pouring into the hedge fund industry, but most firms have yet to reach high water mark and performance numbers may be skewed.
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Legal spat over financial protection bureau continues
The legal battle over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues, as legislators try to gut the agency before it starts operating.
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
International Monetary Fund calls for changes to mortgage lending
The International Monetary Fund, in studying the housing market, has determined that the government needs to get out of the lending business.
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Wireless payment network to debut in Salt Lake City
A wireless payment network is going to be unveiled in Salt Lake City. People with phones that have NFC technology will barely need a wallet.
Wednesday, April 6th, 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.
City of San Francisco grants Twitter a payroll tax break
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has voted in favor of granting Twitter and other technology companies a sizable payroll tax holiday.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Rent beginning to rise nationwide as fewer buy homes
As fewer people are able to buy real estate, more people are moving into rental properties. Rent is starting rise nationwide as a result.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Transocean execs donate safety bonus after firestorm of criticism
After bad media coverage for doling out safety bonuses for 2010, Transocean executives donated cash to victims of the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Bizarre tax deductions to brighten your tax day
Here are some of the more bizarre tax deductions ever attempted in the United States. File under “Don't try this at home.”
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Ryan budget plan: Medicare reform to offset tax cuts for the rich
The GOP plan to cut spending by $5 trillion in 10 years includes cutting Medicare and making the Bush administration's tax cuts permanent.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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