Yearly Archives: 2011
The United States isn't out of the woods, argue economists. Plenty of signs point to the fact that growth recession is still going strong.
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
Nearly 60 percent of U.S. parents are continuing to help support their adult children who are not in school, according to a new survey.
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 by
By Ron Ford
Consumers who want to make a difference with complaints against bad service can Gri.pe all they want with a new free mobile app.
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
A newly released report says that baggage fees and other non-transportation charges add up to billions yearly for the airline industry.
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 by
By Ron Ford
As the number of debt relief or debt settlement companies has grown in the past few years, many companies have proven to be outright scams.
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
The number of people entering into strategic defaults, or walking away from a mortgage when advantageous to do so, is starting to decline.
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.
The recession has curbed spending even among the teen demographic and leads to their keener financial awareness, according to a new survey.
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 by
By Ron Ford
Pawn loans, once usually reserved for the desperate and poor, is starting to become a booming business. Recent TV shows may be partly why.
Friday, May 27th, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
Home price index reports home prices down nationally by the largest margin since 28008, partially due to increased number of foreclosures.
Friday, May 27th, 2011 by
By Ron Ford
Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling says too few people use the free resources provided by the Credit Card Act.
Friday, May 27th, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
In March, Utah enacted a law making gold and silver coins legal tender. Craig Franco plans a new way to spend them as easily as paper money.
Thursday, May 26th, 2011 by
By Ron Ford
Bank of America has settled a class action suit over processing transactions out of order to collect more overdraft fees for $410 million.
Thursday, May 26th, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.
Despite living in the 21st century, many companies don't recognize the value of telecommuting. It's better for both employers and employees.
Thursday, May 26th, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
Jackson Hewitt, the tax preparation firm, has gone into bankruptcy protection because of loss of revenue from tax refund anticipation loans.
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
McDonald's is making small price increases throughout the year to offset the rising cost of food and paper. Stock prices fell as result.
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by
By Ron Ford
The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.
Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo have created clearXchange, a mobile payment service to compete with systems like PayPal.
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
Monday, the Texas Senate passed two bills regulating the payday loan industry. Critics, however, say the legislation does not go far enough.
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 by
By Ron Ford
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