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Yearly Archives: 2011

Economists: US is still in a growth recession

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.

An unemployed (or underemployed) father begging for diaper money.

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 by

By Steve Tarlow

Nearly 60 percent of parents help support adult children

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

Gri.pe about bad service with a free app

Consumers who want to make a difference with complaints against bad service can Gri.pe all they want with a new free mobile app.

A sample screen from the Gri.pe mobile app.

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 by

By Steve Tarlow

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

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.

Little extras equal billions for airlines

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

Debt relief and consolidation scams still rampant post-recession

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

Strategic defaults starting to decline slightly

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

How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?

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.

Teen spending affected by the recession

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 having a renaissance thanks to television

Pawn loans, once usually reserved for the desperate and poor, is starting to become a booming business. Recent TV shows may be partly why.

Front of the store the show "Pawn Stars" is filmed at

Friday, May 27th, 2011 by

By Sam Hoober

Home prices drop as foreclosure rates soar

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

Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.

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.

Are you using Credit Card Act resources like you should?

The National Foundation for Credit Counseling says too few people use the free resources provided by the Credit Card Act.

A young man views his credit card statement with a tinge of horror in his eye.

Friday, May 27th, 2011 by

By Steve Tarlow

Entrepreneur concocts easy way to spend gold and silver in Utah

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 settles overdraft fee lawsuit for $410 million

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

How To Get A Cash Advance Even With Bad Credit and Bankruptcy On Your Record

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.