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Obama wants KORUS, a NAFTA-style Korea free trade agreement
President Obama has endorsed KORUS, a Korea Free Trade agreement that will allegedly bring jobs. But critics see another NAFTA coming.
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 by By Steve Tarlow
Forever Lazy puts an adult spin on a childhood favorite
The suit made by Forever Lazy, an adult size onesie, is causing quite a stir. The infamous Snuggie could be facing some serious competition.
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 by By Sam Hoober
Repossessions by mortgage loan lenders climb
Foreclosures by banks are declining, but repossessions, which do the same thing without the paperwork, are skyrocketing as well as auctions.
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 by By Sam Hoober
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.
IKEA gives 12,400 bicycles, custom-made, for holiday bonus
IKEA gave each of its employees a flat-pack, assemble-your-own custom bicycle as a holiday bonus. Is this a hypocritical move for the company?
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 by By bryanh
Emergency money not easily found with deficit trouble
The US and its citizens are looking for emergency money, but with the huge deficit to overcome, it may not come easily.
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 by By bryanh
Peer to peer loan lenders bypass bank middlemen
A way to bypass the middlemen at the bank is to look into peer to peer loan lenders. People who qualify can get loans at below bank rates...
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 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.
Iceland Volcanic Activity | Signs of more to come?
Volcanoes in Iceland began erupting recently. What effects on the global climate can volcanic eruptions like these have? CLICK TO READ MORE ...
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 by By bryanh
Credit Counseling – Debt Management Plans and Consumer Psychology
Credit counseling for consumers depends greatly upon on consumer attitude and intent. Xiao and Wu's study looks at the connection. START HERE.
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 by By Steve Tarlow
The Strategic Default | When Billionaires Walk, Millions Talk
This is neither a joke nor a column of gossip, but is a fact that when billionaires walk away from their obligations, millions are forced to talk.
Monday, June 17th, 2013 by By bryanh
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.
Watch 2011 Super Bowl commercials without pesky football game
The Super Bowl commercials 2011 are already leaking on YouTube. You can watch them all in a timely matter -- even if you don't have a TV.
Monday, June 17th, 2013 by By bryanh
Grocery Store Madness Requires a Plan to Save
Everybody has to go to the grocery store once in a while, but not everyone approaches them with strategies for saving money. Here are a few of the things I...
Monday, June 17th, 2013 by By Steve Tarlow
Pay Day Loans can Help when Your Job is Among those Lost Forever
It is a sad truth, but many jobs that were cut during the recession will likely not be brought back at all. If you are in this situation pay day loans may help.
Monday, June 17th, 2013 by By bryanh
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.
New Travel Restrictions Kick the Airlines While They’re Down
Federal officials have been purposely vague about the new travel restrictions, but one thing is for sure: It can't hurt to get to the airport extra early...
Sunday, June 16th, 2013 by By bryanh
Forever 21 | High Fashion, Low Prices
The Forever 21 site offers 21 items for 20 percent off every day. Regular prices at Forever 21 are already great -- I didn't see anything for more than $25...
Sunday, June 16th, 2013 by By bryanh
U.S. rare earth metals mine reopens to combat Chinese monopoly
A rare earth metals mine in California is reopening as a Chinese monopoly controls 97 percent of the world's supply...
Sunday, June 16th, 2013 by By bryanh
Keep Your Debt to Credit Ratio Down By Using Personal Loans Instead of Credit Cards
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.
Frivolous tax arguments are amusing, but the IRS penalty is not
When it comes to frivolous tax arguments, the Internal Revenue Service has zero tolerance for clowning around in the name of tax evasion.
Saturday, June 15th, 2013 by By bryanh
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