Articles by Steve Tarlow
Description: CashAdvanceMojo is a hard-working, creative dad who knows from experience that it is sometimes difficult to make ends meet each month. He is passionate about many things, including baseball, basketball, jazz, film history, writing, computers, sociology, mythology, literature, Americana, psychology, biology, astronomy and atheism. In his spare time, he rests.
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
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
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.
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
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
Racial discrimination evident in continued bank redlining
Redlining still hasn't disappeared from minority banking, reports USA Today. Minorities are still shut out of many bank loans and mortgages.
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Parents can help college grads secure internships
Parents can help their kids obtain internships for college grads in just a few easy steps. If they don't do it, who will?
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Avoid payday loan default with an extended payment plan
CFSA-member payday lenders offer consumers the option of an extended payment plan on payday loans when borrower default is a possibility.
Monday, April 4th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
McDonald’s hiring spree will produce 50,000 jobs on April 19
A McDonald's hiring spree – aka McDonald's Hiring Day – will produce 50,000 jobs on April 19. That's more than $518 million in added wages.
Monday, April 4th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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?
Rhode Island payday loan bill seeks strict interest rate cap
Rhode Island legislators have introduced 2011 H 5562, a bill to cap payday loan rates at an untenable 36 percent APR. Here we go again...
Thursday, March 31st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Signing up for a money market account online is easy
Opening a money market account online is a simple way to beat the rate of inflation when it comes to earning interest on your money.
Thursday, March 31st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Avoid the debt settlement agreement benefit on your credit card
The Government Accountability Office urges consumers to think carefully before opting for a debt settlement agreement on their credit card.
Thursday, March 31st, 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.
Demand for same day loans is tremendous, FDIC says
Personal loans and same day loans are popular, but banks have proven too top-heavy to offer them effectively, according to the GAO.
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Dodd-Frank will cost nearly $3 billion, says GAO
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and all other agencies under Dodd-Frank will cost $2.9 billion to operate, reports indicate.
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Work-from-home job ideas you can use
Sluggish job market got you down? Work from home successfully and avoid getting sucked into a scam by following some of these ideas.
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Colorado installment loans bill HB 11-1290 up for debate
Colorado House Bill 11-1290 would require that consumers pay the entire installment loans origination fee, rather than a pro-rated version.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Choosing the certificate of deposit that is right for you
A certificate of deposit is a safe way to earn interest on your money. Read here for advice on choosing the right type of CD for you.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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