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Recession makes stocks rise in some industries

As the recession continues stocks rise in industries that profit from hard times such as pawn brokers, payday lenders, and debt collectors.

How to find the best credit card

If you're choosing a credit card, understand what's important. Learn how to find the best credit card for your financial situation.
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Walmart combats lower sales with coupons and samples

Walmart has been losing customers in the U.S. To get shoppers back, Walmart is using heavy coupon promotions and free samples on its website.
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Where Is The Best Place To Get Payday Loans Online and Why?

There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?
There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?

How to have fun and save money

With a little imagination, you can learn how to have fun during summer without spending money – or not very much money.
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New Hampshire governor vetoes title loan bill

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have allowed title loan lenders to charge 25 percent interest monthly.
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How to write a customized cover letter

Applying for a job is tough. If you tailor your cover letter to the employer, you're one step closer. Learn how to write a good cover letter.
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Why Borrow Money On Installments To Keep From Defaulting On Bills And Ruining Your Credit?

Many people are shocked at how damaging it is to have a low credit score. Many though have found a temporary solution with installment loans.
Many people are shocked at how damaging it is to have a low credit score. Many though have found a temporary solution with installment loans.

Selling credit reports to payday lenders gets Teletrack fined

Subprime credit reporting agency Teletrack was fined nearly $2 million by the Federal Trade Commission for illegally selling information.
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Renting smart in a landlord market

More people are trying to rent and available rentals are down. Landlords have the upper hand. A renter has to be savvy to get a good deal.
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Tips for staying on budget when the urge gets to be too much

There are simple things you can do to stay on budget and save when cravings to spend more than you should get to be overwhelming.
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How To Use Short Term Loans To Save Your Budget

There are plenty of things eating your budget and late fees on the bills is typically the biggest waste and easiest to fix with short term loans.
There are plenty of things eating your budget and late fees on the bills is typically the biggest waste and easiest to fix with short term loans.

Bank of America agrees to $8.5 billion buyback deal

Bank of America has agreed to pay out an unprecedented $8.5 billion in buyback deal to 22 investors who bought mortgage-backed securities.
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Swipe fee cap by Federal Reserve may be higher than planned

The Federal Reserve will announce what it is setting the swipe fee cap at, but it could be higher than 12 cents per transaction.
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CFPB considers which non-bank industries to regulate

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants input into which non-bank industries it should regulate, in spite of Republican resistance.
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Personal Loans Online Do Not Requre Credit Checks Or Collateral Deposits

Credit checks cause damage to your credit score. These are the factors that you will appreciate knowing so you can get a personal loan without ruining your credit or putting up collateral.
Credit checks cause damage to your credit score. These are the factors that you will appreciate knowing so you can get a personal loan without ruining your credit or putting up collateral.

Ninety percent of Americans fear stagnant wages, high prices

Nine out of 10 U.S. workers believe that their stagnant wages won't be enough to compensate for rising costs of fuel, food and other items.
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Better Business Bureau ratings plagued by alleged corruption

Though it is a trusted institution by the public, the Better Business Bureau ratings system has been repeatedly accused of corruption.
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Nevada town gets wiped out by recession

The town of Empire, Nev., has been wiped off the map. The company owned-town was the last of its kind and was a victim of the recession.
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Why Using a Cash Advance For a Spending Spree Is a Very Bad Idea!

Cash advances, although a modern convenience, are not to be used for for irresponsible spending. Use them wisely and you will improve your financial situation.
Cash advances, although a modern convenience, are not to be used for for irresponsible spending. Use them wisely and you will improve your financial situation.

Man apologizes in court for shooting payday loan clerk

A payday loans clerk was shot point blank during an October robbery. The shooter apologized to her in court and was sentenced to prison.
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Consumers should watch for payday loan collection scams

Many debt collections are legal, but there are some fraudulent debt collection scams out there, including phony payday loan collection scams.
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