Financial
An online credit card scam using identity theft and fake merchants raked in millions by charging millions of victims pennies at a time.
Thursday, May 16th, 2013 by
By bryanh
FICO makes public the effects of common credit mistakes in concrete numbers on individual credit scores...
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 by
By bryanh
Despite the fact that the federal minimum wage is not a living wage for anyone who pays rent, some states such as Colorado want to pay less...
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 by
By bryanh
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
A Utah man and his two online payday loans companies have been sued by the SEC for defrauding investors of millions with a Ponzi scheme.
Saturday, May 11th, 2013 by
By Sam Hoober
Income tax returns are due today, April 18. Here are some surprising facts about taxes in the U.S. For example, 45 percent don't owe them.
Friday, May 10th, 2013 by
By Sam Hoober
Certificates of Deposit are great ways to find debt relief. Here are the basics of this investment tool...
Monday, May 6th, 2013 by
By bryanh
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Billions are pouring into the hedge fund industry, but most firms have yet to reach high water mark and performance numbers may be skewed.
Monday, May 6th, 2013 by
By bryanh
Oil industry analysts and the White House administration insist tapping the oil reserve would do little to combat rising gas and oil prices.
Friday, May 3rd, 2013 by
By bryanh
The bear market buzz has been getting louder as recent events scare investors, but while some analysts see a crash, others see a correction.
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 by
By bryanh
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
The "text Haiti to 90999" campaign has raised a lot of money, despite the fact that modern technology has allowed more than one Haiti earthquake hoax to spread.
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 by
By bryanh
With banks reducing the number of available loans and becoming more particular about who they lend to, small businesses may want to consider micro-loans...
Sunday, April 28th, 2013 by
By bryanh
A new poll shows that payday loans and tax refunds are being channeled towards necessary bill payment, rather than extras...
Sunday, April 28th, 2013 by
By bryanh
Traditional loans require a credit check which puts a hard inquiry on your credit report which in many cases lowers your overall credit rating.
A pair of Republican senators not seeking re-election joined Democrats to pass a bill providing credit and tax breaks for small business...
Saturday, April 27th, 2013 by
By bryanh
Intrafamily lending can be a safer investment with a higher return than many investment options currently available.
Friday, April 26th, 2013 by
By bryanh
The CardHub.com study evaluated state policies on collecting gift cards as unclaimed property and found two major implications. READ ON >>>>
Thursday, April 25th, 2013 by
By bryanh
Everyone finds themsevles in a budget crisis from time to time and short term loans are only the answer in some circumstances when used wisely.
The Social Security double-dip allowing retirees to return benefits and then start collecting bigger checks at an older age is going away.
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 by
By bryanh
Recent surveys show more are Americans planning to get their personal finances in order, but few say they are currently acting on those plans.
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 by
By bryanh
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