Financial
Consumers In Search of Debt Relief Need to Stop Being Lazy
Debt relief can be found in consumer’s lives, but they have to stop being lazy and become proactive about it...
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 by By bryanh
TV pitchman Don Lapre indicted for fraud on 41 charges
TV pitchman Don Lapre has been indicted for multiple fraud charges stemming from his "Greatest Vitamin in the Word" infomercial scheme.
Monday, February 11th, 2013 by By Ron Ford
Ohio HB 486 | Limiting payday lending fees
Ohio's HB 486 aims to limit the fees that payday lenders have been charging. Who is sponsoring this bill, and will it do what they intend? READ ON...
Monday, February 11th, 2013 by By bryanh
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.
Nasdaq rebalancing reduces hedge fund manipulation of Apple stock
Reducing Apple's weight on the Nasdaq-100 makes Apple shares less vulnerable to rumors spread by hedge funds to manipulate the entire index.
Friday, February 8th, 2013 by By bryanh
Ways to save instant cash on leisure activities
There is no reason to pay full price for leisure activities if one does not need to. Learn to cut corners, and the savings can add up fast.
Friday, February 8th, 2013 by By Sam Hoober
Gates and Buffett urge billionaires to give away half their money
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett announced a campaign Wednesday to convince America's billionaires to give away half their money to charity...
Thursday, February 7th, 2013 by By bryanh
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.
Personal Loans and Banking Procedures Draw Criticism
Consumers with mortgage and personal loans are not happy with big banks and partially blame them for their financial woes.
Thursday, February 7th, 2013 by By bryanh
Marriage and money: pros and cons
Marriage has many financial advantages and disadvantages in a modern world. The adage that two can live more cheaply than one is not always so.
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 by By Ron Ford
New payday lending limits in Canadian provinces
The federal government in Canada has instituted new limits on the fees allowed for payday loans in every province. What are they? READ ON...
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 by By bryanh
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?
Free loan program searching for business customers
Dozens of loan programs, supported by federal, state, and local governments, are having problems finding small businesses to use the money.
Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 by By bryanh
Wall Street reform set into motion Wednesday at signing ceremony
Months of debate ended when the financial reform bill became law with a stroke of the president's pen at a signing ceremony Wednesday.
Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 by By bryanh
Fed QE2 imposes tax on consumers as it raises commodity prices
The Fed's QE2 move to stimulate the economy has benefited investors while raising the price of gas and groceries for consumers.
Friday, February 1st, 2013 by By bryanh
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.
Credit Cards Newest Area of Potential Problems for Banks
Banks that issue credit cards are bracing for another big loss with defaulting accounts...
Friday, February 1st, 2013 by By bryanh
Growing wealth gap a disturbing trend in United States economy
The wealth gap, the difference between rich and poor, is growing. It's enormous. However, most people don't want handouts, but opportunity.
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 by By Sam Hoober
Incentivizing death | Is there an estate tax among us?
Rich people and their heirs have enjoyed no estate tax in 2010, but a 55 percent hike with a much lower exemption is set to hit next year…
Monday, January 28th, 2013 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.
Costs and benefits of financial reform laws
A year after the CARD Act passed, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau did a study to see whether reforms are working -- and they are.
Monday, January 28th, 2013 by By Sam Hoober
IRS raises the debt threshold that triggers a property tax lien
The IRS has eased its rules on property tax liens, but the National Taxpayers Advocate says the agency hasn't gone far enough to help taxpayers.
Sunday, January 27th, 2013 by By bryanh
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