Financial
Consumers advised to avoid credit card protection plans
Credit card debt protection plans are great for credit card companies but end up being not very beneficial for people who enroll in them.
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Pimco moves market with short position on U.S. government debt
The world's biggest bond trader has gone short on U.S. Treasury bonds and warns investors not to trust Congress to solve the debt problem.
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Expensive alternatives to checking accounts becoming more popular
Prepaid debit cards are touted as a great alternative to checking accounts. The cards can be expensive but helpful for those without bank accounts.
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Federal Reserve not planning to reign in credit supply yet
Worries about inflation have caused lawmakers and financial experts to ponder whether the Federal Reserve should curb the credit supply.
Monday, April 11th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
CEO pay soars as flat middle class wages erode with inflation
Rising food and gas prices are cutting into stagnant middle class wages as CEOs cash in on the productivity of U.S. workers.
Monday, April 11th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Stashing cash at home backfires in Japan tsunami zone
Thousands of metal safes and parcels of cash are turning up in the wreckage a month after the Japan earthquake and tsunami.
Monday, April 11th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Energy crisis jitters hit as gas prices approach record high
Gas prices continue to increase, and as the cost of gas nears a record high, fewer consumers are willing to pay the price at the pump.
Monday, April 11th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Government shutdown does not postpone IRS deadline
There is a looming government shutdown, but it does not negate the obligation to file an income tax return with the IRS by April 18.
Friday, April 8th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Oil and gas destined to fall as prices pinch consumer demand
Despite rampant speculation, oil and gas prices are expected to stabilize when consumers reach the point that they refuse to pay the price.
Friday, April 8th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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?
Credit bureau Experian accused of fraud in California lawsuit
Experian, one of the three credit reporting bureaus, is being sued for fraud for selling credit reports information that is worthless.
Friday, April 8th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
March retail sales increase comes with many investor caveats
After being expected to register the first decline since 2009, retail sales surprisingly increased in March, but stiff headwinds lie ahead.
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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
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.
Reading between the lines of a hedge fund industry comeback
Billions are pouring into the hedge fund industry, but most firms have yet to reach high water mark and performance numbers may be skewed.
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Legal spat over financial protection bureau continues
The legal battle over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues, as legislators try to gut the agency before it starts operating.
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Wireless payment network to debut in Salt Lake City
A wireless payment network is going to be unveiled in Salt Lake City. People with phones that have NFC technology will barely need a wallet.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Rent beginning to rise nationwide as fewer buy homes
As fewer people are able to buy real estate, more people are moving into rental properties. Rent is starting rise nationwide as a result.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Transocean execs donate safety bonus after firestorm of criticism
After bad media coverage for doling out safety bonuses for 2010, Transocean executives donated cash to victims of the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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