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Fed Study Unintentionally Paints Rosier Picture for Payday Loans
This Federal Reserve/collegiate study attempts to show that payday loans lead to credit ruin, but they unintentionally suggest the reverse. CLICK HERE to see.
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 by By Steve Tarlow
Retailers lost $1 billion, thanks to blizzard
Retailers were hit by the East Coast blizzard. Estimates are that $1 billion was lost to the heavy weather that kept people in their homes.
Sunday, March 10th, 2013 by By Steve Tarlow
UC Davis study shows credit unions restrict short term loans
Credit unions aren't a viable source for short term loans, finds Victor Stango of UC Davis. Payday lenders have the inside track…
Thursday, December 20th, 2012 by By Steve Tarlow
Payday loan APR Fees and How They Compare To Other Financing Rates
A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.
Bankruptcy Filings by State – Payday Lending “Not a Factor”
A recent Brigham Young University study indicates that contrary to the belief of some, payday lending has no part in state-to-state bankruptcy filings.
Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 by By Steve Tarlow
Credit Card Minimum Payments are Hypnotic Conditioning
Credit card companies love it when you only make the minimum payment. That small number is a kind of hypnotic conditioning, says Stewart.
Friday, October 26th, 2012 by By Steve Tarlow
Seasonal employment market more challenging for teens
For those ages 16 to 24 who are seeking summer jobs, the outlook for seasonal employment shows a tough market but opportunities for creativity.
Monday, April 25th, 2011 by By bryanh
Installment Loans Online and How They Differ From The Average Payday Loan
One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.
Polls show most of US favors collective bargaining rights
A majority of people in the U.S. support labor unions' collective bargaining rights, according to multiple national polls conducted by media.
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
New research: More than half of Alzheimer’s cases misdiagnosed
A study found that the brains of 50 percent of the people diagnosed with Alzheimer's lacked the lesions associated with the disease ...
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By bryanh
Shark attacks worldwide in 2010 rose to highest level since 1980
Shark attacks increased 25 percent worldwide, but the recession and BP oil spill may account for a reduction of shark attacks in Florida ...
Monday, February 7th, 2011 by By bryanh
The Ease and Convenience of Short Term Loans Needs To Be Managed In A Smart Way
It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.
U.S. unemployment sinks to 9 percent, spin doctors rejoice
U.S. unemployment fell in January to 9 percent, the fastest decline in 53 years. The true direction for the U.S. job market is still cloudy.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Top 10 cities with the most credit card debt
Do you live in one of the top 10 cities in the United States for credit card debt? Access to payday loans could have saved you a bundle.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Study proves red light cameras reduce traffic fatalities
A recently conducted insurance industry study found traffic fatalities dropped 26 percent in cities equipped with red light camera systems.
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 by By bryanh
What You Need To Know To Keep From Getting Trapped By Cash Advance Addiction
Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.
Iowa Catholic Conference pursues payday lending limits
The Iowa Catholic Conference should say what it means. A 36 percent APR payday loan cap would shut down the industry, not make it better.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Consumer Confidence Index at highest level in eight months
The U.S. Consumer Confidence Index is at its highest level in eight months, but there's room for improvement, particularly in job creation.
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
The puzzle of rising retail sales and falling consumer confidence
New reports on higher retail sales and lower consumer confidence present conflicting data; economists say expectation is a better barometer.
Friday, January 14th, 2011 by By bryanh
No Credit Check Personal Loans From The Comfort Of Home - A Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.
Sugar prices at 30-year high as supplies deplete
The sugar prices 30-year high can be attributed to volatile weather, increased demand for "real" sugar and additional government regulation.
Thursday, December 30th, 2010 by By bryanh
Employee satisfaction survey says workers are not happy
A new employee satisfaction survey by Manpower tells a sad tale: a whopping 84 percent of workers will actively seek better jobs in 2011...
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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