U.S. auto sales up thanks to new models and pent-up demand

A January year-over-year sales increase for U.S. automakers signals a strengthening recovery for the auto industry. Ford and GM saw the biggest gains.
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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.
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Consumer credit increased by $1.3 billion in November

Consumer credit rose in November, according to Bloomberg. The United States saw a $1.3 billion increase, largely in auto and student loans.
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How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?

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.
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.

Home prices in October beat forecast, dipping lower than expected

A double dip in the housing market is imminent, analysts say, as home prices continue to fall and dropped further than expected in October.
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Mortgage rates rise along with several key economic indicators

Mortgage rates have risen for three straight weeks in parallel with private sector job creation, existing home sales and consumer confidence.
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Consumer confidence bump a ray of hope in bleak economic outlook

Consumer confidence posted a modest gain in August. The data eased concerns that anemic consumer spending will derail economic recovery...
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Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online

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.
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.

Unemployment rate down, job loss up, factories hire, what gives?

The unemployment rate fell in June despite rising job losses -- conflicting indicators in an economic recovery struggling with a lack of jobs.
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Low retail sales, rising consumer confidence calm volatile stocks

Weak retail sales contrasted with a rising consumer confidence report to narrow trading and reduce stock market volatility on Friday.
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U.S. auto sales increase along with the consumer confidence index

U.S. auto sales rose for the eighth consecutive month as credit thaws, consumer confidence increases and gas prices remain stable. READ MORE...
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How To Get A Cash Advance Without Providing Collateral or Submitting To A Credit Check

Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.

Consumer credit statistics show confidence in economy is growing

The Federal Reserve reported that an unexpected consumer borrowing increase in March is another sign that an economic recovery is under way...
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Americans losing confidence as debt relief seems a long way off

Americans are losing confidence in the stimulus as they see debt relief still a long way off. Consumer confidence is at 52% , down 7%...
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