Eddie Bauer Files For Bankruptcy, Will Continue Operations

Clothing retailer feeling the hard times
When consumer confidence is as low as it has been, it’s a hard sell getting lots of people to come out and spend their money on outdoor wear. They can sulk about the state of their bank accounts perfect well indoors, thank you. It’s been [...]

Consumer Confidence Dismal | By Your Online Payday Loan Lender

Tell me something I don’t know
Your online payday loan source shares commentary on the nation’s economy.
When I saw the headline “Consumer Confidence at Record Low,” it did not surprise me in the least. In fact, I think I let out an audible sigh as I thought “um, duh.”
But I clicked [...]

Consumers probably wont buy big-screen TVs if they are worried about their incomes

What is Consumer Sentiment? By Your Payday Loan Source

Your payday loan source keeps you educated about financial issues.
Questionable headlines
When I started reading the news today, I came across a headline that said “Consumer sentiment rises in January.” At first I thought “What exactly is consumer sentiment?” After reading the article and coming across the phrase “consumer confidence,” I [...]

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Obama Aims to Cut Down Payday Loans

President-elect Barack Obama has a new idea for economic stimulus: Help Americans by giving them more money to take home on payday so fewer people will need payday loans.

President-elect Barack Obama hopes his plan will stimulate the economy.

Obama’s plan targets low and middle-income taxpayers. Details haven’t been ironed out yet, [...]

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