Short Term Credit and Controlling One’s Financial Affairs

It’s Hardly Predator vs. Prey
If media and banking industry critics of payday lending are to be believed, payday loan outlets are perched in the reeds, muscles coiled in anticipation of springing upon unsuspecting consumers. “Predatory lending” is the fallback term such misinformed critics use, under the assumption that people who [...]

Consumerism is American. Free market capitalism and payday loans are all part of necessary competition, despite what critics would have you believe. (Photo: flickr.com)

‘The Story of Stuff’ Video Goes Viral

‘The Story of Stuff’ explores consumerism
A new video called “The Story of Stuff,” created and hosted by Annie Leonard, has become popular in classrooms across the United States. “The Story of Stuff” analyzes the cycle of consumerism, from extraction to disposal.
“We’re using too much stuff,” Leonard explains. She says the [...]

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‘Retail Anarchy’ Book Causes a Stir

Could book cause retail revolution?
“Retail Anarchy” has gotten mixed reviews and a lot of attention. This nonfiction novel about consumerism examines marketing, brand name loyalty and spending. Reviewers on Amazon.com said “Retail Anarchy” made them laugh out loud.
Of course, the book has only been out for three days, so you [...]

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