For-profit colleges have highest rate of default on student loans

A recent study by the Department of Education looked at student loan default rates. Students from private, for-profit schools defaulted most.
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Debt settlement relief companies ignoring memo from government

Debt settlement relief companies have been growing in number, but not all of them deliver. Many charge enormous fees for doing no work.
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Peer to peer loan lenders bypass bank middlemen

A way to bypass the middlemen at the bank is to look into peer to peer loan lenders. People who qualify can get loans at below bank rates...
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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.

Debt relief companies now subject to tougher regulation

Debt relief is getting a lot of advertising these days. Though tougher regulation is in place, there are still a lot of scams out there...
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Do your homework and think hard about a debt consolidation loan

A debt consolidation loan can make sense with low interest rates and loosening credit standards, but it's not a quick fix. Do your homework.
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Blockbuster Video is getting bankruptcy loan modification

Blockbuster has filed for bankruptcy in order to get some loan modification. The huge video rental chain has been losing ground for years.
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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.

Keeping up with the Joneses now means getting debt relief

Keeping up with the Joneses now means paying off things you have rather than getting flashy new things, as consumer debt levels have fallen.
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Not all debt consolidation is created equal

A person has to be cautious about how they get debt relief. Debt consolidation plans aren't always the best for the consumer. READ MORE...
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Plan your debt consolidation carefully for real debt reduction

Debt consolidation can be a good strategy for debt relief -- with careful planning to ensure you do not end up paying more in the long run.
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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.

For real debt reduction, plan your debt consolidation carefully

Debt consolidation -- with careful planning to ensure you don't end up paying more in the long run -- can be a good strategy for debt relief.
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Don’t fall for credit card debt relief scams, just do it yourself

Credit card debt relief scams multiplied during the long economic downturn, but the best way to reduce and manage debt is to do it yourself.
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Practical debt consolidation: personal installment loans online

Personal installment loans online are a practical solution for debt consolidation when overall monthly payments are lower with one payment.
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How Personal Loans Online Can Prevent Your FICO Credit Score From Going Down

Traditional loans require a credit check which puts a hard inquiry on your credit report which in many cases lowers your overall credit rating.
Traditional loans require a credit check which puts a hard inquiry on your credit report which in many cases lowers your overall credit rating.

CenturyTel Qwest deal one of the biggest in history

CenturyTel made a bid for Qwest that could merge the two land line companies in one of the biggest deals in telecom history. READ MORE ...
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Miserable failure never totally disappears from Google

Miserable failure was the search term guaranteed to find George W. Bush for more than two years before Google diffused Google bombs. READ MORE...
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Obama talks Supreme Court nomination with Senate

President Obama wants to nominate a replacement for John Paul Stevens, and has started discussing an Obama Supreme Court with the Senate...
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How To Use Short Term Loans To Get Through a Budget Crisis Wisely

Everyone finds themsevles in a budget crisis from time to time and short term loans are only the answer in some circumstances when used wisely.
Everyone finds themsevles in a budget crisis from time to time and short term loans are only the answer in some circumstances when used wisely.

John Paul Stevens retire | Yes, these rumors are true

John Paul Stevens announced his planned retirement from the Supreme Court today. Who will Obama nominate to replace this liberal justice?
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iPhone OS4 | Multitasking and more on the horizon for iPhone

The Apple iPhone OS4 will be announced on Thursday. Will the new operating system fix user's concerns with the brand-new iPad? READ MORE...
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