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.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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...
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
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...
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Saturday, September 25th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
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.
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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...
Monday, August 16th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 by By Mariel Ritch
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Friday, June 18th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Friday, June 11th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
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 ...
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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...
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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...
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
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?
Friday, April 9th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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...
Monday, April 5th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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