Unpaid labor trend threatens to further undermine job market

Businesses are exploiting desperate people who are willing to work for free to keep their employment prospects alive and gain experience.
work for free

U.S. unemployment sinks to 9 percent, spin doctors rejoice

U.S. unemployment fell in January to 9 percent, the fastest decline in 53 years. The true direction for the U.S. job market is still cloudy.
An intentionally blurry photograph of a sandwich board sign that reads “The Best Jobs in Town.”

Identity thieves see job seekers, children as lucrative targets

Identity thieves, who victimized nearly 11 million credit card holders in 2009, are increasingly targeting more children and job seekers...
idenity theft, victime or perpetrator?

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.

Companies survive by shifting health care costs to workers

Employers are protecting bottom lines in a bad economy by shifting a greater percentage of health care costs to workers.
corporations profiting from shifing health care costs to workers

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...
consumer confidence in action

People Looking for Jobs Should Look to High-Growth Positions

People who are looking for jobs should try looking at jobs projected to grow and pay top-dollar in the future.

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.

Financial Setbacks Cause People to Forgo their Vacations

Many people are forgoing their vacation time due to concerns about the job. But how much good is it doing for their emotional state?

Payday Cash is Coming in Differently in 2010

Gone are the days of checking in 9-to-5 for payday cash. In today's market, there are other more flexible options.

Payday cash may be much smaller in new job market

Employers are creating jobs but with less payday cash for new employees.

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.

More consumers are looking to freelancing for quick cash

Consumers in need of quick cash are looking to freelancing as the answer.

Interest Rate Down as Short Term Loans Blossom

Consumers are still strategizing on how to wisely use savings, short term loans and budgeting to make it through their monthly bills.
We aren't quite out of the recession yet. Using our savings wisely is as important as ever.

Payday Loans Improve While Job and Housing Markets Suffer

With recent studies showing the job and housing market are not improving as planed, more people are looking to payday loans for their personal lending options.
Red light on Wall Street, green light for payday loans for consumers. (Photo: flickr.com)