Lower credit scores and tighter lending standards become the norm
A FICO report shows a record number of people in the lowest credit score categories and short-term credit is the only lifeline for millions.
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
A balanced look at payday loan interest and free market principle
Payday loan fees are based on the free market, yet some try to make invalid comparisons with interest rates for home and auto loans. READ ON...
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Make your Chick-fil-A Spicy chicken reservations
Reservations for a free spicy chicken sandwich at Chick-fil-A are available online. Find out how to reserve your free sandwich here. READ MORE...
Monday, May 24th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Climate Bill | Lindsey Graham pulls support, introduction delayed
The introduction of a climate bill has been indefinitely delayed after Republican Lindsey Graham pulled his support. Why the debate? READ ON...
Monday, April 26th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Christian militia group busted by the FBI and ATF
A Christian militia group known as the Hutaree militia was raided by the FBI and ATF on suspicion of a planned attack with guns and bombs...
Monday, March 29th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
The California Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act: Part 1
California voters are set to decide if recreational marijuana should be legal in the state. What are the arguments for and against the act?
Thursday, March 25th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?
There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.
Keeping tight reins on dead-end jobs
People today are much less willing to quit a job without having another job lined up than they have been since surveys began in the 1960s...
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by By Deborah Weiss
Ten money-saving tax reminders
It's tax time! These 10 tax-saving tips might save you so much money that you can hold off applying for installment loans or cash advances...
Monday, March 22nd, 2010 by By Deborah Weiss
Cheryl Mahers $150,000 hot tub ride with Kevin Garn
Utah House Majority leader Kevin Garn admits to paying Cheryl Maher $150,000 to keep an "inappropriate" nude hot tub relationship quiet.
Friday, March 12th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.
Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.
Regulation E May Mean Fewer Overdraft Fees, More Payday Loans
Regulation E will limit the ability of banks to charge overdraft fees and may encourage consumers to apply for payday loans, which are generally less costly...
Monday, March 8th, 2010 by By Deborah Weiss
Montauk Monster moonlights as the chupacabra
Theories about the Montauk Monster still abound - and a recently discovered potential chupacabra in Texas has reignited debate. READ MORE...
Monday, March 8th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Grace Groner, the secret millionaire, donates her fortune
Grace Groner lived frugally in Lake Forest, Illinois - but upon her death, she became the secret millionaire who donates her fortune. READ MORE...
Friday, March 5th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
How To Get A Cash Advance Even With Bad Credit and Bankruptcy On Your Record
Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.
Payday loans direct versus credit card and long-term loans
Credit card usage has become very common among average college students, who should perhaps rather consider the option of payday loans direct.
Thursday, February 18th, 2010 by By Andre Barnesby
‘Text Haiti to 90999′ campaign a success
The "text Haiti to 90999" campaign has raised a lot of money, despite the fact that modern technology has allowed more than one Haiti earthquake hoax to spread.
Thursday, January 14th, 2010 by By Shadra Beesley
Do Research Before Applying for an AdvanceAmerica.net Cash Advance
Advance America's 7,000-plus employees serve cash advances to the U.S., U.K. and Canada. It's a powerful brand that you should know about before you apply.
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 by By Steve Tarlow
Keep Your Debt to Credit Ratio Down By Using Personal Loans Instead of Credit Cards
The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.
Unemployment Rate Goes Down! How Can it Be?
It's only a couple tenths of a percentage point, but the U.S. unemployment rate fell in November. It might be due to seasonal work, but it's a start...
Friday, December 4th, 2009 by By Shadra Beesley
Newspapers Must Improve Sense of Place Online
They're not going to like this, but newspapers online need to add their state to their mastheads. Remember, it's the World Wide Web...
Sunday, November 8th, 2009 by By Shadra Beesley
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