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Pawn loans having a renaissance thanks to television

Pawn loans, once usually reserved for the desperate and poor, is starting to become a booming business. Recent TV shows may be partly why.

Front of the store the show "Pawn Stars" is filmed at

Friday, May 27th, 2011 by

By Peter Stone

Crowdsourcing good for businesses and for personal loans

Crowdsourcing isn't just for funding personal loans or projects. Businesses can raise loan capital that way, too, or use peer to peer lending.

Monday, May 9th, 2011 by

By Peter Stone

Students have a hard time paying off personal loans

College graduates are having an increasingly difficult time paying back student loans. One in four struggle, and 7 percent are in default.

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 by

By Peter Stone

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.

FTC fines company $250,000 for sock puppet reviews

The FTC has charged Legacy Learning $250,000 for creating fake online reviews; this shows how you purchase online is as important as where.

Friday, March 18th, 2011 by

By Mary Rice

LendingTree personal loans can empower your finances

LendingTree is an industry-leading online exchange where consumers can go when they need personal loans to deal with unexpected expenses.

Still from a LendingTree commercial that depicts a close-up of an average LendingTree customer wearing the mask of a superhero, implying that with LendingTree, you can save your finances when things get tough.

Thursday, February 24th, 2011 by

By Steve Tarlow

New rules on credit scores taking effect this year

A provision of the Dodd Frank financial reform act takes place regarding credit scores and reporting this year. It's a good change to know about.

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 by

By Peter Stone

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.

Maryland campaign finance law up for major reform

In a report issued Tuesday, the Maryland Attorney General's committee suggested reforms of campaign finance ranging from major to mundane...

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 by

By Mary Rice

More people are getting bank loans and buying houses

Home sales crept up in November, as more people got bank loans and bought houses. However, sales are still way down from levels of a year ago.

Wednesday, December 22nd, 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

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.

Deductions for mortgage payments may be a waste

The merit of homeowners being able to deduct interest paid on mortgages may not pay much instant cash out to homeowners who really need it.

Monday, December 6th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

The best way to find a personal loan for the holidays

Getting a personal loan for the holidays from a bank may be tough, but there are other ways to borrow the money you need to get you through.

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Using a personal loan for credit card debt could be a good move

Ignore debt relief ads and consider getting rid of credit card debt by taking out a personal loan with a lower interest rate than your cards.

get rid of credit card debt with a personal loan

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

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.