Prepaid benefit cards exploit the unemployed, says study
Prepaid benefit debit cards for the unemployed nickel and dime them to death with fees, according to a National Consumer Law Center report.
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Stretching the value of your unemployment check
Unemployment is difficult; there's no avoiding that fact. Making your unemployment check stretch is an essential recession-survival tool.
Thursday, April 21st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
February jobs report shows decline in unemployment
The Labor Department has just released the February jobs report, which shows that unemployment has continued to decline so far this year.
Friday, March 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.
Jobless claims decline and trade deficit recedes
Jobless claims declined over the last month, and the trade deficit has also been reduced. These are good signs, but they indicate slow growth.
Thursday, September 9th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Unemployment benefits extension freed from Republican filibuster
Senate Democrats broke a Republican filibuster on unemployment benefits, but the vote hardened the partisan divide further in Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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
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.
Unemployment Checks Replacing Payday Cash for Millions
Millions of Americans are relying on unemployment checks as their payday cash and still struggling to get back in the workforce. READ MORE...
Monday, March 15th, 2010 by By Ryan Ashton
Do you throw a slider with your middle finger, Jim Bunning?
Senator Jim Bunning shouted down reporters who questioned his vote against extending unemployment insurance. He capped it all off with an obscene gesture.
Monday, March 1st, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Payday Loans Increase With Cost of Shopping in Washington DC
Consumers in the D.C. area can brace themselves for higher costs when shopping, as the entire region is looking to charge more fees to close budget gaps.
Friday, January 15th, 2010 by By H. Shenoy
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.
Less Unemployment Benefits Good for Money Lenders
While claims for unemployment benefits have been falling, economists believe this could be due to more jobs being created.
Friday, January 8th, 2010 by By H. Shenoy
I Have Money Now!
I’m headed to New Zealand, thanks to an online payday advance. Plenty of people will call that irresponsible, but plenty of people haven’t walked in my shoes...
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 by By Deborah Weiss
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