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		<title>Save the earth: Recycling compost</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:12:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>$ Bonnie Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you one of the many people who are already recycling? Did you know you can do even more by saving certain parts of your garbage that create compost? It is a great way to help keep the landfills from filling up so quickly. In some cities you can save all your food items, such [...]]]></description>
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<p>Are you one of the many people who are already recycling? Did you know you can do even more by saving certain parts of your garbage that create compost? It is a great way to help keep the landfills from filling up so quickly. In some cities you can save all your food items, such as eggs, vegetables and even coffee grounds, throw them into a bin and the city will haul them off with your other recyclables like plastics, glass and aluminum. Check into your local waste management company to find out if they take compost for recycling.</p>
<h2>Landfills and compost &#8212; a growing problem</h2>
<p>Since landfills are a major source of methane emissions, which is a potent greenhouse gas, anything we can do to lessen the size of landfills will help prevent any more of this relatively potent chemical. In less developed countries, where <a title="bad credit" href="https://personalmoneynetwork.com">bad credit</a> loans are not an option, there are many families that make their living off of dump sites. They go in and remove all the items that can be recycled, which has helped keep the size of the landfills down considerably.</p>
<h3>Landfill management</h3>
<p>When it was decided that a big corporation needed to go in and manage the landfill, and the families were no longer allowed to work there, the landfill grew at a much faster rate. Handing the landfill management over to big businesses not only removed a way to earn a living for many families, but it has also increased the size of the landfill dramatically. Sadly, many of these families in need have no access to quick funding, like an <a title="Unsecured Loans | Get Help Without the Hassle" href="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/09/21/unsecured-loans-hassle/">unsecured loan</a> or an <a title="An Installment Loan for Bad Credit can Help" href="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/08/31/installment-loan-bad-credit-protect-future/">installment loan</a>, for instance.</p>
<h3>Waste management</h3>
<p>Cities have started selling decomposed compost to consumers. And in some cities residents can save money on their trash pickup bill if they do more recycling. You can also find local residents who have a garden and a compost pile of their own. You can donate your compost and maybe, in return, you just might find yourself the recipient of some of their yummy garden treats next summer.</p>
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		<title>Bad credit haunted me when I needed an unsecured loan</title>
		<link>http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2010/07/26/1380-bad-credit-unsecured-loan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon Brooks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My bad credit has made it difficult in the past to get a loan or a credit card. Once my credit was checked, I was usually turned down, whether it was for a car loan or a credit card. So when financial emergencies hit, I really didn&#8217;t know where to turn. Then I found an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><img class="alignright" title="You, too, can get an unsecured loan with no credit check!" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_irkkBd_n-do/TE2oWGaP1cI/AAAAAAAAA-s/crVjlKje6nY/s400/side_shot_woman_smiling_trees.png" alt="Side shot of woman smiling with trees in the background." width="250" height="366" />My bad credit has made it difficult in the past to get a loan or a credit card. Once my credit was checked, I was usually turned down, whether it was for a car loan or a credit card. So when financial emergencies hit, I really didn&#8217;t know where to turn. Then I found an unsecured loan that needed <a title="no credit check" href="https://personalmoneynetwork.com">no credit check</a>.</p>
<h2>A unsecured loan for bad credit</h2>
<p>I needed an unsecured loan that required no credit check. I am working on improving my credit score, so I really didn&#8217;t need another inquiry on my credit report. I learned that one of the factors that negatively affects your credit score is how many times it is pulled and examined. While shopping for a loan, my credit score was periodically checked, which was OK, but credit checks done over a longer period of time can lower credit scores. Plus, I knew that most loans are reported to credit bureaus and that the more loans and the more I owed, the lower my credit score would be. Imagine my relief when I learned that the unsecured loan I found would not be reported to the credit bureaus.</p>
<h3>And it just got better from there</h3>
<p>My unsecured loan would be a payday advance that had these features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Typically no credit check</li>
<li>No faxing required in most cases</li>
<li>Fast, simple application that could be done in less than three minutes</li>
<li>Apply from anywhere on a secure online site</li>
<li>Response to the application in minutes</li>
<li>Get as much as $1,500</li>
<li>It&#8217;s an unsecured loan, so no collateral needed</li>
<li>Money deposited in as little as two hours</li>
<li>Payback the money as a <a title="Apply for a short term installment loan today!" href="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2010/07/12/1380-short-term-installment-loan/">short term installment loan</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Back on the road again</h3>
<p>Even with bad credit, with one simple application, I was approved for a payday advance. I had the money within hours and my credit score wasn&#8217;t hurt a bit! I am working to build my credit score back up, and now I can pay that big unexpected bill and avoid missing any other payments. With the easy unsecured loan, I am back on my way to financial stability.</p>
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		<title>Solve money problems with a payday cash loan</title>
		<link>http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2010/05/27/239-payday-cash-loan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 19:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deborah Weiss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re having trouble paying the bills, you&#8217;re not alone. With expenses on the rise and wages in decline, people everywhere are struggling to make ends meet. When you&#8217;re short of cash until payday and know you can get by on your next paycheck after paying back a small advance, a payday cash loan gets [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><img class="alignright" title="Solve money problems with a payday cash loan" src="http://personalmoneystore.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/89792363-women-loan-300px-234x400.png" alt="Apply for a payday cash loan today!" width="207" height="354" />If you&#8217;re having trouble paying the bills, you&#8217;re not alone. With expenses on the rise and wages in decline, people everywhere are struggling to <strong>make ends meet</strong>.  When you&#8217;re short of <a href="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/11/16/days-cash-payday/">cash until payday</a> and know you can get by on your next paycheck after paying back a small advance, a payday cash loan gets money worries off your mind.</p>
<h2>Benefits of a payday cash loan</h2>
<ul>
<li>Online application is quick and hassle-free</li>
<li>Typically no credit checks</li>
<li>Damaged credit, lack of credit, and bankruptcy okay</li>
<li><a href="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/11/30/installment-loans-bad-credit-2/">Installment loans for bad credit</a> available</li>
<li>Convenient and private</li>
<li>No driving, no waiting in line, no faxing</li>
<li>Instant matching with the best <a title="payday lender" href="https://personalmoneynetwork.com">payday lender</a> for your situation</li>
<li>Loan deposited directly to your bank account</li>
<li>Funds available in as little as two hours in most cases</li>
</ul>
<h3>Find lenders who specialize in payday cash loans</h3>
<p>Today it&#8217;s next to impossible to get a small unsecured loan from a traditional bank, but Personal Money Market makes it easier than ever before to find experienced and <strong>reliable online lenders</strong> specializing in payday cash loans. Personal Money Market networks with reputable online lenders and instantly routes your application to the lender offering the best terms for your individual situation.</p>
<h3>It&#8217;s quick and easy to get a payday cash loan</h3>
<p>It takes just a few <strong>minutes to apply</strong> for a payday cash loan, and there&#8217;s no waiting around for an answer.  You&#8217;ll find out right away whether your loan request is approved. Payday cash loans of up to $1,500 are available; bad credit isn&#8217;t a problem; and funds can be available in as little as two hours.</p>
<h3>A payday cash loan solves so many problems</h3>
<p>There are as many reasons to get a payday cash loan as there are people who need money.  Every situation is unique, but anyone who needs cash today and can pay it back on payday can solve money problems right now with payday cash loan.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve ever had trouble paying bills after a period of unemployment or a wage reduction, you know what it&#8217;s like to <strong>need cash right now</strong> even though payday is just a week away.  Anyone who&#8217;s ever had an uninsured medical emergency or an unexpected car repair knows what it&#8217;s like to really need cash, too. Maybe it&#8217;s just an approaching birthday or holiday that has you worried, but whatever your situation, a payday cash loan can solve the problem.</p>
<h3>A payday cash loan gets you back on track</h3>
<p>Whatever kind of money problems you&#8217;re facing, a payday cash loan can get you back on track very quickly. The few minutes it takes to apply are well worth the peace of mind that comes from resolving financial issues right now.</p>
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		<title>Bad Credit Unsecured Loan</title>
		<link>http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2010/05/27/1121-bad-credit-unsecured-loan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 17:59:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Detorreon Pla</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A bad credit unsecured loan can be a blessing for people who have poor credit history and don&#8217;t have collateral for a loan. Your credit history is not important and you are not required to give something tangible in exchange for the loan. This is exactly what a person in this situation needs when looking [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><img class="alignright" title="Bad Credit Unsecured Loan" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ILA-VL6ldSQ/S7o17aYke6I/AAAAAAAADEU/uLiubZnHX7g/89792366-300px.png" alt="If you have bad credit and in need of a loan, apply for a bad credit unsecured loan." width="280" height="220" />A <a title="bad credit" href="https://personalmoneynetwork.com">bad credit</a> unsecured loan can be a blessing for people who have poor credit history and don&#8217;t have collateral for a loan. Your credit history is not important and you are not required to give something tangible in exchange for the loan. This is exactly what a person in this situation needs when looking for a loan fast.</p>
<p>If you are like me, you don&#8217;t want all kinds of restrictions when you are seeking a loan right away. If you want to avoid these problems, then get loans from companies that have bad credit unsecured loans available for the general public.</p>
<h2 class="clear">What is a bad credit unsecured loan?</h2>
<p>A bad credit unsecured loan is a loan that is given to those with poor credit history without the request of collateral being asked for by a lender.</p>
<h3>What are the requirements?</h3>
<ol>
<li>At least 18 years of age</li>
<li>A U.S. citizen</li>
<li>A current valid address in U.S.</li>
<li>Employed at least for 3 months</li>
<li>Valid social security number</li>
</ol>
<h3>How can I apply for a bad credit unsecured loan?</h3>
<p>You can apply online. As a matter of fact, you can apply for one right here on this page. But please make sure to read the entire article first, so you know exactly what to do on the application.</p>
<h3>How much money can I receive, with a bad credit unsecured loan?</h3>
<p>Most companies will have a limit of about $1,500. If you want more than this, you will need to contact the loan agency directly by phone. There may be certain circumstances where they may be able to extend more cash to you. An example would be if you had someone co-sign your loan, someone with great credit.</p>
<h3>Is the process of getting a bad credit unsecured loan difficult?</h3>
<p>Quite the opposite, it is in no way hard. It only takes 2 to 3 minutes to fill out a loan application. You will be guided through the entire process. Whether it is by phone or online, you always have someone there to help you.</p>
<h3>How will I know if I got the loan or not, after I apply?</h3>
<p>A loan agent from the company will email you, letting you know whether your loan application was accepted. In most cases, your loan will be accepted.</p>
<h3>Can I apply for a bad credit unsecured loan if I have no credit history?</h3>
<p>Yes, having no credit is not a problem. Your loan application will be handled in the same way, and it should not be affected by a blank credit history.</p>
<h3>Will the information I give them be secure and protected?</h3>
<p>Your information will not be shared with anyone other than the loan company you are paired with. They also protect the pages in which you put your personal information on, like your bad credit unsecured loan application. The way you can check this is by looking up at the address bar of the page you&#8217;re placing your information. If you see &#8220;https&#8221; at the beginning of the URL, the page is highly protected from hackers.</p>
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		<title>Paying Down Unsecured Loans is Critical to Financial Health</title>
		<link>http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2010/01/22/188-paying-unsecured-loans-financial-health/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:57:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Thomas Kazee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve reports the state of the debt Consumers are worried about their unsecured loans. According to the Federal Reserve, Americans currently owe $917 billion on revolving credit loans. Almost all of the debt is the result of credit card and about $70 billion of the total is currently past due. That is bad [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <h2>The Federal Reserve reports the state of the debt</h2>
<p><img class="alignright" title="Pay down debt" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gzlNfJ9Fvrg/S1irG8nr5VI/AAAAAAAAAhc/7PEtJl2O3nY/s288/5143456-958x965.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="286" /> Consumers are worried about their unsecured loans. According to the Federal Reserve, Americans currently owe $917 billion on revolving credit loans. Almost all of the debt is the result of credit card and about $70 billion of the total is currently past due. That is bad news for consumers and shows that most Americans are still hampered <a title="financially" href="https://personalmoneynetwork.com">financially</a> by the bad market and overwhelming expenses. For anyone looking to regain control of their finances, here are some tips to follow.</p>
<h3>The future of credit lending</h3>
<p>As a result of the huge amount of debt Americans carry and the level of defaulting loans, credit card companies are continuing to scale back lending. Lenders are drastically reducing lines of credit and some experts report that within the next year there will only be half as much credit available to the general consumer market. They predict that companies will continue to cut down credit for subprime borrowers and even for moderate to good credit customers. It is also suggested that there will be continued hikes in interest rates from credit lenders, despite other forms of interest decreasing. Financial analyst Martin Timbelset noted that due to the “depth and length of the current recession, lenders have another excuse to recoup their losses by any means possible.”</p>
<h3>Paying down debt should be a priority</h3>
<p>Any consumer holding a debt ratio of more than 35% will be looked at cautiously by lenders. The debt ratio is the amount charged versus the total amount of credit available. Normally 50% is enough to trigger lenders into categorizing a consumer as a high-risk borrower. It’s crucial to pay down debt for anyone in these categories. Assuming a consumer has the income adequate to start a payment plan, there are some steps to paying down debt.</p>
<ul>
<li>Pay more than the minimum. Gone are the days of making only the minimum payment. Consumers need to realize that paying the minimum will only extend the lifespan of their unsecured loans and cost hundreds, possibly thousands in interest payments. For example, a consumer with an annual percentage rate of 18% who pays the minimum on a balance of $2,000 should expect to pay off the debt in about thirty-three years from now.</li>
<li>Pay off cards with highest interest rates first. Any mathematician will tell you that a slightly elevated interest rate on one card can mean a huge difference in the overall payout. Consumers should research which card has the highest rates and pay that one down first, then move on to the next, and so on. This is the way to quickly reduce the amount of interest being paid on the overall credit debt.</li>
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<p>These two rules may sound simple, but many consumers continue to ignore them. For anyone wanting to pay down debt as soon as possible, this is the way to do it.</p>
<h3>Finding a balance with credit</h3>
<p>Finding a balance with unsecured loans is crucial to making peace with a good financial plan. The recession changed lenders’ leniency and more than ever they are looking to increase interest rates, create new fees and charge more penalties. Anyone looking to save money should focus on paying down debt. Not only will it cut back on a huge cost in a monthly budget, but it also will provide peace of mind along with a healthy financial future.</p>
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		<title>Installment Loans for Poor credit are Quick and Easy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:21:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>$ Bonnie Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You have the chance to get your Installment Loans quickly Cash can be direct deposited in as little as 2 short hours. When applying online for installment loans, you can expect it to take approximately 2.5 minutes. Once the application begins processing, it could take another 1 to 3 minutes for a decision. You should [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <h2>You have the chance to get your Installment Loans quickly</h2>
<p><img class="alignright" title="Installment Loans for Poor Credit are Quick and Easy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ILA-VL6ldSQ/Ssu6_Yx6HZI/AAAAAAAABbo/7hah29jY_9Y/s576/27_2521001(2).jpg" alt="" width="233" height="408" />Cash can be direct deposited in as little as 2 short hours. When applying online for <a title="Installment Loans For People With Poor Credit" href="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/09/29/loans-installment-loans/">installment loans</a>, you can expect it to take <strong>approximately 2.5 minutes</strong>. Once the application begins processing, it could take another 1 to 3 minutes for a decision. You should expect a very quick response from the approving lender, but don&#8217;t look away and miss which lender is shown on your screen that approves you.</p>
<h3>No credit checks or collateral required for faxless Installment Loans</h3>
<p>Submitting to a credit check is not something most lenders require. Harmful credit record inquiries are not likely to ever show up on your record. Documentation is not required to be faxed in for most people. It can be a major headache when you need to fax documentation but do not have access to a fax machine. In addition, <a title="Unsecured Loans Do Not Require Collateral" href="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/09/25/collateral-required-short-term-loan/">unsecured loans</a> do not require people to pledge any collateral. Getting your <a title="installment loans" href="https://personalmoneynetwork.com">installment loans</a> money quickly is important, and that is why our service is the best choice.</p>
<h3>Security is top priority with installment loan applications</h3>
<p>Our system for handling your installment loan application is secure. We have developed <strong>advanced encryption technologies</strong> to make sure your data is secure. The loan application data is always securely transferred to the installment loans lender. You should not have to worry yourself with identity theft. No one working with us can even look up an application.</p>
<h3>Things needed to fill out the installment loan application</h3>
<p>Click &#8220;Apply&#8221; and start filling out the installment loan application. Checking or savings account data is a requirement for the cash deposit of the loan. The application form will also require your employment information. Your job history could potentially play a role in the decision process, as well. Furthermore, the status of your home will be required, meaning you will state whether you are a home owner or renter. Lenders may pay close attention to the duration of your current residence.</p>
<h3>Want to know how installment loans are processed?</h3>
<p>Once you fill out the application and click &#8220;Submit&#8221;, the application starts going through the process. The processing center will then receive your loan application in a secure manner. Fraud and underwriting filters are used to begin the processing of your installment loan application. When the processor matches your installment loan application with a lender&#8217;s underwriting filter, the lender then gets to see your info. The lender&#8217;s system sends the accept signal to the processing center. Once that takes place, which ever lender approved your installment loans first will appear on your computer screen.</p>
<h3>Applying online for installment loans can be an emotional experience</h3>
<p>You will feel a sense of relief when you <strong>start applying</strong> for your installment loans. It feels even better when you get an answer in just a short couple moments. Feeling relief when you see the spendable money in your account is great. Installment loans will get you spendable cash, and when your problem is gone, you will feel even better.</p>
<h3>For installment loans, you need to take the following action:</h3>
<p>Ready to get some quick cash? If so, it is a good time to start your application now. Getting that extra cash deposited into your account will feel wonderful. Eliminate your financial problems temporarily by using the cash you can get today. Installment loan application matching is free, so make sure you start your application online today.</p>
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		<title>Payday Loans for Times of Extreme Need</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>H. Shenoy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Need Money in a Hurry? You find that your paycheck has run out in a hurry and contemplate taking a payday loan. Looking online, you find a host of advertisements offering to help you out of the crisis that you are in. The offers are tempting and you feel you need to take one up. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <h2>Need Money in a Hurry?</h2>
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<p>You find that your paycheck has run out in a hurry and contemplate taking a payday loan. Looking online, you find a host of advertisements offering to help you out of the crisis that you are in. The offers are tempting and you feel you need to take one up. But you should ask some questions before you do anything.</p>
<h3>Can You Make Alternate Arrangements for the Money?</h3>
<p><a title="Payday loans" href="https://personalmoneynetwork.com">Payday loans</a> are going to cost you money. The money is available, but will cost a little extra. The cost is higher than a standard bank loan (but much easier to come by) and repayment is required on your next payday. Are you prepared to face that eventuality? Are there sources that can offer you the money without your having to shoulder the costs? Your friends or relatives may be able to help you out, but you&#8217;ll want to be careful not to stretch their good will too far. If you can make such arrangements, that&#8217;s great. You will save yourself some money by using alternative arrangements.</p>
<h3>Can You Make Do Without a Payday Loan?</h3>
<p>Possibilities are that you cannot. You can be the sole judge about this particular decision. Thinking aloud about the options that you may have at your disposal in avoiding a payday loan is the first question you should ask yourself. You could be able to hold off certain expenses that you are looking to cover with the money borrowed. On the other hand, you could be facing an emergency that cannot be delayed. Make the right choice before you send out your application.</p>
<h3>What Criteria Make You Eligible for a Payday Loan?</h3>
<p>Chances are that you are eligible for a payday loan. Lenders in most cases will keep evaluation criteria to a minimum. All that they require is that you are 18 years or older, be employed with a paycheck of $1,000 or more, have a bank account and be a citizen of the country. If you meet these requirements, you can rest assured that you qualify for a payday loan.</p>
<h3>Don&#8217;t Worry About Bad Credit</h3>
<p>There is no cause for worry in such a situation. Lenders tend not to look at credit scores of most applicants. There is a huge section of people who are in this category. Traditional banks and institutions hesitate to offer them loans. Private lenders are looking to take advantage of this position and create a niche for themselves.</p>
<h3>Know the Amount and Period of the Loan</h3>
<p>Payday loans are usually offered for short terms. The term of the loan lasts from 14 to 30 days. Loan amounts written are also small. A typical payday loan will be written for amounts from $100 to $1,500. Payday loans are offered on the understanding that you will return the money borrowed on your next payday. If you find yourself unable to meet the commitment, you may contact the lender for an extension. Be prepared in this circumstance to pay additional charges that the lender may look to charge.</p>
<p>Charges that payday loans attract will be higher than that charged by banks. The lender in this case is offering the money based on your employment status. He will be looking to cover his risk by charging a little extra for the money that he is offering.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:50:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bad Credit? Unsecured Loans are Still an Option! While it is true that many mainstream banks and money lenders will be somewhat hesitant in loaning you money or even providing unsecured loans if you are considered to be a bad credit risk, you can find help from other sources such as payday loan companies who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <h2>Bad Credit? Unsecured Loans are Still an Option!</h2>
<p><img class="alignright" title="Unsecured Bad Credit Loans" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ILA-VL6ldSQ/SzAK4M0BuqI/AAAAAAAACjg/wbdSRRQHA18/13662273-512x683.png" alt="" width="324" height="296" />While it is true that many mainstream banks and money lenders will be somewhat hesitant in loaning you money or even providing unsecured loans if you are considered to be a bad credit risk, you can find help from other sources such as <a title="payday loan" href="https://personalmoneynetwork.com">payday loan</a> companies who give unsecured loans for people with bad credit.</p>
<p>These companies will be more than happy to assist you in your time of need, regardless of your credit rating or history. They will provide you with unsecured loans even if you are a potential bad credit risk. However, when you are looking to apply for loans – even unsecured loans – you will need to investigate the options that are available to you.</p>
<h3>Why Investigate Unsecured Loans?</h3>
<p>The main reason for investigating these loan companies closer is due to the fact that the loan company may charge you a higher interest rate due to your having a bad credit rating. This being the case, you will need to know just how much you will need to pay in interest along with the loan payment. One of the best ways that you can achieve this is by calculating the exact amount you will pay back and when you will repay. Do these things before you agree to an unsecured loan with bad credit.</p>
<p>Unsecured loans for people with bad credit are obtainable, so long as you meet the criteria. This is important, as their criteria for good credit and bad credit customers may be different than what you imagine it to be.</p>
<h3>Do Your Research Before Applying for Unsecured Loans with Bad Credit</h3>
<p>Find out if there is any way to read documents with the loan details and requirements before accepting. Reputable lenders like those who review your application via Personal Money Market will make this available before you sign on the dotted line, so to speak. Yet there is one final item to keep in mind when you are looking to apply for an unsecured loan, particularly if you feel that your bad credit could be a problem: make sure that you are applying for an amount that you know that you will be able to repay at the end of the loan time period. Determine how much interest you will have to pay monthly and what will happen if you default on the payment. Remember that while applying for unsecured loans does not mean that you need to put down collateral, the company can sue you or even ask credit collectors to get the money from you.</p>
<p>For these reasons, applying for large, hard-to-pay unsecured loans can be very risky. You would be better off looking to get a small loan that you can pay back in the time that is allotted to you. In this way, you will soon be able to find yourself out of the red and getting a toehold back into a good credit rating.<br />
I leave you with this thought: Do you think getting an unsecured loan even with bad credit is crazy? Checkout the Insanity Workout &#8211; it really is insane.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Steve Tarlow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So claims a lawsuit by gamers I enjoy playing video games. I&#8217;ve gone through stages in my life where I&#8217;ve alternated between being an avid player who couldn&#8217;t wait to get his hands on the latest and the greatest of any genre of game and the specialist who will only touch certain game types. I&#8217;ve [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <h2>So claims a lawsuit by gamers</h2>
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<p>I enjoy playing video games. I&#8217;ve gone through stages in my life where I&#8217;ve alternated between being an avid player who couldn&#8217;t wait to get his hands on the latest and the greatest of any genre of game and the specialist who will only touch certain game types. I&#8217;ve also gone through long stretches where video games were not in my home, largely because they are expensive. If I needed the <strong>unsecured loan</strong> or <strong><a title="installment loan" href="https://personalmoneynetwork.com">installment loan</a></strong> on occasion to help me with a budget hiccup, I certainly couldn&#8217;t justify spending money on video games.</p>
<p>Oddly enough, despite the fact that I am a sports fan, I&#8217;ve never been a huge fan of sports-based video games. This is because I am a statistical nut who has never much cared for unrealistic arcade sports play. The EA Sports <strong>Madden</strong> football games, as polished as they are, still tend to fall under that classification. Yet those annual games are wildly popular. And, to return to the topic of cost, you&#8217;d think that since Madden games have a shorter shelf life that others (one comes out every year), the cost burden to the consumer would be somewhat less.</p>
<p>Apparently not. A legal case against publisher Electronic Arts estimates the inflated price of Madden games from 2006 through 2009 have cost gamers and extra $701 to $926 million. Considering that Madden has exclusive rights to the NFL license (allowing them to use real players, teams, etc.), it appears they have a monopoly on the video game football market that has shut out competition. In particular, Take Two Interactive&#8217;s &#8220;NFL 2K&#8221; franchise has all but died off.</p>
<h3>That&#8217;s what anti-trust suits are for</h3>

<p>The <a href="http://www.gamepolitics.com/2009/07/14/economist-ea039s-madden-monopoly-cost-gamers-926-million" target="_blank" rel="external nofollow"><strong>Game Politics</strong></a> blog cites a University of Michigan economics professor, Dr. Jeffrey MacKie-Mason, for the overcharge <a href="http://www.gamepolitics.com/category/topics/electronic-arts?page=1" target="_blank" rel="external nofollow">estimates</a>. The professor is an expert witness called by the attorneys of gamers Geoffrey Pecover and Jeffrey Lawrence, who initiated the suit against Electronic Arts. The professor said this of his findings:</p>
<blockquote><p>I provide this information for the limited purpose of allowing the Court to assess in rough terms the burden on Electronic Arts in relation to the magnitude of potential damages&#8230; Under California&#8217;s antitrust statute, it is my understanding that these damages would be (tripled).</p></blockquote>
<h3>Big money from many who shouldn&#8217;t be squandering</h3>
<p>The tremendous dollar figures are based upon overcharge percentages ranging from 50 to 66 percent and total Madden unit sales of 30.04 million from the 2006 through the 2009 version of the game. MacKie-Mason continues:</p>
<blockquote><p>When Take-Two was able to compete unhindered, Madden NFL&#8217;s competitive price was in the range of $19.95 to $29.95. I assume for this exercise that these would have been Madden&#8217;s prices but for the alleged [monopolistic] acts.</p></blockquote>
<h3>The Madden monopoly</h3>
<p><a href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/42/87149053_79177a8d3e.jpg" rel="external nofollow"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-48723" title="EA" src="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/87149053_79177a8d3e1-300x240.jpg" alt="EA" width="300" height="240" /></a>While Electronic Arts&#8217; lawyers willingly provided the statistical data Dr. MacKie-Mason used to create the claim, they <a href="http://www.gamepolitics.com/category/topics/document-dump" target="_blank" rel="external nofollow">dispute</a> the accuracy of his findings:</p>
<blockquote><p>EA respectfully submits that Dr. MacKie-Mason&#8217;s analysis is fundamentally flawed on multiple levels. Indeed, Dr. MacKie-Mason&#8217;s estimated magnitude of damages is nothing more than pure fiction &#8211; it has no basis in fact or law&#8230;</p></blockquote>
<h3>But the court&#8217;s allowing it</h3>
<p>U.S. District Court ruled that Pecover and Lawrence <a href="http://www.gamepolitics.com/2009/06/08/federal-judge-madden-monopoly-suit-may-proceed-against-ea" target="_blank" rel="external nofollow">could go forward</a> with their suit. However, they limited the case to claims made in California and Washington D.C., where the plaintiffs live. So Madden victims everywhere else are out of luck in this case.</p>
<p>Let this be a lesson to you, gamers. Protest exorbitant pricing by staying away from these annual, interchangeable franchise flagship games. That&#8217;s the only way companies like Electronic Arts will pay attention. That way, video games won&#8217;t be putting you in a situation where you need an unsecured loan on installment loan.</p>
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