Demand for same day loans is tremendous, FDIC says

Personal loans and same day loans are popular, but banks have proven too top-heavy to offer them effectively, according to the GAO.
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Banker bonuses will have to wait three years, says FDIC

In order to make up for a huge deficit, the FDIC may soon require large banks to put higher amounts of cash into the deposit insurance fund.
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For-profit colleges have highest rate of default on student loans

A recent study by the Department of Education looked at student loan default rates. Students from private, for-profit schools defaulted most.
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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.
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.

SUNY enacts greater protection for students against credit cards

SUNY has just changed the rules about how credit card companies can market on campuses. There is rising concern about debt among students.
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Senate Ethics Committee investigates VIP loans

VIP mortgages or "sweetheart loans" given to some Senate staffers have tipped off an investigation of possible ethics violations. READ MORE...
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Money Magazine Best Places to Live highlights small town life

The Money Magazine "Best Places to Live" have been revealed. Your secret is out, Eden Prairie, Minnesota! Find out other cities on the list.
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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.
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.

Unsecured bad credit loans

Know the difference and benefits of an unsecured bad credit loan online. Why waste time with banks when you can get instant approval online?
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Instant unsecured loans

Looking to borrow money fast? Need some help? Here are some tips that can help you decide whether instant unsecured loans are right for you.
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South Carolina House overturns veto of payday loan bill

Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina tried to defend payday loan competition via a veto of H.3790, but the House overturned his objection…
Mark Sanford, current governor of South Carolina.

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.
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.

OECD | Explaining the Economic and Development Organization

Economists and governments alike pay very close attention to OECD reports, but what is this organization, and how does it operate? READ ON...
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Goldman Sachs | Charged by the SEC for fraud

The SEC filed a legal challenge to Goldman Sachs today. What part did Goldman Sachs allegedly play in the financial downfall? READ ON...
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Happy Dyngus Day | Let the leg whippings commence!

Today is Dyngus Day, also known as Easter Monday or Wet Monday in Poland. Go forth, get wet and populate the Earth.
Old Polish drawing of a Dyngus Day ritual where two young ladies are preparing to rouse a man with a bucket of water. It's an ancient fertility rite.

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.
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.

Unsecured Loans and the 2009 Economy

Unsecured loans proved to be difficult for consumers to manage in 2009, according to a new study done by the Federal Reserve.

Unsecured loans being offered to college-aged consumers

Unsecured loans and college-aged people are the newest concern the market has to address. But is extended credit is good for them?

Denver International Airport | delays and new security procedures

Denver expects to get a huge winter storm today - how will that delay flights at DIA? Will the new security procedure also cause delays?
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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.
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.

People with Unsecured Loans Have Options While Students Do Not

People with mortgage, credit card and unsecured loans have negotiation options, but those with student loans don't. READ MORE ...
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Katie Spotz becomes youngest ever to row an ocean solo

Katie Spotz' dad said she was crazy to do it, but nobody's saying that after she became the youngest to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Katie Spotz appears to be a normal 22-year-old woman. But inside her beats the heart of a survivor.