It’s true; they’re hiring
Yes, joblessness is still going up. A total of eight states now have double-digit unemployment rates. However, there are still jobs out there. Earlier, I covered the cities in the U.S. that have the lowest unemployment rates. But there are some companies that operate nationwide and have [...]
Recession fuels top performers
Everyone likes a little extra cash here and there. Better yet, a lot. Unfortunately for most stock market players, that extra cash did not flow in last year. Only 24 Fortune 500 companies saw positive returns on stocks last year, according to Fortune Magazine. Many companies that [...]
No economic hardship here
While the Senate haggles over a bill regarding a bonus tax, Wal-Mart is celebrating a profitable year by giving all of its employees bonuses.
The bonus tax bill would only affect companies that get bailout money. Wal-mart is far from needing a bailout. While other retailers lost sales [...]
Fighting when it’s convenient
In part four of this series, we’re going to take a look at just how hypocritical ACORN is when it comes to providing a living wage. It’s a case of “great for them, but not in my backyard.” Click here if you missed parts ONE, TWO or [...]
Shop at Wal-Mart, American Express Lowers Your Limit
Kevin Drum blogs on Mother Jones that there’s yet another reason to rely upon a cash advance when you need emergency funds. Actually, that’s my interpretation, because it’s an easy connection to make. And for many thousands of people, it would be exceedingly [...]
Even payday loans can’t cover some trends in furniture. The furniture catalog craze has been in full swing for over a decade, and some companies have been just cleaning up the entire time, selling furniture that can be either unique, tech savvy, or antique, all the while looking better than [...]
Welcome back to this response to the L.A. Times recent attempt to be fair and balanced regarding payday loans. If you missed Part I, here it is. My response to their common hit piece follows without further interruption…
Banks and credit unions are uncomfortable with this competition
They’re fighting for that market [...]
Hate it or Love it
Payday loans, says Check Into Cash founder W. Allan Jones, is “the craziest business. Consumers love us, but consumer groups hate us.” According to this recent Los Angeles Times article, that’s where the divide seems to be, and in their estimation, that is a problem.
“Critics say [...]
Good Things May Come To Those Who Wait..
At Personal Money Store we talk a lot about payday loans, but we also like to keep you informed on bargains buys and money saving tips as well. The latest on our list to share with you is what we have [...]
‘Tis The Season
‘Tis the season to be jolly: another turkey, another Black Friday, and another time to learn how to use quick payday loans responsibly. Shopping during the holidays is nothing less than stressful. You want to find the best deals, get the goods before they’re sold out, and there [...]