Monthly Archives: June 2010

Low interest loans can pay for home repairs

Blonde woman used low interest loans to cover home repairs.Low interest loans for home repairs may be a good idea to help you fix that project before it turns into a large and expensive project! READ MORE

USA Today payday loan alternatives article is misleading

A smiling blonde woman holds a saved dollar. Payday loan alternatives should help you save, not cost more. Are you listening, USA Today?Payday loan alternatives that save money would be worthwhile, but the options USA Today suggests don't necessarily fit the bill. READ MORE…

Don’t fall for credit card debt relief scams, just do it yourself

cutting a credit card with a pair of scissorsCredit card debt relief scams multiplied during the long economic downturn, but the best way to reduce and manage debt is to do it yourself.

Small Businesses to qualify for new small loans

Small BusinessesA bill making its way through Congress would help out small businesses on four different levels, but what is the cost of this bill? READ ON...

SpaghettiOs recall affects 15 million pounds of pre-cooked pasta

SpaghettiosUh-oh... 15 million pounds of Spaghettios pasta have been recalled due to a malfunctioning cooker in Texas. What should you do? READ ON...

UK payday loans ruling good news for consumers, lenders

Description: An ATM machine which is covered up by warning tape that reads "Danger: Do not re-use," a hint at the possible trouble overdraft can bring when chosen as an alternative to payday loans.The UK Office of Fair Trading's recent pro-payday loans decision has been a relief to consumers and businesses like Speed-e-Loans…

Student loan repayment affects your ability to get a mortgage

a man with a pile of student loan statementsStudent loan debt doesn't affect your ability to get a mortgage loan if you make payments on time and check student loan repayment options.

Auto quality rankings put Ford ahead of foreigners for first time

A 2010 Ford Mustang CalabrioFord finished No. 1 in J.D. Power reliability, the first time a U.S. automaker finished ahead of foreign automakers in auto quality rankings.

Tony Hayward salary | Underpaid or Overpaid?

PaycheckTony Hayward's salary has been revealed by the Associated Press, but at almost $5 million in one year, is he under or overpaid for the industry?

Tony Hayward receives G.O.P. apology for White House shakedown

B.P. CEO Tony HaywardTony Hayward squirmed in a hearing before Congress Thursday, even though he received a Republican apology for a White House "shakedown."

Get instant approval on bad credit loans

Man with a laptopIf you feel that getting bad credit loans today will help get you back on track quickly, do not hesitate to do so. Get instant approval now.

Lee Farkas, mortgage lender, charged with TARP fraud

SECThe SEC has charged Lee Farkas with fraud because his company may have cost the financial bailout fund $1.9 billion. What did he do? READ ON...

Jamba Juice | $1 smoothies and other big deals

SmoothiesJamba Juice is celebrating new antioxidant-rich-fruit smoothie flavors by selling them for $1, but what other big news is there? READ ON...

Gates and Buffett urge billionaires to give away half their money

Bill Gates on stage at a conferenceBill Gates and Warren Buffett announced a campaign Wednesday to convince America's billionaires to give away half their money to charity...

BP Escrow fund | Helpful or hurtful?

BP EscrowObama and BP executives have announced the creation of a $20 billion escrow fund for damages from the oil spill. Will this fund help or hurt? READ MORE...

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae stocks delisted from NYSE, losses grow

The facade of the New York Stock Exhange draped in the U.S. flagFreddie Mac and Fannie Mae will delist from the New York Stock Exchange because their share value can't maintain acceptable levels. READ MORE...

South Carolina House overturns veto of payday loan bill

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