Monthly Archives: July 2011

Automatic 401(k) enrollment plans less effective than opt-in

A 401k fundAutomatic enrollment of employees into 401(k) plans don't, as it turns out, guarantee that they will contribute as much as they could.

New Hampshire governor vetoes title loan bill

Gov. John LynchNew Hampshire Governor John Lynch vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have allowed title loan lenders to charge 25 percent interest monthly.

How to write a customized cover letter

Example of a tailor-made cover letter, pasted onto posterboard for visual effect.Applying for a job is tough. If you tailor your cover letter to the employer, you're one step closer. Learn how to write a good cover letter.

Selling credit reports to payday lenders gets Teletrack fined

Credit reportSubprime credit reporting agency Teletrack was fined nearly $2 million by the Federal Trade Commission for illegally selling information.

Company offers payday loans in exchange for tattooing pets

Tattoo of dogTasq Media is offering a new alternative to payday loans. In exchange for a short-term loan, the company will tattoo logos onto your pet.

How to break your credit card dependency

A stack of credit cards on a polished black tabletop.Learn how to break credit card dependency, avoid further debt and stay that way in just a few important steps.

Renting smart in a landlord market

Landlord Tenant LawMore people are trying to rent and available rentals are down. Landlords have the upper hand. A renter has to be savvy to get a good deal.

Tips for staying on budget when the urge gets to be too much

Shiny pennyThere are simple things you can do to stay on budget and save when cravings to spend more than you should get to be overwhelming.

How to buy and sell stocks

Boxtop for a boardgame called “The Stock Market Game.”With some basic information, you can learn to buy and sell stock in a few easy steps. It pays to examine corporate balance sheets.