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Californians deserve a balanced payday loans argument

The California State Capitol Building in Sacramento, photographed during the daytime.Various media continue to attack California payday loans, but are they making a balanced argument regarding to San Diego installment loans?

Decline in underwater mortgages credited to surge in foreclosures

negative equityThe number of underwater mortgages held declined as foreclosures increased; negative equity is expected to grow as home prices keep sliding.

Holiday office parties and bad behavior do not mix

Image of a man, possibly drunk, who is puckering up for a kiss.Holiday office parties are here, and the alcohol could be flowing. Avoid bad behavior, be thankful you have a job and make sure you keep it.

Study suggests marriage may be nearly obsolete

A late 1970s-early 1980s family portrait.According to a recent Pew Research Center study, traditional marriage appears to be heading toward becoming obsolete in the United States...

Even 3-year-olds think being thin is in

A preschool-aged girl gives the camera a “Dad, you can't be serious” look.A recent Pepperdine University study of preschool girls showed that even they are obsessed with being thin. The implications are disturbing.

U.S. hunger report indicates high levels of food insecurity

No Known Restrictions: "Blind Beggar" by Lewis W. Hine, 1917 (LOC)The Department of Agriculture released a study showing that an increasing number of United States residents suffer from “food insecurity.”

Modern consumer debt levels make payday loan trap unlikely

AnchoviesCritics have contended that a payday loan is a debt trap. Current data on consumer debt makes payday loans look like dust in the wind...

Marriage and divorce | Statistics and things to consider

Couple arguingAccording to new studies, more Americans today are single. Is divorce the reason for this, and are there health concerns to consider? READ ON

The true cost of a pack of cigarettes

A mock giant-sized pack of Marlboro cigarettes. The warning message “Smokers die younger” is easily visible on the side of the box.A recent University of Cartagena study analyzes the true cost of a pack of cigarettes beyond the purchase price. The figures are staggering.

Americans disagree with Social Security cuts to trim deficit

A facial close-up of a bearded and disturbed elderly gentleman.A recent AARP poll shows that most Americans, particularly Baby Boomers, are against cutting Social Security to lessen the national deficit.

The economy may be rising, but what about our personal finances?

A busted piggy bank has littered the floor with ceramic fragments and spare change.Americans are optimistic that the U.S. economy will improve, but their outlook on their own personal finances is much less rosy. READ ON…

Consumer spending fails to keep pace with rising incomes

Spend it! Consumer spending isn't rising as fast as some would like.Consumer spending is steady, but not rising at the same pace as personal incomes, reports Bloomberg Business. Spend more, READ MORE…

Payday loan alternatives are often more expensive

a pile of pennies, nickels, dimes and quartersMany payday loan alternatives offered by banks and credit unions are just as – if not more – expensive than same day loans themselves…

UC Davis study shows credit unions restrict short term loans

A giant inflatable duck welcomes customers to a credit union in South Dakota. Does this mean ducks are eligible for short term loans at that location?Credit unions aren't a viable source for short term loans, finds Victor Stango of UC Davis. Payday lenders have the inside track…

Most Popular Baby Names for 2009

Smiling babyThe Social Security Administration has just released the most popular baby names for 2009. Find out what names were on the list. READ MORE...

2010 Census Required Answers | is your information safe?

US Census Ancestry Chart2010 Census forms are arriving in the mail this week. What are questions are you required to answer, and how will the information get used?

Can ChecknGo.com Payday Loans Get Your Budget Off of Life Support?

check n goCheck n Go has been on the scene since 1994, and their expansion has been fast. They offer payday loans and installment loans, among other services.