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Alternatives to a Payday Advance

Wednesday Sep 23, 2009

There are other options available to borrowers instead of accepting a high interest rate loan from a payday lender. Alternatives show that there is no reason to accept unfavorable loan terms.


Bad Credit Derails Job Seekers

Tuesday Mar 16, 2010

More employers are conducting credit checks on job applicants.


The Road out of Debt

Tuesday Jan 26, 2010

After maxing out his fourth credit card, Brandon realized he was drowning in debt. He did his research so he could find his way out, and he found a lot of sound advice. But will his plan work?


How to Reduce Your Monthly Credit Payments Using Credit Cards

Wednesday Jan 6, 2010

This is an article takes a close look at reducing monthly credit payments using a credit card. Calculations are included.


Is it time to change home appraisal practices?

Wednesday Dec 30, 2009

Devaluing an already devalued market by including short sales and foreclosures when appraising property has not helped the already volatile real-estate market, a reader writes. Is it possible appraisal standards will change in the near future? Lew Sichelm


Prepaid Cards Gaining Appeal

Monday Dec 21, 2009

With fees and rates on the rise for traditional credit cards, prepaid cards are gaining popularity. Will they make you a more responsible spender?


Risk Has Been Rewarded; Perhaps Too Well?

Wednesday Dec 2, 2009

By Randall W. ForsythThe rally in credit has trumped equities this year, but it looks to be in its late innings.


Three Best Ways to Build Business Credit

Friday Oct 23, 2009

It's important for a growing business to establish its own credit history, separate from the owner's personal credit and legitimizing it in the eyes of lenders.


Credit "Drought" Is a Washout

Monday Oct 19, 2009

Gene Epstein breaks down the economic fallacy that proclaims if the stock of consumer credit is declining, it means that the flow of new credit has dried up.


'Democratization of Credit' Is Over

Saturday Oct 10, 2009

The easy of extension of credit to much deeper socioeconomic levels is over. Now some families are struggling to pay off mounds of debt.


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