Payday loan regulations
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering new, complex regulations on short-term, high interest payday loans. The lenders, often the…
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Discounts on smaller cars
Look for discounts on smaller car this summer. Industry analysts say lower gas prices have shifted buyers to SUVs and trucks. This has created a glut of…
Amazon rejects buyers who return purchases
If you order products from Amazon, be aware that there is a limit on the number of items you can return. According to The Guardian, while there is no set…
Going back to college? Use these two rules for borrowing
More education can equal a better job, but before you enroll in school, consider potential earnings versus cost. According to Mark Kantrowitz, publisher…
Even the great ones can be bad with money
He mobilized a country, saved the Western World, and became a symbol of courage under fire. But he couldn’t hold onto a pound. So writes author David…
Moneywise Cellphone insurance facts
If you make a claim on your cellphone insurance, you might be shocked that the deductible is about the same as what you paid for the phone in the first…
Be aware of the bogus rental ad scam
According to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, young professionals are being targeted by newspaper and Craigslist scammers. They offer great apartments at…
Numbers look good for house hunters
As spring fades away and summer vacations go on the record books, house hunters are scanning the economy and coming up with some great conclusions. One of…
Census: The kids want to live with parents
Census data show 18-to-34-year-olds would rather live with parents than start their own households. Census data won’t tell us why. Are they less romantic?…
The cost of web service: A big bet on satellites
Moneywise The cost of web service: A big bet on satellites Satellites will soon bring speedier web service to users across the globe, including areas of…