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Using Payday Loans For Auto Repairs

When one looks into auto repair financing, there are many options available. An increasingly popular choice of consumers has been to use the cash advance option to finance repairs. If used in a way that is economical and responsible, a payday loan for car repair can work well. With any high risk loan there are [...]

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The “Unofficial Leader” Of Occupy Wall Street Explains Message (Video)

If you have been wondering what all the buzz is about with the whole Occupy Wall Street thing, their “unofficial” leader talks with a reporter to explain what their message is. To me the message is a little too “utopian” to be a viable option. Not only that, but I think you will notice in [...]

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College Get’s More Expensive – Top 25 Most Expensive Schools

In a previous post on our blog, we discussed the rising trend in college tuition costs. In a new report released by CollegeBoard.org, it seems that tuition is definitely on the rise, and 123 schools are over the $50,000/year mark. Considering that these price estimates do not include books and other needed supplies, the [...]

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Some New Crazy Excuses For Missing Work

Is there anyone on this planet that would rather go to work than stay at home and relax? If there is, I am not one of them, and I would venture to guess that not too many readers are either. I know I have given some pretty crazy excuses in order to miss work, but [...]

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At Work, Stay Alert! Someone Might Be Sabotaging You

Have you ever had things go wrong at work, and you simply couldn’t explain it? Has your boss ever talked to you about your long distance phone calls, and you wonder how on earth he found out? You may not have to look to far. According to [...]

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The Economy Is Taking It’s Toll On The Suburbs

The effects of the recent economic collapse have been beating up on the middle class for the last few years. According to recent census data, since 2000, the number of suburban individuals living below the poverty line has risen by 53%. While this is staggering to see at first, when we look at the numbers [...]

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Mortgage Rates Are At All Time Low…But Are They Really?

If you have been paying attention to the recent mortgage interest rates, you know that they are at an all time low. According to Freddie Mac, the new average 30 year fixed mortgage rate is 4.09%. While this sounds delightful, there is a harsh reality to be observed. The first thing most of us think [...]

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Online Car Shoppers Being Targeted By Criminals

The internet is a terrific resource to have at your fingertips. Unfortunately, because it is so easy to remain anonymous, it is a breeding ground for unscrupulous individuals looking to take advantage of regular people. One area where fraud [...]

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How Regular Folks Are Affected By Market Collapses

For the average person, the daily moves and giant sell-offs on Wall Street don’t mean a thing. Why would they? Most feel that if they don’t have any money in the stock market, they won’t be affected by major changes. Truth is, we are all affected by the changes in the market, and we need [...]

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New Average Credit Scores Show 40% Underqualified For Most Loans

CreditKarma.com has released some figures today that detail the growing number of individuals in America with below average credit scores. According to CreditKarma, creditors have pegged a score of 660 as the threshold for approval for most forms of lending. If you are a part of this segment of the population, you are poised [...]

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