Monthly Archives: July 2011

How to find a good payday lender

July 29, 2011

Not all payday lenders are created equal. Doing research will help you find legitimate payday loan companies. Most Americans have negative opinions of payday lenders and there are reasons for this. Some have been burned by high interest rates while others have found themselves on the loan treadmill unable to pay off the loans. Payday…

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Five ways to attend college without college loan

July 29, 2011

Attending college is expensive and you know that. Today, the typical college education will cost you anywhere from $10,000 to well over $40,000 depending on a number of factors including whether you attend community college, public or private university. Your cost is also affected by whether you attend school from home or live on campus.…

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What are Payday Loans and How can Payday Loans Help You Today?

July 22, 2011

You have probably heard about payday loans but if you are like most people, you are wondering what payday loans are and how they can help you in these tough economic times. Since the beginning of the current economic downturn, loan companies have engaged in fierce advertising and marketing campaigns to get your attention and…

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Lenders Must Disclose Reason for Loan Rejection Starting This Week

July 20, 2011

Thinking about applying for a student loan, auto loan, home mortgage loan or any other kind of loan soon? Go ahead and apply for the loan. If lenders turn you down because of bad or insufficient credit, or for any other reason, they must tell you the reason for the rejection starting this week. As…

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Budget Cuts Squeeze Parents’ Wallets, Lead to Higher Student Loans

July 19, 2011

Parents all over the country are bracing for tighter squeeze on their wallets and bank accounts as state governments cut education budgets and colleges raise tuition fees as a result. This has led to higher college loan burdens for low to middle income students that rely on these loans to complete their college education. Without…

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Which Student Loan is Best?

July 11, 2011

Student loans help you pay for college if you do not have enough saved or if your family is not able to support you but not all student loans are created equal. As the economy sputters and federal and state governments tighten budgetary belts, student loans are drying up and it is necessary to do…

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Tips for Paying off College Loan

July 11, 2011

Experts believe that getting a college education is the best investment a person can make. Its return on investment (ROI) is said to be as high as five times other investments including stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Unless you are lucky or gifted enough to go to college on full scholarship or have well-to-do parents…

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Auto Loan Financing Jumps 20 Percent in 1Q As Consumers See Easier Loan Terms

July 7, 2011

Auto loan approvals for consumers in the U.S. rose a solid 20% in the first three months of this year, compared with the same period last year, according to credit monitoring agency, Equifax, Inc. About 1.9 million consumers received auto loan financing in March 2011 alone, signifying the biggest jump since 2008, the company said.…

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Business Brisk for Payday Lenders

July 5, 2011

Payday lenders are reporting brisk business as stretched families try to make ends meet due to the current weak economy. Pawn shop brokers and other national lenders report that consumers, driven by the need for quick cash to meet immediate financial needs and the desire to unload unwanted items, are filling into their offices in…

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Study Reveals Eliminating Payday Loans hurt Consumers

July 1, 2011

Payday loans can help you achieve your future financial goals if managed properly and it can have negative consequences if eliminated completely, a new study has found. Dartmouth College professor Jonathan Zinman in a recent article published in the Journal of Banking and Finance revealed that banning Payday Loans by states hurt consumers in those…

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