Posts Tagged - 'recession'

Using eLayaway and PRBC

August 22, 2012, by Evita Page

Have you considered the benefits of eLayaway? Here’s what it offers as well as its partnership with PRBC – also known as the fourth credit bureau.

Americans’ Net Worth Drops 40%

June 12, 2012, by Antonio Bard

Looking for a bit of good news? Might want to wait until next week as new report reveals our net worth drops 40% the past three years and even more reports expected this week with news that will likely be less than ideal.

Hurricane Season and Preparing Finances

June 7, 2012, by Evita Page

Hurricane season is well underway. For those who live along the U.S. coastlines, they live six months out of the year with an eye to the tropics. Now’s the time to ensure your have a financial plan is in order, including access to credit and debit cards.

Double Disturbances for Young Consumers

April 26, 2012, by Evita Page

A college degree doesn’t necessarily a high paying job these days and graduates can’t live on credit cards alone.

What’s Going on with CFPB?

March 29, 2012, by Jon Dell

Wondering why you haven’t heard much out of the newly-founded CFPB? The answer’s easy: the board has been busy handling consumer complaints, dealing with credit card companies and doing it all in an expedited and practical manner.

Indentured Servants to America’s Banks?

March 27, 2012, by Antonio Bard

Is another financial crisis brewing? If it is, instead of it being the mortgage sector that brings an entire economy to its proverbial knees, it’s more likely the student loan arena that will wreak havoc.

Surprising Financial Shifts

March 20, 2012, by Jon Dell

Going off the grid, accepting cash payments from your mortgage lender or bank to abandon your home before it goes into foreclosure are just two ways the financial horizon has shifted.

Is it Time for a Simpler Credit Card?

March 6, 2012, by Jon Dell

Points, miles, cash back – all these rewards programs are fine and good until they become overwhelming to the point that you never use them. A simpler credit card is on its way back to the standard credit card offers.