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Banks in the United States might be all for bailouts when it comes to them, but when it comes to the poor they’re not so lenient. However, non-profit banks in France are set up differently and one in particular – the Credit Municipal de Paris – is forgiving the debt of its poorest customers. Continue Reading Poor Catch a Break in Paris »
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Even if you are living on a low income, it sometimes pays to buy the more expensive model of an item. Most merchandisers carry the same item in cheap to luxury model for different income demographics. However, cheaper models can come with fewer features or not be very high quality. So, how do you know when you should buy something that might be better versus something that might be cheaper? When buying cosmetics, the price doesn’t equate to higher quality, but for tools, a higher price generally does mean a better construction. While looking at what you are buying is a good strategy to decide whether price matters or not, there are also other common sense rules you can use to determine when to pay a little more. Continue Reading When to Pay a Little More »
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Rentals are climbing as people opt to lease a house rather than buy one in chaotic financial times. The same reasons that make homebuyers cautious about major purchases, however, can also help them to decide on leasing other things with less financial risk. These days anyone can rent a car, a textbook, their wardrobe, a parking spot, or even a funeral casket and this arrangement can make sense in many cases. If you have a need, but unstable income or a mobile lifestyle, leasing can help you fulfill that need without committing to months of payments. You can rent for as little as the used time and then return the item in many cases. Consider the following choices that can put a little extra money in your wallet while upgrading your lifestyle. Continue Reading Renting More than Just Your House »
If you’ve ever had trouble comparing airline flight costs online, this week’s new airline rules will make that chore a lot easier and more transparent. The Transportation Department has put in place rules that do not allow airlines to exclude taxes and fees that might have previously been eliminated in a bid to get the sale, only springing up at the last minute upon checkout. Continue Reading New Travel Rules Help Bargain Hunters »
By Shelby Schraufnagel
Short term financing has many benefits, some of which include (1) opportunities to build credit, (2) retain money in savings, (3) acquire loans that can be paid off in a short amount of time, (4) it satisfies an immediate need, and (5) can help in a time of financial crisis or emergency. All of these benefits help individuals with their financial and personal needs. Continue Reading Entry 001: Short Term Financing »
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Long before Survivor’s Richard Hatch, those who become accidental millionaires run the risk of ending up in jail. Continue Reading Bank Errors Too Tempting to Pass Up »
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January is almost done! Are you keeping your resolutions so far? Here’s some help for that resolution to be better with your money this year! Enjoy. Continue Reading Deals of the Week: Jan. 23 – Jan. 30 »
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The fuel prices are on the rise again, forcing us to stretch our budget even more. This means that we really have to make the time to organize and plan out every trip to make it as economical as possible. Continue Reading Weekly Deals for January 14 – January 23 »
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State Sen. Ron Calderon, D-Montebello has been getting a lot of flack because of his pro payday loan viewpoint and commentary in The Sacramento Bee in November. Continue Reading Payday Lenders Get Support »
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We’re not talking about currency conversion, here either. Continue Reading Trade Extra Pounds for Extra Dollars »
