• Get a Free Audiobook Version of “The Relationship Principles of Jesus (Unabridged)” from Audible.com

    Updated: 2011-01-31 20:06:07
    The Relationship Principles of Jesus (Unabridged) is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Zondervan and authored by Tom Holladay, has also become an American Consumer News favorite.. The digital audiobook The Relationship Principles of Jesus (Unabridged), narrated by Tom Holladay, has received an average rating of 4.67 stars on Audible.com. [...]

  • MEDIA ADVISORY: New Instructional Materials for Texas Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms Premiering at State Capitol Tuesday

    Updated: 2011-01-31 20:04:45
    MEDIA ADVISORY: New Instructional Materials for Texas Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms Premiering at State Capitol Tuesday Sneak Preview: Pearson Scott Foresman’s Opening the World of Learning Pre-K program to be featured Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 31, 2011 Schools across Texas are right now choosing instructional programs for next school year, and the public can get a sneak [...]

  • Laird Plastics Provides Leadership for the Reuse, Recycling and Repurposing of Plastics to Help SGIA Members Achieve Their Environmental Goals

    Updated: 2011-01-31 20:04:22
    Laird Plastics Provides Leadership for the Reuse, Recycling and Repurposing of Plastics to Help SGIA Members Achieve Their Environmental Goals Laird Plastics, the largest distributor of plastics in North America, has been instrumental in assisting SGIA Members to achieve environmental certification. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) January 31, 2011 Laird Plastics has been a member of [...]

  • “Counting on Grace (Unabridged)” Audiobook Now Available from Audible.com

    Updated: 2011-01-31 20:02:47
    Counting on Grace (Unabridged) is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Listening Library and authored by Elizabeth Winthrop, has also become an American Consumer News favorite.. The digital audiobook Counting on Grace (Unabridged), narrated by Lili Gamache, has received an average rating of 4.67 stars on Audible.com. The title has [...]

  • Get a Free Audiobook Version of “”I Just Want You to Know: Letters to My Kids on Love, Faith, and Family (Unabridged)”" from Audible.com

    Updated: 2011-01-31 20:00:29
    “I Just Want You to Know: Letters to My Kids on Love, Faith, and Family (Unabridged)” is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Zondervan and authored by Kate Gosselin, has also become an American Consumer News favorite.. The digital audiobook “I Just Want You to Know: Letters to My Kids [...]

  • Jason’s Noon Update

    Updated: 2011-01-31 19:59:11
    Weather “Jason’s Noon Update” is categorized as “local”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page. If you are a new American Consumer News reader, we would like to welcome you to our website. American Consumer News exists to help people become [...]

  • Last minute plea deal in Ogden police chase deaths

    Updated: 2011-01-31 19:58:45
    “Last minute plea deal in Ogden police chase deaths” is categorized as “local”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page. If you are a new American Consumer News reader, we would like to welcome you to our website. American Consumer News [...]

  • Seminar Held of Human Trafficking

    Updated: 2011-01-31 19:58:23
    “Seminar Held of Human Trafficking” is categorized as “local”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page. If you are a new American Consumer News reader, we would like to welcome you to our website. American Consumer News exists to help people [...]

  • Amazing Guitar Show Hits the Right Note

    Updated: 2011-01-31 19:44:30
    The Museum of Making Music show featured 14 art nouveau instruments “Amazing Guitar Show Hits the Right Note” is categorized as “local”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. The copyright notice of this video is “© 2011 NBC Universal, Inc..” For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page. [...]

  • Technology Takes An Integral Role In Business Plans

    Updated: 2011-01-31 19:44:08
    As technology advances, businesses are looking for ways to integrate the new technology into their companies. By creating a business plan, the company can outline technological needs versus wants for the future. As technology becomes more central to running a successful business, being aware of the technology that is available will become more important for [...]

  • How Long Can You be Sued for a Bad Debt?

    Updated: 2011-01-31 15:39:44
    “Statute of limitations” refers to the amount of time that can pass after some sort of event before legal actions regarding that event can no longer be initiated. After the statue of limitations has expired that debt becomes a “time barred debt,” meaning the lender’s ability to sue you for collection has passed.

  • Chances of Getting Audited? IRS Audit Rates 2010

    Updated: 2011-01-31 13:06:21
    With doing our taxes properly on our minds, what are the chances we’ll get caught if we don’t? Well, there are several ways that the IRS can detect if your return is suspicious, especially if your inputs don’t match up with their W-2 and 1099 records. Here are the number of IRS audits and the [...]

  • Criminals Working for Debt Collectors May Be Stealing Your Identity

    Updated: 2011-01-31 09:54:00
    FDCPA Violations , Fight Debt Collectors , Stop Debt Collector Calls , Beating Debt Collection , Bad Debt Collectors , Debt Lawsuits , Pro Se Resources , Consumer News , Consumer Advocates , Debt Collection Scams FMD Consumer Blog A consumer news blog to help consumers fight bad businesses , debt , stop debt collectors debt collection lawsuits , and expose consumer scams . Allen is well known as the Most Dangerous Consumer in America” and is a veteran consumer . advocate Home Archive ABOUT Contact Search Home Consumers Debt Debt Collectors Featured Personal Finance Criminals Working for Debt Collectors May Be Stealing Your Identity 30. January 2011 by Allen It is bad enough that many times consumers are illegal threatened and harassed by ruthless debt collectors . It appears that many debt

  • steps to follow in maximizing your cash back rewards cards

    Updated: 2011-01-31 08:00:00
    Steps to Follow in Maximizing Your Cash Back Rewards Cards If you are spending $10,000, you can get more or less $100 cash back when you own a credit card that provides a rewards rate of 1%. With that, you have taken advantage of your card. Cash back reward cards are an excellent design, and they [...]

  • rewards programs advantageous but you need to pay for the price

    Updated: 2011-01-31 08:00:00
    Rewards Programs: Advantageous But You Need to Pay for the Price Canadians are fond of getting credit card rewards. It can be very enticing for a cardholder to make use of the card in every purchase given that rewards will be collected. You must save your points until the end of the year comes. [...]

  • how many credit cards does an individual really need

    Updated: 2011-01-31 08:00:00
    How many Credit Cards does an Individual Really Need? Is it really necessary to have more than one credit card? Canadian consumers might believe that they require more than one credit card. However, they are also concerned that having more than one may affect their credit score. It is a not [...]

  • rewards credit cards best suits your lifestyle

    Updated: 2011-01-30 08:00:00
    Rewards Credit Cards: Best Suits Your Lifestyle In choosing a credit card, you must your purpose for it. If you want to get travel rewards, you must be aware that you must pay off your balance in full every month. If it is not applicable for you then you can have a credit card that has the lowest [...]

  • excellent credit card you have never seen before

    Updated: 2011-01-29 08:00:00
    Excellent Credit Card You Have Never Seen Before The internet is usually a good source for any information. Actually, it seems that it is more or less the only place where you can search and obtain information. However, there is business with it providing and distributing information to consumers [...]

  • credit card rewards will be restricted by banks in 7 ways

    Updated: 2011-01-29 08:00:00
    Credit Card Rewards will be restricted by Banks in 7 Ways Credit card companies have many problems at present. Cardholders are opposing them and the Congress is not supporting them. This is not the right point in time for them to take a break with their competitive success. With that, they are bringing [...]

  • Should You Sell Your Apple Stock?

    Updated: 2011-01-28 20:38:05
    Last Monday, Apple Inc. (AAPL) announced that its chairman and CEO, Steve Jobs, would be taking another leave of absence from the company after receiving a liver transplant only a year and a half ago. The exact nature of Jobs’ illness is unknown, but it can be assumed to be serious, and we all wish him well in recovering his health. But what about holding on to Apple Inc. in our stock portfolios?

  • 3 Steps to Strengthen Your Emergency Fund

    Updated: 2011-01-28 16:00:55
    You have an emergency fund. But, perhaps it's not what you want it to be. You wish you had more money in it. You wish it was more easily accessible. You wish! Today, let's explore how to actually strengthen your emergency savings!

  • Bad Credit Auto Loan Chicago

    Updated: 2011-01-28 15:47:32
    If you are looking for an auto loan in Chicago to buy a new or used vehicle, then you can opt for an auto loan. However, if you have been suffering from bad credit but still want to own a car, you need not worry. You can opt for a bad credit auto loan in [...]

  • Dining on a Dime: Free Cupcakes, Appetizers and Other Restaurant Deals

    Updated: 2011-01-28 15:41:04
    Cooking at home is the best way to save cash, but it’s nice to go out sometimes, too. Check out Frugal Foodie every Friday for a selection of the latest coupons for casual and fancy fare. This week: free cupcakes, appetizers, lobster potstickers and pizza-and-movie combos, among other deals.

  • Slideshow: Super Bowl Tickets Through The Years

    Updated: 2011-01-27 23:48:49
    There was a time when you could have bought a Super Bowl ticket for just $20. Granted, we're talking about the 1970s. But even in 2010 dollars, $20 in 1976 would equal $76.65. Talk about inflation! In this slideshow, we look at Super Bowl tickets -- and their prices -- through the years.

  • Budget Travel: A Romantic Miami Beach Getaway

    Updated: 2011-01-27 19:40:27
    Most people think Miami Beach is for singles, and while there is much to offer for the footloose and fancy-free single, Miami Beach is also great for romantic couples getaways. As you think about your plans for Valentine’s Day, consider these Miami Beach options.

  • Pros And Cons Of Starting A Small Business

    Updated: 2011-01-27 16:10:52
    Yesterday we looked at the pros and cons of picking up a part-time job as a means to get some additional income. Today we are looking at the pros and cons of starting a small business...

  • Banned By American Business: 5 Videos Companies Hope You’ll Never See

    Updated: 2011-01-27 15:14:18
    There’s no shortage of videos on the Internet that make corporate America uncomfortable – from cheesy customer appreciations that cheapen their brand image to hidden-camera clips that just make them look silly. Comes with the territory, they figure. But given a choice, which ones would they delete?

  • Mint Goes to the White House

    Updated: 2011-01-27 15:12:55
    photo: dcJohn At MintLife, we’ve always done our best to help our readers make sense of a difficult economy — and what better way than to take your questions directly to the top? For the past week, we’ve been crowdsourcing questions for Austan Goolsbee, chairman of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisors and now it’s ...

  • Auto Loan Rates at Record Lows — But Bring Your Perfect Credit

    Updated: 2011-01-26 21:46:41
    In the market for a new car? Interest rates are at an all-time low, and incentives abound. But not everyone will qualify for the best deals.

  • Snowed In: The Blizzard Economy

    Updated: 2011-01-26 21:18:50
    Yet another official weather emergency is in force in New York City this winter as inch after inch of snow piles up on city streets and parks: the second snowstorm of 2011, and the year's barely even started. In this infographic, we give you the highlights of the economic impact of recent snowstorms on economies and businesses.

  • Trulia.com Rent vs. Buy Housing Ratios: First Quarter 2011

    Updated: 2011-01-26 13:00:01
    Buy vs. rent? It’s still a tough question for a lot of folks. According to real estate website Trulia.com, one rule of thumb is to divide the median list price compared with the median rent of similar properties. If the price/rent ratio is over 20, you should rent because buying is too expensive. From 16-20, [...]

  • S&P Case Shiller Home Price Index Update

    Updated: 2011-01-26 09:06:39
    The S&P Case Shiller Home Price index was updated yesterday with data through November 2010. Here is the press release [PDF]. Here is the housing price index from 1987 to November 2010. (Click to enlarge.) I don’t look to closely into these things or like to make crystal ball predictions, but I like to check [...]

  • Personal Bankruptcy – Relation Between Bankruptcy And Recession

    Updated: 2011-01-25 19:21:51
    Personal bankruptcy is one of the methods to get out of your debts once and for all. The entire outstanding is eliminated with this method and you are not required to pay a single dime to the creditors. This happiness however is lost when the credit score goes down to zero and the report of [...]

  • hudsons bay company credit card portfolio being acquired by capital one

    Updated: 2011-01-25 08:00:00
    Hudson’s Bay Company credit card portfolio: Being Acquired by Capital One Capital One has declared that it has completely acquired Hudson’s Bay Company credit card portfolio and other assets from GE Capital Retail Finance. This business deal was publicized last November 9 of 2010, [...]

  • creating a credit card strategy for 2011

    Updated: 2011-01-25 08:00:00
    Creating a Credit Card Strategy for 2011 This can be the year where you can make your credit cards valuable and use it as a tool to save money rather that draining your finance due to the charges incurred on your bank accounts. The first month of the year will be the best time to manage and plan [...]

  • Bad Credit Auto Loan California

    Updated: 2011-01-25 07:18:11
    Bad credit auto loan will be offered to you if you are suffering from bad credit but want to buy a vehicle. A California bad credit auto loan can be obtained easily as there are many lending companies offering such loans. There is a concentration of such lending companies in California as it is [...]

  • Declaring Yourself Bankrupt

    Updated: 2011-01-25 00:19:54
    Should you declare bankruptcy? A bankruptcy filing is the only legal way to get rid of your financial setbacks. However, the process of filing for bankruptcy is easier said than done. Hello 2011! Over 1.5 million Americans filed personal bankruptcy in 2010 according to data released by the American Bankruptcy Institute. This was up 9 [...]

  • The best way to beat debt

    Updated: 2011-01-24 19:25:22
    If you have got serious debt problems mounting up then the only way to deal with the problem is to do something about it! You can’t just ignore the issue because if you do that the problem will only grow! It can be daunting to try and resolve your debt problems, but once you take [...]

  • Personal Bankruptcy Tips – The Best 3 Debt Relief Options To Consider

    Updated: 2011-01-24 19:19:41
    Millions of Americans in today’s poor economy are seeking personal bankruptcy tips as a form of relief from large amounts of credit card debt. High unemployment rates as well as a high cost of living have all had an effect on Americans and the amount of credit card debt that is held. Most consumers who [...]

  • 3 Tax Season Tips and How to Have the Right Attitude

    Updated: 2011-01-24 16:00:59
    Whether you like it or not, tax season has started and you’ll soon have to think about filing your income taxes. For many people, filing income taxes is considered a burden because of the associated work with filing or...

  • Another Consumer Beats Debt Collector in Court Using The “Book”

    Updated: 2011-01-24 10:15:02
    FDCPA Violations , Fight Debt Collectors , Stop Debt Collector Calls , Beating Debt Collection , Bad Debt Collectors , Debt Lawsuits , Pro Se Resources , Consumer News , Consumer Advocates , Debt Collection Scams FMD Consumer Blog A consumer news blog to help consumers fight bad businesses , debt , stop debt collectors debt collection lawsuits , and expose consumer scams . Allen is well known as the Most Dangerous Consumer in America” and is a veteran consumer . advocate Home Archive ABOUT Contact Search Home Consumers Debt Collectors Debt Featured Another Consumer Beats Debt Collector in Court Using The Book” 24. January 2011 by allen I love receiving email from consumers who have purchased and used the information in the Book” . By book , I am referring to the Stick it to Sue Happy Debt

  • using twitter in solving credit card problems

    Updated: 2011-01-24 08:00:00
    Using Twitter in Solving Credit Card Problems You do not need to wait on an endless hold just to dispute a credit card fee over the phone when you can place your complaint on Twitter and somehow resolve the problem fast and hassle-free. Nearly all major banks such as Wells Fargo, Bank of America [...]

  • 3 Budgeting Ideas That Changed My Life

    Updated: 2011-01-23 16:00:50
    Every once in a while, I run across ideas that change my life in some beneficial way. Sometimes they lie dormant for years, and spring up just when I need them. Other times, they almost immediately help me take action to change my situation. Today I'd like to share with you 3 budgeting ideas that changed my life...

  • Discover Card Now Only Allows One Card At A Time

    Updated: 2011-01-22 02:08:30
    Here’s a quick note for those considering applying for a Discover credit card, which came up after a few folks got rejected from the Discover More Card offering 0% interest on balance transfers for 12 months with no balance transfer fee. The limited time offer is scheduled to last until February 28, 2011. On the [...]

  • Flowchart: Should You Work For Free?

    Updated: 2011-01-21 13:00:01
    Here’s a decision chart that’ll amuse those of you who work independently, perform some freelancing/consulting work, or just happen to be especially good at something. Should you do the work for free? Well, it depends: (click to visit site) By Jessica Hische at ShouldIWorkForFree.com.

  • Bad Credit Auto Loan Calgary

    Updated: 2011-01-21 07:36:58
    If you are interested in buying a new or used car in Calgary, you can opt for a private auto loan. However, if you have bad credit scores, than choosing a bad credit auto loan Calgary would be a better option. Auto credit experts in Calgary can help you get a loan of your choice [...]

  • Settlement Bans The Hermosa Group and Financial Future Network from Debt Relief Business

    Updated: 2011-01-20 20:52:04
    FDCPA Violations , Fight Debt Collectors , Stop Debt Collector Calls , Beating Debt Collection , Bad Debt Collectors , Debt Lawsuits , Pro Se Resources , Consumer News , Consumer Advocates , Debt Collection Scams FMD Consumer Blog A consumer news blog to help consumers fight bad businesses , debt , stop debt collectors debt collection lawsuits , and expose consumer scams . Allen is well known as the Most Dangerous Consumer in America” and is a veteran consumer . advocate Home Archive ABOUT Contact Search Home Consumers Debt Personal Finance Settlement Bans The Hermosa Group and Financial Future Network from Debt Relief Business 20. January 2011 by allen Three companies and their owner , who allegedly falsely claimed they could help consumers quickly eliminate their credit card debts and

  • LivingSocial: $20 Amazon Gift Card For $10

    Updated: 2011-01-20 02:49:23
    LivingSocial is a group-buying deal-a-day website like Groupon, and I guess they want some attention too. They’re offering a $20 gift card to Amazon.com for only $10, looks like at every major US city today. Over a million have been sold already, with about 10 hours left as of this writing. So hurry! (Sorry couldn’t [...]

  • Where I Keep My Emergency Fund Cash – January 2011

    Updated: 2011-01-19 03:14:31
    The results of my Emergency Fund survey are in, and appears that there are a lot of big savers out there! 28% of respondents had cash reserves of over 12 months of expenses, and 24% of you had the more-often recommended 4-6 months of expenses. With such sizable cash reserves, where you do guys put [...]

  • No Credit Check for 10K Personal Loans

    Updated: 2011-01-18 23:06:03
    A lot of folks have always had a little trouble tending to their finances. These recessionary times have only compounded the problem. Some folks have turned around to suddenly find themselves in debt with many smaller loans that equal $10,000 or more. And they find themselves on the verge of defaulting on many of them. [...]

  • Bad Credit Car Loans – Test Drive Your Dream

    Updated: 2011-01-17 23:04:02
    Nowadays many Americans have less than stellar credit ratings. Especially in these recessionary times. And many Americans think that having a poor credit rating means they will have to drive around in clunkers they buy out of peoples’ yards or the local hunk-a-junk used car dealers; that they will forever be going to pick up [...]

  • Dilemma of Bank of England

    Updated: 2011-01-17 00:05:29
    The Bank of England face a dilemma in 2011 over interest rates. They are pulled in two different directs, with the ‘double negative whammy‘ of high inflation and low growth/ high unemployment. It is an unenviable situation – made worse by the additional difficulty of having to tighten fiscal policy (tax rises, spending cuts) to [...]

  • BBB Can Be Your Source If You Need $10,000 and Have Bad Credit

    Updated: 2011-01-15 23:01:29
    During these recessionary times, neither bank nor credit union nor other traditional lender is likely to approve a personal loan, especially if the applicant has poor credit. Of course, the market is flooded with consumers who are in need of cash. Hence, the market is wide with private, non-traditional lenders willing to furnish cash to [...]

  • The Best Bad Credit Secured Loan

    Updated: 2011-01-14 22:59:25
    A bad credit secured loan is a loan provided to people who have poor credit history. Although it seems impossible for people who had poor credit history rating to get a loan, actually there is a wide range of loans available for them. They come in all forms according to people’s needs, and possibilities. As [...]

  • Bad Credit Debt Consolidation Home Equity Loan

    Updated: 2011-01-14 10:17:51
    If you have too much debt, you are thinking about debt consolidation, and you have bad credit there are some moves that you can make to lighten the load. One of the best moves is a bad credit debt consolidation home equity loan. Managing Debt with Consolidation The idea is to make one payment for your debt [...]

  • California: You Can’t Afford It

    Updated: 2011-01-14 10:05:45
    It’s my third day of being sick, so I will simply wish you a great weekend and share an amusing t-shirt I found in Target. It would be more funny, except it’s kind of true for half of Californians: More than half of the state’s homeowners with a mortgage—51.4 percent—spend more than 30 percent of [...]

  • Guide to Saving Money in the Home

    Updated: 2011-01-14 10:00:02
    Some tips for saving money in the house Set up Calender for Renewing Insurance Often I forget when home insurance is due for renewal. Then my existing company writes to me offering to continue with same deal. But, because I’m busy I accept rather than taking time to look around. However, one of the best [...]

  • Bad Credit Signature Loans That Require No Credit Check – 7 Ways To Improve Chances Of Approval

    Updated: 2011-01-13 22:56:51
    Nobody likes the feeling of being low on cash. Let’s face it: money makes the world go around. Whether you are single or have a family to take care of, having a steady supply of cash that is at the same time enough to meet your needs (i.e., pay your bills, pay for upcoming large expenses, [...]

  • 4th Quarter 2010 Estimated Taxes Deadline – January 18th

    Updated: 2011-01-13 13:00:35
    If you have extra income outside of your W-2 paycheck in 2010, this is a reminder that the deadline for 4th Quarter 2010 estimated tax payments is Tuesday, January 18th, 2011. (Updated: January 15th falls on a Saturday, and the 17th is a federal holiday.) Estimated tax payments help you make sure Uncle Sam gets [...]

  • 10 Most Commonly Missed Tax Deductions

    Updated: 2011-01-13 10:00:21
    Don't overpay taxes by overlooking tax credits and deductions. See the most common errors taxpayers make on their tax returns so you don't make the same mistakes.

  • Volatility of UK House Prices

    Updated: 2011-01-13 09:33:42
    UK House prices since 1960 Volatile House Prices Why Are UK House Prices so Volatile? Households very sensitive to changes in interest rates. Some FTB pay 50% of take home pay in mortgage payments. Therefore small change in interest rate makes big difference to desirability of buying house. Volatility of Bank lending. Credit crunch completely [...]

  • Are You Considering Personal Bankruptcy?

    Updated: 2011-01-13 08:22:18
    There are many reasons that a person might think about filing for personal bankruptcy. They may have accumulated more debt over time than they could possibly pay, or they may have suddenly found themselves with a lot of unexpected expenses, causing them to be unable to pay them all. It can be a very frightening [...]

  • Affordability of Buying House in UK

    Updated: 2011-01-12 09:33:33
    Graph showing mortgage payments as a % of take home pay (disposable income) Although there has been an improvement in mortgage affordability, it still takes a high % of income, especially in London. If interest rates are increased from 0.5% the % of disposable income spent on mortgage payments could return to 2006, 2007 levels. [...]

  • Rewards Credit Cards: Rotating Categories 2011 January to March Update

    Updated: 2011-01-12 07:02:31
    When you charge something on your credit card, the merchant usually pays about 2-3% in transaction fees for the convenience and benefit of accepting these cards. To get your business, issuers often rebate part of these fees in the form of % cashback rewards or frequent flier miles. Credit cards also offer handy conveniences like [...]

  • Ignite Video: Tips For Buying A New Car

    Updated: 2011-01-11 13:00:38
    Here is a 5-minute, 20-slide talk from a 2007 Ignite conference in which John Gruhl shares his tips on buying a new car from a dealer. It’s gotten over 250,000 views on YouTube, and includes a lot of the same tips you may have heard before but in a slightly difference package. Here are the [...]

  • Difficult Economic Times

    Updated: 2011-01-11 11:58:20
    It is hard to find much good news at the moment. In the housing market, thin volumes are pushing down prices. Despite low interest rates, mortgage rationing means that many can’t get a mortgage and so demand remains weak. Falling house prices are often seen as a bad thing because people experience negative equity and [...]

  • OptionsHouse Raising Rates From $2.95 to $3.95 Per Trade

    Updated: 2011-01-11 10:24:30
    As an existing customer, I received an e-mail from discount brokerage OptionsHouse today announcing that they are raising their stock commissions to $3.95 per trade on Thursday, January 13th, 2011. Not totally surprising I suppose, as I’ve read that $3 a trade is about the minimum a broker can charge to break even with a [...]

  • Bad Credit Loans with collateral

    Updated: 2011-01-11 09:26:43
    A bad credit loan with collateral is a loan that is guaranteed by something of value that you own. You will forfeit the asset to the lender if the terms of the loan are defaulted. These loans are not as risky for lenders and are the easiest bad credit loans to get. It is important [...]

  • Mortgage Affordability Helped by Low Rates

    Updated: 2011-01-10 11:58:09
    House prices continued to fall in December 2010, according to the Halifax. The Halifax index recorded a fall of 0.9% for the last quarter of 2010. Halifax are predicting a 10% fall in house prices during 2011, which would take the average house price to £152,000 For those homeowners able to get a mortgage, the [...]

  • Stick it to Sue Happy Debt Collectors Book Now Available in ePub, PDF, Kindle and Print

    Updated: 2011-01-08 13:45:00
    , , FDCPA Violations , Fight Debt Collectors , Stop Debt Collector Calls , Beating Debt Collection , Bad Debt Collectors , Debt Lawsuits , Pro Se Resources , Consumer News , Consumer Advocates , Debt Collection Scams FMD Consumer Blog A consumer news blog to help consumers fight bad businesses , debt , stop debt collectors debt collection lawsuits , and expose consumer scams . Allen is well known as the Most Dangerous Consumer in America” and is a veteran consumer . advocate Home Archive ABOUT Contact Search Home Consumers Debt Debt Collectors Featured Personal Finance Stick it to Sue Happy Debt Collectors Book Now Available in ePub , PDF , Kindle and Print 8. January 2011 by Allen Stick it to Sue Happy Debt Collectors has save many a consumer from the clutches of abusive debt collectors

  • Hyatt Credit Card: Two Nights At Any Hyatt Hotel For $75

    Updated: 2011-01-07 22:48:30
    Planning a trip this year and want to stay in style? Hotel chain Hyatt just started up a official credit card for themselves, and the new Hyatt Card comes with a luxurious perk – two free nights at any Hyatt with no blackout dates. The annual fee is $75, so basically you’ll be getting two [...]

  • What Is Your Portfolio’s Current Asset Allocation?

    Updated: 2011-01-07 13:00:25
    If you haven’t been keeping close track of it, your portfolio’s asset allocation may have shifted significantly over the past year. Your relative mix of assets like stocks, bonds, or real estate has a great impact on the volatility and expected future return of your portfolio. Morningstar has a bunch of helpful tools for managing [...]

  • Bad Credit Loan Guide in Maryland

    Updated: 2011-01-07 08:05:59
    Those in Maryland that are thinking about getting a bad credit loan should make careful considerations beforehand. They must thoroughly research their decision. Loan payments for a bad credit loans are considerable higher than the average good credit loan and it is usually a commitment that will take time to pay down. If your credit [...]

  • Questionable Debt Collectors and Consumer Scams in the News

    Updated: 2011-01-06 08:51:00
    FDCPA Violations , Fight Debt Collectors , Stop Debt Collector Calls , Beating Debt Collection , Bad Debt Collectors , Debt Lawsuits , Pro Se Resources , Consumer News , Consumer Advocates , Debt Collection Scams FMD Consumer Blog A consumer news blog to help consumers fight bad businesses , debt , stop debt collectors debt collection lawsuits , and expose consumer scams . Allen is well known as the Most Dangerous Consumer in America” and is a veteran consumer . advocate Home Archive ABOUT Contact Search Home Consumers Debt Personal Finance Scams Questionable Debt Collectors and Consumer Scams in the News 5. January 2011 by Allen I've been slacking a bit with publishing bad debt collector news and headlines . The holiday's were busy as usual for me . With that Said I bring you the first

  • See What’s Inside Your Personal Data Files: Banking, Insurance, and Employment History Reports

    Updated: 2011-01-06 00:24:50
    The most well known part of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACT act) is that you can get a free copy of your credit report from all three major credit bureaus once every 12 months. However, there are also several other consumer databases that you should check as well which are also available [...]

  • Free PDF of Debt Free for Life by David Bach (1/5 Only)

    Updated: 2011-01-05 21:12:18
    Almost forgot, you can download a PDF copy of Debt Free for Life by David Bach over at WalletPop (direct download link). If you’ve read his many other personal finance books like Automatic Millionaire, I don’t expect this to be radically different… but maybe he’ll surprise me. In any case, it’s free for today 1/5 [...]

  • Debt Collectors Gone Wild - Dead Woman’s Affidavits Still Haunting Courts

    Updated: 2011-01-05 09:21:00
    FDCPA Violations , Fight Debt Collectors , Stop Debt Collector Calls , Beating Debt Collection , Bad Debt Collectors , Debt Lawsuits , Pro Se Resources , Consumer News , Consumer Advocates , Debt Collection Scams FMD Consumer Blog A consumer news blog to help consumers fight bad businesses , debt , stop debt collectors debt collection lawsuits , and expose consumer scams . Allen is well known as the Most Dangerous Consumer in America” and is a veteran consumer . advocate Home Archive ABOUT Contact Search Home Consumers Debt Debt Collectors Featured Debt Collectors Gone Wild Dead Woman’s Affidavits Still Haunting Courts 4. January 2011 by allen Marta Kunkle died in 1995, yet for years afterward her name appeared on affidavits used in debt collection lawsuits filed by Portfolio Recovery

  • Free Credit Score Estimates From Transunion, Equifax, and Experian

    Updated: 2011-01-05 00:30:57
    It’s 2011, so why not a status check on your credit scores? In a previous post, I explained the relationships between credit reports vs. FICO credit scores vs. FAKO credit scores. Give it read if you haven’t already. You can obtain a free copy of your credit report from all three major credit bureaus once [...]

  • Filing Bad Credit Auto Loan Application

    Updated: 2011-01-04 08:05:54
    If you have too many loans in your name or have defaulted in repaying the installments of these loans, then you are considered to be in bad credit. In such a case, you might not be able to get any further loans. If you are interested in buying new vehicles but have bad credit rating, [...]

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