The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a U.S. government agency established last year says, 30 million Americans have debt with collection agencies.As financial issues have begun to overwhelm more and more households, the credit repair industry has boomed, collection agencies have turned up the heat and consumers find themselves wondering what tact to take.With this column and the next, the
By Subhadip Sircar and Archana NarayananMUMBAI (Reuters) – The rupee slumped to a record low against the dollar on Wednesday as the global risk aversion added pressure on a currency already under fire from the country’s current account and fiscal deficits.The rupee, the worst performing emerging market currency in Asia since March 1, is facing further losses as India struggles with a slew of
To: BUSINESS, EDUCATION AND FAMILY EDITORS InCharge Debt Solutions highlights ways parents can plan ahead at any age ORLANDO, Fla., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — InCharge Debt Solutions (“InCharge”) highlights eight strategies for parents to prepare for their children’s college education, regardless of whether they have a newborn or kids in high school. “The key is to get started, develop
NAPLES “Naples police are asking for help identifying a woman they say spent more than $7,000 using another woman’s credit card number.The fraud was reported in late April when a woman opened her Visa bill and discovered fraudulent charges totaling $7,167, including three purchases made at a Naples Dillard’s store, a police report said.When officers reviewed surveillance footage from Dillard’s,
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Payday loans are small, short-term loans secured against the borrower’s next pay check.For example, John and Jane Doe (our fictional couple who have no savings, no emergency fund and bills due) visit a payday loan company, flash John’s pay stub and walk out with $200 cash. John is expected to return to the office in two weeks ” on his next payday ” to pay back the $200 loan and the $30 fees (a
With a business license from the city of Ashland in hand, a marijuana restaurant has re-opened this week under a bring-your-own-marijuana model.Earth Dragon Edibles Restaurant Lounge at 1662 Siskiyou Blvd. originally opened on April 27 and served medical marijuana cardholders Mongolian barbecue meals laced with cannabis-infused grapeseed oil that was provided by the restaurant.However, the city
To some, having to declare bankruptcy seems to constitute the ultimate failure. For others, it is a brand-new start and an opportunity to manage their financial life responsibly in the future. Bankruptcy is not something to be entered into lightly, and it has major impacts on your credit score and on your ability to obtain credit in the future. It is never the end of the world, however. You can
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BadLoans.org is a comprehensive site that offers to match one with more than 100s of direct lenders using its new comprehensive matching system , in order to help one find the right lender or company most suited to one’s needs. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 02, 2012 There may be several reasons why one might require some cash in short notice. One might need to undergo immediate surgery, or need to