Written by admin on April 29th, 2010
Scammers Follow the News to Find the Next Scam
When the Haiti earthquake hit, it did not take long for the scammers to get to work. Unfortunately, scammers watch the news and get their newest ideas for scams from headlining reports. In the case of Haiti, thieves were trying to steal cash donations or attempting to get personal information from consumers that could be [...]
Continue Reading...Written by admin on April 24th, 2010
The Consumer and the Hospital Bill
The Arizona Daily Star first did a story on Mark Bonacorso last July. He had an emergency appendectomy and the medical expenses totaled almost $29,000. Mr. Bonacorso had no health insurance at the time and he had hoped the hospital would forgive much of the debt since the surgery was for emergency purposes.
That was not [...]
Written by admin on April 21st, 2010
Not All Foreclosures Are Due to Economy
It is easy in the current economy to assume that most consumer foreclosures on personal residences are due to the economy. Unemployment is high and even household where lay-offs have not hit are operating with less income due to reduced schedules and forced days off without pay.
The reality is that not all foreclosures can [...]
- Is Debt An Emotional Problem? Written on September 6th, 2010
- Banks Considering Offering Payday Loans Written on July 23rd, 2010
- House Bargains Getting Harder to Find Written on July 14th, 2010
- Are You Addicted To Shopping And Debt? Written on July 7th, 2010
- Does Debt Ever End? Written on May 8th, 2010
- Scammers Follow the News to Find the Next Scam Written on April 29th, 2010
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Is Debt An Emotional Problem?
Written on September 6th, 2010
Debt is an emotional issue. It can be that dark cloud that hangs over a person’s life. But this is the effect of debt. Have you ever stopped to wonder if emotional problems could be the force behind that constantly growing pile of debt?
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Banks Considering Offering Payday Loans
Written on July 23rd, 2010
In a somewhat surprising move, banks are considering expanding their loan offerings to include payday loans. It is surprising because companies offering this type of loan have been under scrutiny and a lot of criticism for charging exorbitant interest rates for payday and Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs).
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House Bargains Getting Harder to Find
Written on July 14th, 2010
Consumers hoping to find affordable housing due to falling home prices had better hurry or plan on being patient. House bargains are getting harder to find for several reasons.
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Are You Addicted To Shopping And Debt?
Written on July 7th, 2010
Everyone knows at least one person who seems unable or unwilling to get their penchant for spending and amassing debt under control. But why is this? Is this person simply reckless when it comes to spending money? Or could it be that this unfortunate person has a genuine addiction to shopping, debt, [...]