January, 2010
Cafeteria Credit Unions Teach Students Money Skills
The recession has revealed how clueless many Americans are when it comes to personal finance. Some credit unions and educators hope establishing in-school branches will help students develop saving habits and general fiscal responsibility.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Debt Collector: Tough Job But Someone’s Got To Do It
As more people struggle to pay their credit card bills, one segment of the economy is booming: debt collection. It's not an easy task. Most people John Goebel calls are angry, some are apathetic, and a few break down in tears.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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How to Reduce Credit Card Debt
Immediate Reduction
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2009 has been difficult for Americans. During the next year, unemployment forecasts do not show an improvement. Right now, many people are holding various debts that they have accumulated. These debts can be in the form of a secured or unsecured line of credit. Many Americans fall prey to ...
Initial Jobless Claims Down for the 17th Week
Jobless claims fall at a higher than expected rate
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The Labor Department reported that new claims for unemployment fell to their lowest levels since September, 2008. The seasonally adjusted claims fell by 22,000 to 432,000 which represents a larger than expected drop. This bodes well for a long term ...
Money and Envelope Stuffing
The So-Called Envelope Stuffing
Look through the newspapers or employment websites and you are sure to find a number of offers asking you to stuff envelopes and make money. People have been falling for this advertisement for many years now. It may be possible to make money from doing this, but many people lose money instead. ...