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Keep Business and Personal Accounts Separate 22 Aug 2013 | 03:41 pm
If you own a business, you might think of that business as one piece of your overall financial puzzle. So it makes sense if you're tempted to pay business expenses out of your personal accounts; after...
Auto Loans go Subprime 19 Aug 2013 | 12:06 pm
About one third of auto loans are now going to subprime borrowers - people who have low credit scores and whose ability to repay the loans is questionable. This is disturbingly familiar to the practic...
Auto Loans go Subprime 19 Aug 2013 | 01:06 am
About one third of auto loans are now going to subprime borrowers - people who have low credit scores and whose ability to repay the loans is questionable. This is disturbingly familiar to the practic...
PerkStreet Financial Shuts Down 13 Aug 2013 | 11:27 pm
PerkStreet Financial announced yesterday that the service is shutting down as of September 26th, 2013. If you weren't aware, PerkStreet was rare because it allowed you to get "cash-like" rewards for ...
Credit Mix can Improve Credit Scores 9 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
If you need to improve your credit, it might be worth looking at the mix of loans that appear on your credit report. One of the factors used to determine your score is the type of credit that you use:...
Why Consumers Switch Banks 6 Aug 2013 | 11:08 pm
Why do you think people switch to a new bank or credit union? If you use the past few years as a guide, you might assume that it's often due to bank fees. ... Read Full Post
Consumers Union Compares Prepaid Cards 30 Jul 2013 | 11:29 pm
Prepaid cards let you pay with plastic without using a bank account or a credit card. They're increasingly popular for consumers who want the convenience of payment cards, but who are unable or unwill...
How Not to Rebuild Credit 25 Jul 2013 | 06:46 pm
Building credit is fairly simple: use credit, and always repay on time. But rebuilding damaged credit is a little bit different. Once your credit is dinged up, every speed bump you hit can affect your...
Where Can Students Open an Account? 24 Jul 2013 | 01:17 am
College is a time to learn about life -- not just focus on the academics. For many students, it means they're on their own financially, and they may have to open a bank account for the first time in t...
McDonald's Employees Paid With Debit Cards 19 Jul 2013 | 02:21 pm
At certain McDonald's locations, some employees have been getting paid via deposits to a debit card. The practice has gotten publicity due to a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania franchisee, but McDonald'...
