December, 2009

Loan Modifications Find Trouble in Less than a Year

A Big Push for Little Results Last year, the federal government pushed lenders very hard to rework deals for thousands of mortgage holders. The sudden fall in home prices pushed the entire market to near complete collapse. The feds wanted to do something for the individual homeowner and developed the loan modification program. Under this program, ...

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Save Money on Your Next Vehicle by Purchasing a Rental Car

Rental Car Availability (Image from Emilio Labrador, Flickr.com) Every year, rental car agencies sell the older vehicles in their rental fleets and restock with the newest models. Larry Lovejoy of Automobile Consumer Services Corp (ACS) states, “These cars can be a great deal for the average buyer. They have been well-maintained, so in essence you are buying ...

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Last-Minute Christmas Eve Activities and Ideas

Christmas Eve and many last chances What to do on Christmas Day once the fun is done. If you are wondering whether a certain business will be open on Christmas Day, it likely is safe to assume that it is not. Today is the last day to prepare for Christmas Day, so make sure you think through ...

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More Consumers Need Installment Loans to Pay for Electricity

Electricity prices rise steadily Mary Grace of Spokane, Washington said, “More than a few times this summer we’ve had to dig deep into savings and use installment loans to make ends meet. Our electricity bills are outrageous this time of year.” Grace is not alone in her issues with the electric company. Her main concern seems ...

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Winter Car Preparedness May Require a Payday Loan

In the Old Days Do you have winter car kits? If not, even if it means taking a payday loan, get one if you like in an area where it snows! Before huge supermarkets came along to cater to the fast-paced lifestyle of today’s society, getting ready for the winter required hard work. It didn't require payday ...

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