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Credit Crisis and the Consumer

As you already know, the credit markets are taking some big hits lately. Many of the major banks and lending institutions... Read more »

Student Loan Update

With the economy the way it is, many people who have student loans are wondering if they should either refinance... Read more »

Auto Loans Tighten

Many experts would agree that it was just a matter of time before the auto loan industry saw problems just as the... Read more »

Car Loan Delinquencies Jump

It is not just the housing market that is struggling. Late payments are soaring for automobile loans as well. Recent... Read more »

New Loans for Some Credit Unions

In a move to help increase memberships, many credit unions are beginning to offer their version of the payday loan.... Read more »

Banks Tightening Credit

For months it has been suggested that banks and other lenders will begin to tighten their credit standards which... Read more »

Increase in Delinquent Car Loans

It isn’t just home mortgage payments that are being sent in late these days. An increase in late payments... Read more »

Watch Out for Tax Refund Loans

Consumers who are eager to get their tax refunds back as quickly as possible may be tempted to use what are called... Read more »

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As the economy continues to teeter on the verge of recession, it isn’t just home loans that are showing higher... Read more »

Student Loans in a Pinch

The effects of the sub-prime housing market mess are expected to bleed over into other sectors as time passes and... Read more »