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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Regulate Payday Loan Lenders

(Source: White House) - Nearly 20 million Americans use payday loans, which offer short-term funds at very high interest rates. Studies have found that the average interest charged on a two-week, $100 loan is about $16—a 400 percent interest rate.

Many people who rely on payday loans are often in desperate need of cash, making them more likely to agree to astronomical interest rates and hefty fees for late payments. But, more often than not, payday loan terms are not clearly explained upfront, if at all. Payday loans end up putting more strain on those who are already struggling financially, including people who have already depleted their resources due to extended unemployment, illness, or emergency, as well as members of the military and their families, who are often targeted by short-term lenders.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

New Year Tips on Getting a Bad Credit Credit Card

Applying for a new credit card can be a challenge if you have bad credit.  Do you plan to get a new credit card this New Year?  If yes, the following tips will be helpful:

Check your credit score.  Order the latest copy of your credit report in 2012.

Decide which credit card for bad credit is best.  If you have bad credit, you have several options to choose from.

Compare the costs.  Just as it is important to choose a credit card with a low interest rate, the same principle applies if you are searching for a bad credit credit card.

Read the fine print.  You might come across instant credit card offers this New Year and the deals can be tempting. 

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