Category Archives: Financial Responsibility

Mortgages Underwater

I got to be a part of political opinion poll conducted by Rasmussen. I generally take polls because I believe they're a good way to skew beliefs (if you're a die-hard fanatic), or (in my case) an even better way to participate in the political system, especially in light ...

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Consumer Scams

There's a new story on Newsok.com about a consumer scam involving an Oklahoma company. The article details the events of a South Carolina woman who paid more than $2,000 for a "mortgage", only to find out that the "mortgage company" was a sham. There has been a ...

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Borrowing Against Your Claim

When you're injured, you're likely to lose time from work and a steady income. You'll find, especially as your case progresses, that there are plenty of lenders willing to "finance" your lifestyle, for a "share" of your settlement award. These lenders offer to pay you a lump sum award now, for ...

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Credit & Debt

Things are continuing to look gloomy during the worst financial crisis since The Great Depression. We just found out last week that unemployment topped 10.2%, the first time since the early 1980s. With Christmas and Hanukkah coming soon, more people will be using their credit cards to bring some ...

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