October, 2009

Oprah Payless Coupons | Savings in a Text Message

New kind of coupon Ah, Payless. Image from Flickr. Though Oprah Payless coupons do exist in the usual, online download and print out format, this time there is a twist. If you go to Oprah.com/payless, you have the choice of downloading and printing the Oprah Payless coupons or getting a text message that says you are entitled ...

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Installment Loans: A Strong Option When Credit Access is Limited

Do Race and Ethnicity Restrict Access to Traditional Credit? Installment loans have been there for people from all walks of life who have been failed by the traditional credit and lending system. (Photo: flickr.com) You've more than likely heard the call to arms "Stimulate the economy!" before. It takes expenditure in order to keep the wheels of ...

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Regulators Debate Pros, Cons Of ‘Too Big To Fail’

Some high-level policymakers say large financial firms pose too much danger to the financial system and to taxpayers. Others argue they provide benefits that need to be preserved.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Regulators Debate Pros, Cons Of 'Too Big To Fail'...

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Bill Would Give U.S. Powers Over Financial Firms

Under a proposal by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, a council of regulators would be established to monitor financial firms regarded as so big and influential that their collapse could bring down the entire economy.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Bill Would Give U.S. Powers Over Financial Firms...

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Podcast 27: Man Vs. Debt and Frugal Travel

The Consumerism Commentary Podcast has now completed six months of broadcasts without missing one week. This is as good a place as any to declare the “First Season” of the podcast complete and begin the “Second Season.” In the premiere of Season 2, Tom Dziubek and Flexo speak with Adam Baker, the creator of the website ...

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