Mary Tomkins is a freelance writer located in Spartanburg, SC, with emphasis on economic news and research on the financial industry.
Should you attend university right away, or start your course studies at a community college and then transfer? If saving money is a concern, then beginning your secondary education at a community college will probably…
New claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly dropped by 21,000 last week to 434,000 – its lowest level since July, the Department of Labor reported on Thursday. But the news may be even better than a…
Existing home sales jumped 10% in September, signalling the beginning of a housing recovery, the National Association of Realtors reported on Monday. The rate of sales, which includes single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and co-ops, was…
It always feels good to save a buck or two, but some financial habits can end up costing more in the long run. Here’s a look at some habits commonly though of as budget-conscious that…
It’s an unfortunate situation when one doesn’t answer their own phone because they know it’s a debt collector calling. But if you have found yourself in this predicament, it helps to know your rights as…
One of the nation’s largest debt collection companies has agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission that the company used unethical practices to collect debts, the agency reported on…
Banking online is a wonderfully convenient way to manage your finances and gives you access to your account any day, any time, and in any location where you have access to the internet. Doing your…
A health care fraud racket suspected of pilfering more than $163 million from the Medicare system has been busted up by the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigations in a multi-agency investigation, the…
The mortgage mess that started with bad paperwork to put people into homes looks to be continuing in the same manner, only this time it’s to get many of those very same people out of…
Just a reminder to taxpayers who requested an extension for the 2009 tax year – the October 15th due date is just around the corner. It’s also a crucial due date for thousands of small…