The current economic problems have taken their their toll on most everyone in some way or another. Businesses have had to downsize and layoff employees because of the growing cost to run a business and …

Often, it’s the small expenses that add up over the months until they ruin the best financial plans. In this age of austerity measures, few families can afford to spend all their nickels and dimes …

The main difference between Islamic Banking and Conventional Banking arises on the charging of interest on loans without the lender taking a share of the risk involved in the investment of the loan; something traditionally …

Mutual funds can be a good choice for many people who want to invest in the stock market. In general, mutual funds invest in a variety of stocks, allowing an investor to have a lot …

Places to buy money order Money orders are prepaid substitutes for checks. The amount of the money order is specified on the money order. They are mostly used to pay bills by people who do …

Repaying student loans is of the utmost importance. When you are faced with the repayment of a student loan, it is best to seek out financial advice from a professional. In the interim, however, there …

So you are ready to repair your credit are you? Well, credit repair is easier than one may think. You must have a solid plan in place in order to remain on track. Repair your …

Food prices are ever increasing, leaving many wanting to budget and save money on food. There are many simple ways to significantly reduce the cost of the grocery bill and still enjoy a healthy nutritional …

It was always inevitable that the credit card companies would look to recoup the massive amounts they would lose in fees following the credit card reforms of February 2010. The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and …

A DWI case from a cop’s point of view: why cops hate them. Everyone knows that the cops are always lurking in the areas around bars at closing time. There is nothing a cop would …

Elected representatives in almost every state extended turn-over laws that permitted or involved the trial of juveniles in an adult criminal court system within the 1980’s and 90’s. State juvenile courts with criminal behavior jurisdiction …

The prohibition against anti-competitive behavior is one of the fundamental principles of European law, and is enshrined in Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (the EU Treaty). Its provisions …

Twenty-something’s the world over are embarking upon an important time in their lives. During these years, most choose their careers, follow their dreams, and even start a family. They have their whole lives ahead of …

Preventing identity theft from happening will save you from the never-ending battle of recovering and restoring your good name. Cowards who steal people’s identity never come face to face with their victims. They hide behind …

Over the years ATM cards have evolved to become a staple, and for many, a necessity in modern society. These digital cards offer an incredible convenience to consumers as a way to have quick access …

Improving and maintaining a good credit score is important for anyone who wants to participate in our financial system. A person’s credit score can be used to determine if you are eligible to take out …

More and more people are trying to make a loan nowadays, due to the fact that the economical crisis has taken its  toll on everyone’s pockets and if you are someone that fits the description, …

Introduction Forex trading simply refers to the global trading in Currencies. The forex trading volume is the largest in the world of all the commodities traded. Everyday, about $3.2 trillion worth of trades occur in …

In 2000, after a twenty year career in banking, I was offered the opportunity of a lifetime. A new mortgage brokerage said my skill set and experience were just what they were looking for and …

A change of venue is the transfer of a legal matter from a court in one location to a court in a different location. Generally speaking, the party initiating a case gets to decide where, …

Believe it or not, even some devices that are supposed to protect children can actually put them at risk. There are several potential products that you may want to pay attention to. Following are some …

IF YOU HONESTLY WANT TO KNOW, THEN YOU SHOULD DEFINATELY READ THIS ARTICLE. As with all things where their is a will it’s a way, but it also comes with consequences. These are proved techniques, …

The best investment right now for any amount of money is gold and silver. As the U.S. dollar continues to plumb new depths, the precious metals are going to keep going up. By bailing out …

Just the letters IRS can invoke fear and immediate stress with a taxpayer. The IRS sends thousands of letters off each year to taxpayers and the subject of the letters ranges from a missing form …

While copyright now extends to a wide range of intellectual property, from books to computer programs, from paintings to performances, it began very simply. The earliest copyright law came in 1710 in the UK with …

There has never been a more important time for people to have an emergency fund than there is in today’s economy. Financial experts routinely advise people to save money, and to save until their emergency …

Thinking about illness and death is rather morbid and depressing, however it’s a natural occurrence in life. Many people experience an illness throughout their life, and at some point leave this world behind. 1 – …

A mutual fund is a professionally managed pool of investments, funded by people’s money in the hope that the pooled investments will make a profit. Imagine that you, our two best friends, and I, decided …

Where does all your money go? Not everyone can answer this question with any degree of accuracy. Income is fairly easy to pin down: one or more jobs, maybe a bit of interest on a …

Child support is a virtually unresolvable issue because of who creates the stipulations and laws that govern it. In my opinion these statutes where put into place by individuals earning an income that places them …