the don’t be broke blog

It’s a great time to be a house hunter. Almost everyone with a decent job and a good credit score can afford to buy in their home town. Over 72% of families making $63,800 a year, could afford to buy a home at some point in the first three months of 2010, according to a […]

VEGAS-BASED DOLLAR LOAN CETNER REFUSES TO GAMBLE WITH SECURITY | BY ABBIE KIEFER When Chuck Brennan founded Dollar Loan Center in 1998, he set out to do one thing: offer signature loans with reasonable terms in a safe, professional environment. “I wanted to give my clients low rates, flexible repayment options and a business-like atmosphere,” […]

Choose a payday lender for when you are in need of a cash emergency. They’ll provide you money in a matter of a few hours, or the next day. The single best way of finding the right payday lender is look for a direct lender. Many websites out there today are NOT direct lenders. So, […]

The first-time homebuyer tax credit has been extended to cover home sales in contract by April 30, 2010 but it is doubtful that this tax credit will be extended once more. However, there are a few things that one must meet in order to receive the credit. Income limits of $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 […]

Due to the popularity of online banking, paying your bills by writing a check may possibly become a thing of the past. Instead of sorting through bills delivered by your post man, then balancing a checkbook, and writing and mailing checks, consumers can track debits in real-time, automatically budget upcoming expenses and transfer money to […]