Special for the News Herald ASHEVILLE — As consumers lost their jobs and struggled to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, many turned to payday loans and other short-term solutions. This has not only allowed predatory lenders to thrive – many borrowers still face sky-high interest rates and opaqueRead More →
Librarians and their legislative allies are pushing e-book publishers to lower prices and loosen licensing terms, an effort that could make it easier for millions of library users to borrow digital versions of increasingly popular books. more popular. Proponents say e-book lending legislation in several states would allow libraries toRead More →
(NerdWallet) – If you’re asked to imagine a payday lender, you might think of a storefront in a strip mall with green dollar signs and neon slogans like “everyday payday.” You probably wouldn’t imagine a mobile app that advertises on TikTok and sports a colorful logo. But cash advance appsRead More →
The how and why of advanced cocktail techniques, from cocktail clarification by centrifugation to nitro-muddling; ideal for the amateur or professional mixologist who wants to add a little sparkle to their daiquiris. The perfect tonic by Camper English is available now (William Collins, £16.99) 4. Evidence: The Science of AlcoholRead More →
AN URGENT warning has been issued over sick tricksters using fake condolence books for the Queen con Brits in mourning. The criminals are trying to trick unsuspecting royal fans mourning Her Majesty’s death into giving them their personal and financial details. 3 A warning has been issued to customers ofRead More →
By integrating with SAP® Success factors® solutions, the DailyPay on-demand payment solution provides financial well-being and flexibility to millions of customers nationwide. NEW YORK, September 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DailyPay, Inc., a leader in on-demand payment, today announced that its Daily Pay the payment on demand solution is now availableRead More →
Although spring can be the harbinger of newness and renewal, fall has other beginnings – the start of the new school year, the inevitable return of pumpkin spice, the launch of new television shows and , of course, a whole host of new books to read. To double down onRead More →
A Canton man borrowed $300 just as businesses began to close during the pandemic. He said he had paid $780 on the loan and an additional $300 owed. A Miamisburg woman said she repaid $1,400 on a $1,000 loan and still owed over $700. A Patsakala man said he paidRead More →
The value and predictability of standardized admissions tests is stirring heated debate on campuses, and some states have abandoned them amid criticism that the exams favor affluent children whose families can invest in test preparation. The National Center for Fair and Open Testing says more than 1,800 campuses will beRead More →
These loans should be avoided..!? Do you know why? Many people think they shouldn’t take out loans. But at the end of the month, we will be forced to take out loans. This will be unavoidable in middle-class families earning a monthly salary. However, experts say they can avoid takingRead More →
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The civic and cultural precinct is one of the issues Palmerston North’s next set of elected officials will need to address. Photo / ManawatuNZ.co.nz These are summaries of filmed interviews with candidates for Palmerston North City Council conducted by Local Focus. Brent Barrett. The Ministry for the Future is BrentRead More →
Truth: The holiday season is expensive, and it will be here soon. With interest rates and inflation rising, this could be the most expensive year ever. With the gifts, decorations, and other seasonal purchases you expect to make, you might be surprised how easily holiday spending can spiral out ofRead More →
For Americans with less than stellar credit ratings, finding a loan online in the midst of a financial setback can seem impossible. You can find a seemingly “easy” solution by researching payday loans without credit checks online. These loans are the unicorn of the financial world; everyone has heard ofRead More →
6/6 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Notes collected from returned library books are displayed in the ‘Found in a Library Book’ collection at the Oakland Public Library in Oakland, California, U.S. August 29, 2022. REUTERS/Nathan Frandino NO RESALE. NO ARCHIVES 2/6 OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) – Photographs, to-do lists, plane tickets andRead More →
The only best-selling independent books chart published and available in New Zealand is the Top 10 list recorded each week at Unity Books stores in High St, Auckland and Willis St, Wellington. AUCKLAND 1 The quiet house by Paul Hewlett (Password Press, $25) A lovely blurry excerpt for Paul Hewlett’sRead More →
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A new study warns against predatory payday loans. According to a new survey by the Better Business Bureau, predatory payday loan companies and scammers steal your information by tricking you into thinking they know more about state laws than you do, by failing to explain theRead More →
James Choi, a professor at Yale University, wanted to teach a different type of course on personal finance. He wanted his program to mix the conclusions of technical economics articles with the takeaways of glitzy bestselling books. Several years ago, he started looking at dozens of popular personal finance titles,Read More →
Author Jean Chatzky shares important steps anyone can take to build financial security. There are several tools that help savers create a budget and track their spending. Maintaining a budget and building up savings will help people build a better relationship with money. While each person’s roadmap to a financiallyRead More →
When amateur poker player Mike Moneymaker won the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event, he changed the game forever. He changed the way the gambling public viewed poker, taking the game from the smoky back rooms of bars and small casinos to the mainstream. Moneymakers showed recreational players thatRead More →