Monthly Archives: November 2009

Ways to Get Quick Cash for Holiday Spending

‘Tis the season for spending! The holidays are here and that means there are gifts to buy, parties to host and traveling to do. If your bank account is looking a little slimmer than you’d like for this time of year, here are some ways to get quick cash for holiday spending.
Return Old Purchases
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Should You Borrow Cash from Family? The Pros and Cons

Need cash for your kid’s braces, car repairs or a new business you’re starting up? With credit tightening, getting a traditional loan may be tough. If you’re finding cash hard to come by, you may consider approaching family members or friends for some money. But borrowing cash from family has some serious negatives– and some [...]

Buying a Used Car? What Carfax and Autocheck Reports Will Tell You

Buying used cars can save you lots of money compared to buying a new car right from the dealer. But there are some risks involved with buying a used car. It’s tough to tell what the car has been through just by looking at it. Has it been in an accident? Has it had water [...]

Need Quick Cash? Alternatives to Payday Loans

According to the Center for Responsible Lending, those who use Payday Loans typically receive eight to 13 payday loans each year. Often the loans they are receiving are loan flips where the borrower is getting money to pay a fee and is not receiving any new money. To avoid getting caught in a tough position [...]

How to Get your Tax Refund in Time for Christmas

Halloween is over which means the holiday shopping season is kicking into gear. Wondering how you’re going to afford all of those Christmas gifts this year? Put spending money in your pocket by getting your tax refund in time for Christmas shopping. Who needs all that extra cash in April? Why not get your tax [...]