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Franchises Struggling Under SBA Loans

Posted: November 7, 2009 11:11AM by Investopedia Staff

TheÂ recession has hit franchise owners particularly hard. In February, the Small Business Administration (SBA) reporting record loan default rates for 2008.Â According to the SBA, individuals who took...

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Filed Under: Business, Entrepreneur, Loans

Are College Students Passing Recession 101?

Posted: October 9, 2009 11:41AM by Lisa Smith

New numbers from the U.S. Education Department show that borrowing is up among college students. According to a new report, students borrowed 25% more in the 2008-2009 academic year than they did...

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Filed Under: Careers, Credit, Credit Cards, Debt, Economy, Loans, Personal Finance, Students

Strapped For Cash? Try Insurance-Premium Loans

Posted: October 8, 2009 11:23AM by Stephanie Powers

What if you need lot of life insurance coverage, but only have a little cash? Insurance-premium financing might be the answer. This option is usually geared toward high net-worth families or...

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Filed Under: Insurance, Life Insurance, Loans

Fiscally Challenged? Wise Up To Financial Fraud

Posted: September 15, 2009 2:23PM by Katie Adams

In a tough economy everyone watches their pennies a bit more closely.Â Unfortunately it also has con artists looking for opportunities to defraud some of the most unsuspecting people out of their...

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Filed Under: Banking, Debt, Economy, Laws, Loans, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Recession

College: Pay Now Or Pay Later?

Posted: August 24, 2009 1:19PM by Douglas Rice

With the cost of college being one of the biggest expenses in life, it's no wonder that so many students borrow money to pay for their education. Reports consistently show that the payoff, over the...

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Loans, Students, Young Investors

Leveraged ETFs: Too Risky For Their Own Good?

Posted: August 18, 2009 11:42AM by Lisa Smith

Leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are under fire. Along with inverse ETFs,Â leveraged ETFsÂ are the subject of a recent notice from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) reminding...

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Filed Under: ETFs, Financial Theory, Interest Rates, Investing Basics, Investment, Loans

3 New Threats For Would-Be Homeowners

Posted: August 7, 2009 10:54AM by Lisa Smith

In the aftermath of the mortgage market meltdown, the bad news just keeps on coming for those hoping to buy their dream homes.Â Lending standards are tighter, credit is harder to obtain andÂ rates are...

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Filed Under: Credit Crunch, Home Equity, Interest Rates, Loans, Personal Finance, Real Estate

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