The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is investigating several reported examples of Google allowing ads from “predatory lenders”. The findings follow a report published in the Observer on Sunday which found that 24 advertisements had been paid for by 12 advertisers, including loan companies and credit brokers. Google’s stated practices preventRead More →

Here’s a breakdown of payday loan demographics by parental status. Parents are more likely to take out payday loans than non-parents. Parental status Percentage having used a personal loan non-relative 5% relative 8% payday loans in america The rates and terms of payday loans can vary widely by state. SomeRead More →

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Millennials are more financially confident and optimistic than any other generation, but are held back by high-interest credit card debt, a new survey has found. (iStock) Credit card have many advantages, such as the possibility of consumers to earn rewards on their purchases and improve their credit ratings. But revolvingRead More →

Credit Reports: Your Questions Answered Authors): Central Bank of Barbados What is a credit report? Your credit report includes a history of your credit and repayment patterns. To prepare this report, a credit bureau collects this information from any financial institution from which you have taken out a loan, orRead More →

Buying a home is very possible with bad credit, but it’s harder and more expensive than it would be for people with great credit. Before you begin the home buying process, you need to ask yourself why you want to own a home. Homeownership comes with many unforeseen and significantRead More →