When the economy is uncertain and businesses struggle, consumers tighten their belts. These are mostly felt on small communities which you can learn as well by reading. To manage costs and make ends meet, many people reduce their spending on nonessential items such as clothes, vacations, eating out, alcohol, and gifts. Some may even have to cut back on necessities such as groceries or utilities. Managing your budget in an uncertain economy takes a little planning and discipline but can be done with these tips. Know where Your Money Goes Before you can make any changes to your budget, you …
Category: Credit and Financing
3 Job Positions You Can’t Apply for with a Bad Credit
Are you currently in search of greener pastures or just feel prepared for a new career challenge? If this is that’s the case, it does not hurt to get great credit, as some companies pull an edition of applicants’ credit accounts through the application procedure as part of background analysis. For jobs that require a national government security clearance or access to government centers, as an instance, drawing a credit report is crucial. And if a credit score report becomes pulled, it’d better be pristine (not just being able to buy an iPhone with bad credit), which means you …
The POS Exemption : How Its Abolition will Affect Car Dealers
In 2019, the Australian Banking Royal Commission acted on the growing complaints against car dealers who sign up customers for loans they can’t afford to pay. In his final report, Royal Commissioner, the Hon Kenneth Hayne AC QC, who led the year-long probe of the faulty financial service practices, recommended the abolition of the Point of Sale (POS) Exemption. Consumer advocates welcomed the Royal Commissioner’s report exposing the predatory selling practice. Many believe the POS exemption was a “loophole” that has allowed not a few car dealers to offer auto loans even without proper assessment of the customer’s financial capability. …
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- House Reps. Introduce TICKET Act to Force Ticket Sellers to Disclose Base Price and FeesUS lawmakers recently introduced the TICKET Act, which aims to force ticket sellers to display upfront and at point of sale, all fees imposed as charges. The bipartisan bill formally titled as “Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing” (TICKET) Act came around after the sale of Taylor Swift’s Era Concert Tour became “the last […]
- The Relationship between Finance, Politics, and Crypto ExchangesCrypto exchanges are becoming an increasingly important part of the financial landscape. With the rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, these exchanges are providing a platform for individuals and businesses to trade and invest in digital assets. However, the world of crypto exchanges is far from simple, and it’s important to understand the interplay […]
