You and Your Money
SBA Lending Initiatives for Underserved Communities Launch on Feb. 1A
February 11, 2011 | by U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA Preferred Lenders can begin approving Small Loan Advantage loans; ‘Mission-focused’ lenders can start applying to participate in Community Advantage continue reading »
Announcing ConsumerFinance.gov
February 4, 2011 | by The White House
Last summer, Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. On July 21, the President signed it into law. One part of that law created the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. continue reading »
EMPLOYMENT: U.S. Labor Dept Upgrades Its Re-employment Website for Info on Jobs & Financial Help
January 31, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The U.S. Department of Labor has upgraded its re-employment Web portal to provide access to assistance beyond career and job searches. continue reading »
IRS Launches the IRS2Go App for iPhone, Android; Taxpayers Can Check Refunds, Get Tax Information
January 26, 2011 | by Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service today unveiled IRS2Go, its first smartphone application that lets taxpayers check on their status of their tax refund and obtain helpful tax information. continue reading »
Common Marketing Mistakes
January 20, 2011 | by William King
You must have heard about the huge marketing blunders made by some of the most well known brands in recent history. Sometimes it is the result of misjudgment and at times it is some experiment going wrong. The nature of the marketing job is such that even the most proficient can make a mistake. continue reading »
Five Tips for Good Financial Health
January 19, 2011 | by USA.gov
Setting long-term goals is essential. Like a balanced diet, good financial health requires discipline, good habits and a plan. For some, financial health simply means spending less than what they make. continue reading »
SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE: When and How to Use Coupons to Promote Your Business
January 17, 2011 | by Business.gov
There’s no doubt about it we are a nation of coupon-clipping consumers and let’s face it, who doesn't like a bargain? From print coupons to online coupon codes, and now with the staggering growth of social coupons – consumers are literally bombarded with special offers. continue reading »
ACA International Reminds Consumers to Check Credit Report Annually (BILINGUAL)
January 12, 2011 | by HS News Staff
ACA International, the Association of Credit and Collection professionals, encourages consumers to check their credit report for accuracy at least once per year to identify and correct errors, and spot signs of identity theft. continue reading »
Holly Petraeus to Establish Servicemember Office for Consumer Protection Bureau
January 10, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced the selection of Holly Petraeus to establish the Office of Servicemember Affairs being built by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) implementation team currently housed at Treasury. continue reading »
SBA Provides Higher Loan Limits for Small Businesses
January 9, 2011 | by U.S. Small Business Administration
Export-related loans to small businesses approved under the Jobs Act provisions have reached nearly $110 million as of Dec. 31, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today. continue reading »
