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What you need to know about Christmas loans
Our goal at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, hereafter referred to as “Credible”, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we promote the products of our partner lenders who pay us for our services, all opinions are our own. Here’s what you need to know about …
Congress should prioritize an expanded child tax credit over corporate tax breaks
The election is over but, for families living in poverty, the daily struggle continues to pay for food, rent and utilities. Before the end of this year, our senators can take steps to help families in this fight. In 2021, when Congress expanded the Child Tax Credit (CTC), the number of children living in poverty …
Studies show that gains against child hunger were lost after the Child Tax Credit ended
An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association in October confirmed previous research that food insecurity increased significantly after the monthly Federal Child Tax Credits expired on January 15, 2022. The study looked at the period between January and July of this year in a series of national surveys and found an almost …
This year, voters circled disconnected politicians
This fall, in the run-up to the midterm elections, a group of Catholic nuns, Protestant ministers and other religious leaders caravanned through South Dakota on what they called a “Love Your Neighbor Tour.” . They stopped at grocery stores, restaurants, senior centers, libraries and other community gathering places to start conversations about health insurance. They …
Why Proper Auto Insurance Benefits Both Driver and Victim
Running a red light can result in more than just a fender bender. Depending on the logistics of the crash, the driver and victim can suffer everything from broken bones and neck problems to brain damage and even paralysis. And, unfortunately, at the moment of impact, it is too late to be sure that the …
Payday Loans Market to Reach $48.68 Billion by 2030 and Key Drivers
Rising awareness of payday loans among young people and fast approval of loans with no usage restrictions are driving the growth of the global payday loans market. The North American market held the lion’s share in 2020, accounting for more than two-fifths of the market. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected millions of people due to …
Business: ZayZoon comes to Cape Girardeau to promote an app for those in between paychecks (7/11/22)
ZayZoon’s traveling bus on Friday, October 28 in downtown Cape Girardeau. ZayZoon recently embarked on a 75-city tour to tout the benefits of its “get paid before payday” app. Jeff Long It’s no secret that some companies are finding it harder these days to attract and retain employees. Many employers offer higher salaries, signing bonuses …
OMNIS Wins Halloween Business Idea Pitch Contest
Body of the review The fourth edition Halloween Presentation Contesthosted by the New business accelerator and the Herbert College of Commercesaw 19 teams compete for $5,000 in seed funding, in front of a panel of industry pro judges inside the Broadway Event Space and Theatre. When the scores have been counted, OMNIS emerged victorious and …
Key things to consider before renewing your car insurance policy
Owning a car is highly desired by most and one of the first life goals an individual seeks to achieve once they start earning money. As someone said, “Success is hard, but maintaining it is harder,” and the same goes for your assets like cars. Therefore, it is important to have the shield of auto …
AUTO INSURANCE: Reduce the premium with deductibles
When buying auto insurance, many opt for a higher voluntary deductible amount to lower the premium. Although these deductibles encourage the policyholder to drive safely and not claim minor damages, he will have to pay higher costs in the event of a claim. Deductibles in car insurance are cost sharing agreements between the insurer and …