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Critics call direct-deposit loans the equivalent of payday loans, but banks disagree. View full post on Bankrate.com: Today’s new stories Headlines

Better Business Bureau Smart Solutions Creates Eagle Audit Services; BBB Warns Against Advance Fee …Better Business BureauIn response to BBB questions, Hathman said Smart Solutions no longer is involved in credit repair or rent-to-own programs. Regarding its past problems, Hathman said they were because many clients failed to follow through on the advice they were [...]

A recent acquisition adds to GT Advanced Technologies’ capabilities in solar. View full post on Fool.com Headlines

The advance fee ban under the FTC’s Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) Rule is designed to protect financially distressed homeowners from mortgage relief scams that have sprung up during the mortgage crisis. View full post on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Text of Press Releases

A credit freeze is a security measure against identity theft, but has its disadvantages. Bankrate.com: Today’s new stories Headlines

Strong commercial sales growth boosts Advance Auto Parts. Fool.com Headlines