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A new twist in online banking, lending, borrowing, and investing has emerged at www.prosper.com. Part of the new twist is that you can be a part of the bank by loaning as little as $50 of your own money to someone else. You can be seated on the bank’s side of the loan officer’s desk for as little as $50. Another big difference is that you will earn interest on the portion you invest in a loan.

No, it isn’t another get-rich-quick work-at-home scheme. It’s a legitimate new way of banking and investing that brings us back to the concept of neighbors helping neighbors. Chris Larsen, the founder, dreamed of creating a concept in the likeness of eBay except the product in this case is money. The dream has come to fruition and now consumers possibly have a start at giving the banking industry a run for its money by being in the decision maker’s seat. (more…)

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Are you in search of extensive and detailed information regarding credit cards, credit card debt, credit card offers and how to reap the most benefit from them, or identity theft? Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your credit card company and wondering if others are experiencing the same as you? Do you want to know more about how to utilize credit cards to improve your credit rating and FICO score?

Nationally recognized consumer educator and advocate, Curtis Arnold of Little Rock, Arkansas, knows we all have the same questions and concerns about credit cards, credit and debt. (more…)

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