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CommunityLend.com is still in their beta phase, and has yet to fully launch yet, but they do have some interesting features that are already obvious. Like most p2p lending sites, they are striving to create an alternative to traditional bank loans, but they are also trying to take that to the next level by developing actual online communities both for borrowers and lenders.

CommunityLend.com is still in their beta phase, and has yet to fully launch yet, but they do have some interesting features that are already obvious. Like most p2p lending sites, they are striving to create an alternative to traditional bank loans, but they are also trying to take that to the next level by developing actual online communities both for borrowers and lenders.

It should come as no surprise to anyone that despite laws against discrimination in lending and a few lawsuits, race still plays a role in the quality of loan a person gets. A new report by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) shows that minority consumers, regardless of income level,

The election this November provides the opportunity for change. It provides Americans with a choice. We can continue on our current path, which offers little hope for change. Or, we can choose a new direction, and come together as Americans — as we have in the past — to turn moments of great challenge into moments of opportunity.

The single biggest money mistake I’ve ever made was the day I decided that my future self would pay for stuff that I wanted (not needed, but wanted) now. The amazing part is that I remember it like it was yesterday. I was twenty years old and a junior in college. I had taken the advice [...]

Each Friday, The Simple Dollar reviews a personal finance book of interest. I picked up this book to challenge my own thinking, nothing more, nothing less. Before I opened the cover to this book, I did not subscribe at all to the idea that there is “good debt” and “bad debt.” I believe that [...]

Home mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will not fall by the wayside. President Bush has come to their rescue, as the American economy continues to be in a dilemma with rising oil and gas prices, additionally to these mortgage companies‘ issues.

Barack was at the 99th Annual Convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) tonight. He spoke about the legacy those who came before him and how to reclaim the American Dream for those who will come after him. Barack said… It is always humbling to speak before the NAACP.

Get Out of Credit Card Debt! Now! This post is a companion piece to C-Realm’s KMO interviewing me on an Episode entitled “Stop Digging.” I’d like to dedicate this post to you, KMO. We’re often told in the PO community “get out of debt,” and yet, as we continue to pay the minimum on the credit card each month, it appears to have little effect on the overall balance of the bill.

The Power to the People Campaign sent supporters a copy of her acceptance speech to the Green Party of the United States nominating convention, delivered yesterday. For the text, hit the headline… Cynthia McKinney Acceptance Remarks Green Party Convention Chicago, Illinois... read more