A Brief History of the American Pawn Shop: By Wendy Woloson Feb 9, 2012 3:52 PM ET. www.Bloomberg.com An illustration of a New York pawnbroker, from Great Republic Monthly, July 1859. Source: Author’s collection A view inside the pawnshop, from Every Saturday magazine, March 4, 1871 Source: Author’s collection Cable television has lately been bringing the [...]
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You Don’t Have to Sell What you LOVE
February 20th, 2012 
tonirich I’ve realized the past couple of weeks that more and more people are asking where they can sell their old jewelry. Many of you have gold, silver, diamonds, and other precious items that you either willing to get rid of, or you are in a financial rut and you need the cash for them. Either [...]
Tags: 5 Ways to Save a TON of Money
February 20th, 2012 admin 
Below are some quick and easy way to save a little bit of money here and there. And let’s face it, every little bit counts. 1. Stop driving so much Gas is expensive, so even when you are driving somewhere that doesn’t cost you anything, like your grandma’s house or the beach, you are still [...]
College is Expensive, We Can Help
February 15th, 2012 tonirich 
We recently had a client come in our Chapes JPL office for, what all of our clients come in for, a loan. This story specifically touched me because I’ve, and I think a lot of us, “been there, done that”. Pin It
Pin ItSave Money This Valentine’s Day
February 14th, 2012 tonirich 
Tis the season for love. This is the time of year that we can get all mushy and no one will judge us for it. The cheesy gifts and sentimental cards are not only accepted today, but they are encouraged. I mean really, when else could you give a giant pop-up card with a bright [...]
Actor Gary Busey has filed for Bankruptcy
February 13th, 2012 admin “Lethal Weapon” actor Gary Busey filed for bankruptcy in California on Tuesday, citing more than $500,000 in debt, according to documents obtained by TMZ. Busey, who has starred in more than 70 movies, has less than $50,000 to his name. Court documents show that his IOUs got a bit too extensive and he owes a [...]
Terrell Owens In GQ: I’m In Hell
February 12th, 2012 admin Written by: Jeff Arnold http://www.thepostgame.com Terrell Owens has always been an island of sorts. His brash personality and self-absorption routinely alienated his teammates during an NFL career that teetered between terrific and toxic, leaving him to fend for himself. Now, at 38 and out of football, he’s lonelier than ever, and running out of money. In a [...]
After being sued for $200K, Julius Erving puts his trophy case up for auction
October 26th, 2011 admin By Kelly Dwyer Yahoo Sports Times are tough for business owners both big and small in 2011, and Basketball Hall of Famer Julius Erving is no exception. The formerPhiladelphia 76ers legend is being sued for nearly a quarter of a million dollars after an investment in a golf club went belly-up. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has the breakdown: [...]
NFL players gone broke
September 8th, 2011 admin By Shelly Gigante, Special for CNBC.comMonday, Jan 31, 2011 Steve Young, the NFL needs you back. Not so much on the Gridiron per se, though your legacy as a quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers will long be revered in the annals of football history, but as the voice of financial reason for dozens of players who can’t [...]
Half of Americans don’t have $2,000 for a rainy day
May 24th, 2011 admin 
Half of Americans don’t have $2,000 for a rainy day – May. 24, 2011
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