Jack Newton
ConsumerFinanceReport.com creates unique content covering a range of personal finance topics, such as this article explaining why home equity lines of credit are being lowered. Related sections focus on loan modification and mortgage refinancing.
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What is Comprehensive Auto Insurance Coverage?
- By Jack Newton
- Published 09/26/2011
- Finances
- Unrated
Comprehensive auto insurance is a type of insurance coverage that protects against physical damage on your car, and is often referred to as "other than collision" (OTC) coverage, or simply “Comp” The comprehensive coverage of an auto insurance policy can be a little confusing – so let's take a look and lay it out in an easy to understand fashion
What is an Overnight Loan and Are They Hard to Get?
- By Jack Newton
- Published 09/20/2011
- Finances
- Unrated
The term overnight loan is usually used to refer to a payday loan Payday loans are loans that don’t use traditional collateral but are instead guaranteed by your next paycheck
How Long Does it Take to Get Your Tax Refund Back?
- By Jack Newton
- Published 08/18/2011
- Finances
- Unrated
A common question heard at tax time is "how long does it take to get my refund back" Consumers, especially those struggling in tough economic times, look forward to the financial boost that a tax refund gives
Doing Your Own Taxes Vs. Using A Tax Pro
- By Jack Newton
- Published 08/18/2011
- Finances
- Unrated
A struggle that many people experience at tax time is deciding whether to do their own taxes or hire a tax pro To reach the correct decision – and make this tax time a less stressful experience – it's important to understand the different types of tax professionals, and the pro’s and con’s each one brings to tax preparation
How to Find a Tax Professional
- By Jack Newton
- Published 08/18/2011
- Finances
- Unrated
For the 60% of Americans who hire a tax professional to do their taxes each year, selecting the right person is a critical decision that can directly affect your pocketbook Hiring a good tax pro can translate to tax savings and useful financial advice
With Home Prices Falling Are Home Equity Loans Still a Viable Option?
- By Jack Newton
- Published 07/28/2011
- Finances
- Unrated
If you have a home equity line of credit, you may think that your contract with your lender is ironclad After all, your collateral is your home; what could be more secure than that


