the don’t be broke blog

1. Use an online debt-reduction tool. Take a look at tools like Debt Wise. In just seconds it will show you how much debt you have, the best order to pay it off, and how long it will take to become debt free. 2. Get a Better Rate. Go to websites like creditcards.com or bankrate.com […]

Dollar Loan Center and KOMP 92.3 in Las Vegas are going to rock your walls this holiday season. Listen weekdays for the KOMP “Rock Artist of the Day” to be announced at 7:20am. Be the 20th caller when you hear “The Artist” and you will score a pair of tickets to the ROCK YOU CHRISTMAS […]

Steve Torrence will have new fans cheering for him during the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals, Oct. 29-31, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “We are pleased that Dollar Loan Center and Dontbebroke.com will be a marketing partner on our Capco Racing/Tuttle Motorsports Top Fuel dragster for their hometown event,” said Torrence, who is […]

Dollar Loan Center is kicking off the holiday season by giving to people in need. The companies have partnered to sponsor a Holiday Food Drive benefiting Las Vegas food bank Three Square. “With the holidays among us and numerous local families that do not have the luxury of a holiday meal, giving back to our […]

Be on the alert for scam artists posing as collectors of payday loan debt. The scammers call consumers and threaten them with legal action unless the victims authorize payments from their bank accounts. These are not your normal debt collection calls. In many cases, these collectors are very aggressive. Here are some of the threats […]

Repairing one’s credit is not a process that happens quickly. It sometimes takes a lot of time and effort to clear up. However the good news is that you can repair your credit with just a few easy steps. How do you know if you are in need of credit repair? A good number of […]

Sep. 26, 2010 Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal The 18th Annual Miss Kitty’s Jeans to Jewels Gala was Sept. 11 at Bonnie and Frank Martin’s Bitter Root Ranch. The honorary hostess, Kitty Rodman, was unable to attend. This is the premier backyard barbecue of the year, and it benefits Opportunity Village, which serves people with […]

With heating prices increasing, the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that home heating oil, natural gas, and electricity will cost roughly 10% more this winter than last. Getting your home ready for this winter season is important. You’re probably familiar with the fundamentals such as sealing leaky windows and turning your thermostat down at night […]

(Las Vegas, Nev.) Opportunity Village received a major boost at the annual “Miss Kitty’s Jeans to Jewels” fundraiser recently. The event included a $15,000 donation from supporter and Dollar Loan Center CEO Chuck Brennan. “It is great to be able to support an organization that does so much good in our community,” said Brennan. The […]

Is summer leaving you in the dust? If you haven’t booked that weekend seaside getaway or jaunt to grandma’s house yet, have no fear. There’s still time for that summer getaway and here’s how to do it economically. Airlines 1. Don’t be too picky about your travel days. Tuesday and Wednesday are two of the […]