Online gambling and casinos use third-party “data harvesters” to actively target people on low incomes and people who have stopped gambling. An article published in the Guardian newspaper last summer revealed “lower income segments” were among the “most successfully targeted”.

Payday loans have gained popularity over the years despite facing backlash and criticism from lawmakers and financial advisers over their strict terms. Some of the factors that make these loans popular are fast processing times that offer a quick solution to financial emergencies. Payday lenders do not give much thought to the borrower’s credit history and are highly sought after…

When you take a look at any decade on a personal scale, or even globally, you will find many economic ups and downs. Take the 2007-2008 economic downturn for example. That catastrophe particularly caused billions in losses to companies and individuals. Many companies went bust, and many lost a good portion of their retirement fund as well as their jobs.…