As the California ban on gold mining drags on, gold miners fall on hard times.

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Columbia South Carolina (Northeast) offers nearby lodging for guests attending the Capital City Classic basketball tournament December 27-30, 2013.

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Galleria, located near Smyrna, GA, offers convenient lodging to guests attending Shen Yun December 27-29, 2013.

In the midst of the Christmas season, millions of Scots are finding that they are falling deeper in debt. A recent survey has revealed that over half (55%) of Scots are already living beyond their means due to a variety of reasons.

Prime Motor Group collects over 500 toys during their Toys for Tots Drive.

Loans are viable tools for borrowing money in the times when one does not have enough savings to meet their financial demands.