If you're considering a loan from a pawn shop, the Better Business Bureau has the following tips: Do your research. Do some online research to see what others have said about working with area pawn ...

Don't pawn your jewelry on a specific day of the week -- you could walk away with far less value than it's actually worth.

Pawning something may not feel great, but it can only do limited damage to your life. Pawnbroking has existed in some form for thousands of years, and is a pretty straightforward transaction: You ...