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8/2/2010Direct Social Security deposits are vulnerable to payday loans
Over the years, Ive met too many people stuck in a hellish payday loan cycle, rolling one loan into another until the fees and outstanding balance crushed them. So I completely agree with the National Consumer Law Center, which recently launched a campaign to get the Treasury Department to prevent banks from being able to snatch money from peoples direct-deposited Social Security benefit ...
(Published: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:42:00 -0700)Michelle Singletary | Payday loan rules would shield Social Security funds
Over the years, Ive met too many people who were stuck in a hellish payday loan cycle, rolling one loan into another until the fees and outstanding balance crushed them.
(Published: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:04:12 -0700)Payday loan collection scam alert
Carson City , NV - The Office of the Attorney General is warning consumers of a payday loan collection scam currently occurring in Nevada.
(Published: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:38:08 -0700)Banks Competing for Payday Loan Customers, According to AboutPayDayLoan.com
According to About Payday Loan, a payday loan resource blog, now that Regulation E has passed, there have been a number of reports saying that banks are going to go after payday loan lenders customers. Where this could be the case in a few states or branches, but big banks have typically stayed away from anyone with less than perfect credit.
(Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0700)Payday loan outlets dwindling
This payday loan outlet in Shadle Center is one of six Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. stores still operating here. Staff photo by Mike McLean
(Published: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:11:55 -0700)Lightning sparks fire in Liberty
Lightning caused a fire tonight at a Liberty payday loan store, according to dispatchers for the Liberty Fire Department. Firefighters with the Liberty and Kansas City fire departments responded before 10 p.m. at the Check Into Cash, 957 W. Liberty Drive.
(Published: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:25:46 -0700)Illinois Considering Small Loans Bill, Reports AboutPaydayLoan.com
As our payday loan states article published on June 21st reported, Illinois governor Pat. Quinn, signed State Law HB 537, which is a bill that supposedly closes a loop hole in that States 2005 Payday Loan Act.
(Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:01:00 -0700)Study shows health challenges isles poor face
A study by UTMB researchers concluded the islands poorest residents faced the greatest health risks and were most vulnerable to disasters.
(Published: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:25:11 -0700)Changes to payday loan rules needed
Over the years, Ive met too many people who were stuck in a hellish payday loan cycle, rolling
(Published: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:05:51 -0700)Payday lender battles fee limit in court
Manitobas crackdown on payday loan shops has hit another snag: A quick-cash company has asked a federal judge to quash new provincial caps on fees and interest rates.
(Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:57:30 -0700)
