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8/3/2010

1. 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)

2. Why not Elizabeth Warren for BCFP?
   Whether Elizabeth Warren heads the nascent Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection has become the first pitched battle in how the recently passed financial reform laws are put into practice.
   (Published: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:24:00 -0700)

3. Direct 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)

4. 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)

5. Devon Alexander: Rising star, going far
   By remaining disciplined and avoiding the temptations of the street, St. Louisan Devon Alexander has elevated himself to the brink of boxing fame and fortune.
   (Published: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:40:44 -0700)

6. 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)

7. 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)

8. Why not Elizabeth Warren?
   Whether Elizabeth Warren heads the nascent Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection has become the first pitched battle in how the recently passed financial reform laws are put into practice. If the episode so far is any indicator, the battle between interests and reformers is far from over.
   (Published: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:38:02 -0700)

9. 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)

10. Bank overdraft protection rules: Banks got you covered? Only if you ask 'em
    Customers must opt in for overdrafts by Aug. 15.
    (Published: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:09:18 -0700)