Law and Order/Legislation

Man apologizes in court for shooting payday loan clerk

A payday loans clerk was shot point blank during an October robbery. The shooter apologized to her in court and was sentenced to prison.
Payday Loan Store

Consumers should watch for payday loan collection scams

Many debt collections are legal, but there are some fraudulent debt collection scams out there, including phony payday loan collection scams.
Rows of cubicles and phones

Where Is The Best Place To Get Payday Loans Online and Why?

There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?
There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?

CFTC taking action against precious metal investment businesses

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed suit against American Precious Metals, a company that offered fraudulent investments.
Gold and Silver

Three congressional bills trying to weaken the CFPB

Despite the fact it is not yet operational, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau already is facing challenges from Congress.
Department of the Treasury

Why Borrow Money On Installments To Keep From Defaulting On Bills And Ruining Your Credit?

Many people are shocked at how damaging it is to have a low credit score. Many though have found a temporary solution with installment loans.
Many people are shocked at how damaging it is to have a low credit score. Many though have found a temporary solution with installment loans.

Wisconsin Republicans attempting to re-legalize auto title loans

The Joint Finance Committee in the Wisconsin State Senate has suggested re-legalizing auto title loans in the state.
Title Lender

Texas legislature passing new payday lending regulation

The Texas legislature is slowly changing regulations on payday lending with three separate bills under consideration.
Texas statehouse

Payday loan amendment threatens to gridlock Colorado legislature

An amendment tacked on the end of the Rules Bill in the Colorado legislature could end up costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Payday Loans

How To Use Short Term Loans To Save Your Budget

There are plenty of things eating your budget and late fees on the bills is typically the biggest waste and easiest to fix with short term loans.
There are plenty of things eating your budget and late fees on the bills is typically the biggest waste and easiest to fix with short term loans.

Obama, HUD considering home renters tax credit

President Obama and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have proposed a home renter's tax credit to offset soaring rents.
Hardy's Hill House in North Deer Isle, Maine.

Precious metal and gasoline theft increasing nationwide

Economic conditions have caused a noted rise in thefts of precious metals, including catalytic converters and copper wiring, and gasoline.
Catalytic Converter

Personal Loans Online Do Not Requre Credit Checks Or Collateral Deposits

Credit checks cause damage to your credit score. These are the factors that you will appreciate knowing so you can get a personal loan without ruining your credit or putting up collateral.
Credit checks cause damage to your credit score. These are the factors that you will appreciate knowing so you can get a personal loan without ruining your credit or putting up collateral.

Six payday loan companies charged with financial fraud

The FTC has filed suit against several payday loan companies run by Michael Bruce Moneymaker and others, saying fraud cost customers millions.
FTC Building

CARD Act could strip stay-at-home partners of financial identity

The consumer-protection CARD Act is supposed to protect consumers, but some stay-at-home spouses hit snags because they can't prove income.
Credit Card Applications

Federal agencies agree to cooperate on gas price investigation

Two federal agencies have signed an agreement to cooperate in investigating gas prices.
Gas pump

Why Using a Cash Advance For a Spending Spree Is a Very Bad Idea!

Cash advances, although a modern convenience, are not to be used for for irresponsible spending. Use them wisely and you will improve your financial situation.
Cash advances, although a modern convenience, are not to be used for for irresponsible spending. Use them wisely and you will improve your financial situation.

Banks under SEC antitrust investigation for rate manipulation

The SEC and Justice Department are investigating whether a group of world banks colluded to manipulate the LIBOR interest rate.
A Bank of America branch logo.

Credit bureau Experian accused of fraud in California lawsuit

Experian, one of the three credit reporting bureaus, is being sued for fraud for selling credit reports information that is worthless.
Court