Payday Loans
Selling credit reports to payday lenders gets Teletrack fined
Subprime credit reporting agency Teletrack was fined nearly $2 million by the Federal Trade Commission for illegally selling information.
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Company offers payday loans in exchange for tattooing pets
Tasq Media is offering a new alternative to payday loans. In exchange for a short-term loan, the company will tattoo logos onto your pet.
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 by By Ron Ford
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.
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 by By Shadra Beesley
Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
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.
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Report claims payday loan cases clog Utah courts
A recent study claims that payday loan cases are clogging up Utah courts. But payday lenders say that the report is biased and misleading.
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 by By Ron Ford
Scammers target payday loan customers
Payday loan collection scams involve harassing phone calls threatening arrest and jail if victims do not pay debts -- which they do not owe.
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011 by By Ron Ford
How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Virginia working to reduce use of payday and car title loans
The state of Virginia technically allows payday lending and car title lending, but has both products contained with legislation.
Friday, June 10th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Credit unions enter the payday loan business
Many credit unions are now offering short term, high interest loans similar to payday loans, and the practice is getting mixed reactions.
Friday, June 3rd, 2011 by By Ron Ford
Limited payday-lending regulation bills passed by Texas Senate
Monday, the Texas Senate passed two bills regulating the payday loan industry. Critics, however, say the legislation does not go far enough.
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 by By Ron Ford
Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
Payday loans on the rise in Great Britain
Payday loans in the U.K. are sharply on the rise following the May Day Bank Holiday as prices rise and wages stagnate in Great Britain.
Monday, May 23rd, 2011 by By Ron Ford
Some payday lenders welcome consumer protection bureau
Many people thought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would regulate payday loans out of existence, but some lenders welcome scrutiny.
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Study blames crime rates on payday loan lenders
A new study blames rising crime rates on payday loans and predatory lending, though the academic literature has never agreed on this idea.
Monday, May 16th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
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.
Friday, May 13th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Texas legislature passing new payday lending regulation
The Texas legislature is slowly changing regulations on payday lending with three separate bills under consideration.
Thursday, May 12th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Arkansas cracks down on online payday lenders, consumer choice
The Arkansas Attorney General's Office obtained court orders forcing online payday lenders out of contracts with Arkansas residents.
Thursday, May 5th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Payday lenders thriving despite regulatory climate
Though people are saving money more and regulatory climates are changing, payday loan lenders are continuing to thrive and expand.
Thursday, May 5th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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