New payday lending limits in Canadian provinces

The federal government in Canada has instituted new limits on the fees allowed for payday loans in every province. What are they? READ ON...
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Canadian government gives cash advances to flood victims

The Canadian government is handing out cash loans to flood victims in Maple Creek, but there is controversy. What's the debate? READ MORE...
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What is Boxing Day? Past, Present and Urban Legends

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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?

Payday Loans and Bankruptcy in Canada: No Clear Correlation

Payday loans and bankruptcy are like peaches and cream to sensationalistic media and banking types. But this study from Manitoba shows no correlation. CLICK HERE.
Payday loans have not put this woman on the street. This study indicates that there is in fact no clear correlation between using payday loans and facing financial calamity like bankruptcy. (Photo: flickr.com)

Manitoba’s Judgment of Payday Loans Ignores Reason, Commerce

If the free market was allowed to regulate itself, we wouldn’t be talking about nanny states so much in regards to payday loans. READ about Manitoba here.
Payday loans are heavily regulated in the Canadian province of Manitoba. This flies in the face of reason, as 310-LOAN's executive study indicates. (Photo: picasaweb.google.com)

Ontario Payday Loan Restrictions Coming into Force

Ontario is finalizing payday loan legislation, but it still seems to be forgetting that not penalizing defaulting consumers is bad in a nanny state way. READ
It's all well and good when you're seven, but Ontario wants to nanny its payday loan customers so they don't have to be responsible. (Photo: flickr.com)