The Arizona ban and the financial reform bill
The effects of the Arizona payday loan ban include businesses closing and jobs being lost. Will the federal financial reform bill do likewise?
Monday, July 19th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Peer to peer lending confounds the SEC
Peer to peer lending is a new industry that is embroiled in a debate with the SEC. What is p2p lending, and how does it work? READ MORE ...
Friday, June 11th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Putting payday lenders in Wall Street reform: chasing small fish
The inclusion of payday lenders in the Wall Street reform bill may seem like a good idea, but how good an idea is it really? READ MORE...
Friday, May 28th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Proposed consumer protection agency to target lenders
Congress is hotly contesting a proposed consumer financial protection agency, but it isn't clear yet what that would actually mean. READ ON...
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Dodd’s Reform Bill Threatens Power of Federal Reserve
Senator Chris Dodd and Representative Barney Frank are playing dueling banjos with their banking regulation bills. Debt relief is a long road to hoe.
Friday, November 6th, 2009 by By Steve Tarlow
What’s the Best Way to Protect Consumers in Need of Debt Relief?
Debt relief for consumers during this recession has been hard to attain. Should courts or government agencies play a large role? READ HERE for one man's view.
Thursday, November 5th, 2009 by By Steve Tarlow
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