The Truth? Starkman, the CRL Ain’t Worth It… (Pt. 4)

Payday loans aren’t subprime mortgages
Starkman brings his criticism of the Forbes article to a close. If you missed parts one, two or three, check them out.

“Consumers’ complaints as a seismograph? Does anyone believe that?”

This again refers to Donald Morgan’s work, and again, Mr. Starkman can’t see the forest for the [...]

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Truth? Truth?
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 by
Steven Tarlow

Swift Boating Subprime Lender into Being Honest (Pt. 3)

John Kerry’s heart bleeds for the CRL
Starkman goes on to attack and defend in forgettable style. Click here if you missed parts one or two.

“Now the Swift Boat-style campaigns against borrowers and their advocates have begun; business journalists just need to be on guard.”

Last I checked, Forbes has a distinguished [...]

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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 by
Steven Tarlow

Montana, Cap Payday Loans and Hurt Your Population

Financial Resources Over-Regulated
Despite the fact that payday loans have been a boon to cash-strapped consumers who need a little help between paychecks, bank-controlled government acts in the best interests of their campaign supporters, rather than in the best interests of the people. Some take this path, while others recognize their [...]

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Monday, December 22nd, 2008 by
Steven Tarlow