Des Moines declares a moratorium on payday lenders

Des Moines, Iowa, has put a halt to payday lenders opening new stores there. The reason given is that payday lenders cause urban blight. READ ON...
Urban Decay

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.
Senator. Chris Dodd (Photo: Wikipedia.org)

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.
President Obama's plans for the Consumer Financial Protection Agency could mean that debt relief is closer than ever for the downtrodden. (Photo: flickr.com)