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.
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Climate Bill | Lindsey Graham pulls support, introduction delayed

The introduction of a climate bill has been indefinitely delayed after Republican Lindsey Graham pulled his support. Why the debate? READ ON...
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New credit card laws 2010 in effect today

Credit card users will benefit from the new credit card laws for 2010, but fewer people will be able to get credit cards because the laws will squeeze credit
New credit card laws 2010

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.
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.

Legislation Set to Police Payday Loans and High-Cost Trades

The House just passed new financial regulations set to oversee transactions from everyday payday loans to high-end trades...
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Should Government Limit Bank Overdraft Fees?

The Associated Press reports some congressional Democrats want to draw up legislation that would limit how much banks can charge customers in overdraft fees...
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New Rules Will Prohibit Teens from Having Credit Cards

Legislation that will become effective in January says anyone younger than 21 must have a cosigner older than 21 to get a credit card...
People younger than 21 can no longer get credit cards on their own.