Oregon Governor Offers Payday Loan Protections
We recently discussed ways in which some in Mississippi are trying to divert consumers from the use of cash advances.
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Lawmakers Agree on 36 Percent Payday Loan Cap for Military
Congressional negotiators have chosen to protect military paychecks instead of argue over jurisdiction: they've agreed to include a 36 percent cap on cash loan interest rates and fees in the 2007 defense authorization bill.
Alternatives to Payday Loans in Mississippi
In this week's Hattiesburg American, Tawnya Crockett talks about alternatives to payday loans. Let's look at them:
Senate Race in Alabama Focuses on Payday Loan Proposals
Republican state Senate candidate Don Stout called it "ridiculous and hypocritical" for state Sen. Lowell Barron to lead a reform effort against payday loan operations … when Barron himself owned more than 20 outlets until recently.
Payday Loan Moratorium in Place in Wauwatosa
Having seen what other Wisconsin cities, such as Racine, have done about payday loans, the city of Wausatoas has placed a one-year moratorium on the businesses. During that time, it will consider measures that restrict cash advance stores…
Passed Military Loan Bill Does NOT Count for Payday Advances
As debate over military payday loan use has raged on in Congress, the House did sign off on legislation to protect U.S. military personnel from abusive sales of overpriced life insurance and investments - but the cash advance issue…
Writers Minces No Words: Military Payday Loans Must Go
A recent opinion piece in The Orlando Sentinel certainly didn't hide from how it felt about the issue of payday cash loans to the armed forces. Here it is, paraphrased:
Congressman Defends Payday Loan Stance
Considering the allegations surrounding Congressman Geoff Davis - such as the claim that his objected to the proposed military payday loan amendement is corrupt - it's a good thing he's chosen to speak up.
Editorial Backs Payday Loan Reform Proposed by Former Cash Advance Supporter
People can change. Or people can wish to be re-elected as a senator from Alabama. Either way, a recent editorial in The Birmingham News suggests that others should get behind Lowell Barron (pictured).
Online Payday Loans: Wave of the Financial Future
This week's acquisition of CashNetUSA by Cash America International was symbolic across the payday loan industry.