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Chicago Community Trust CEO Helene Gayle Named Next Spelm Chair – BOTWC
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Chicago Community Trust CEO steps down to become president of Spelman College, WBEZ Chicago Reports.
The Trust is an organization that was…
Whitmer is working with Michigan banks to offer accounts with no overdraft, ATM or balance fees
Michigan residents without financial resources spend about $3,000 on bank charges each year.Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Open Account Coalition (MOAC) announced a low-cost account available to Michigan residents who are…
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Horse racing polls in Wisconsin months away from the Aug. 9 primary election show few surprises — but perhaps incongruously — voter enthusiasm in 2022 is highest among those least confident about in the 2020 election,…
How to optimize your savings and prepare for your retirement
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“Buy now, pay later” plans come with pricey catches
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) plans are increasingly being offered as a convenient credit alternative that allows purchases to be made in installments, typically four payments over six weeks. The so-called “fintech” (financial technology)…
The 3 Best Installment Loan Apps to Get You Started
Lending apps are gradually replacing traditional loan agencies or credit unions. Today, traditional lending institutions struggle to keep up with the convenience and transparent processes of these apps. Moreover, these applications and…
Single mum in £10,000 debt despite working her whole life as cost of living soars
A single mother has racked up £10,000 in debt due to the cost of living crisis affecting families across the UK. June Butterworth, 44, had to go from her job as a caregiver, a job she had had all her working life, to a housekeeper!-->…
Government data suggests First Nations more often affected by CERB reimbursement letters
The 57-year-old residential school survivor thought the Canada Emergency Response Benefit could be her financial life raft.
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Child tax credit: is the expanded child tax credit dead? Did this help?
Children ate better, families paid off their debts and parents were able to improve their job skills when the expanded child tax credit was sent directly to American families. That's according to a…
Looking for a tax-free loan? It’s Probably Not Worth It, Experts Say |
Last-minute declarants endeavor to send their declarations to the Internal Revenue Service by tax year 2021…
Why Tax Refund Loans Are Bad: Fees, Interest, and Risk
Last-minute declarants endeavor to send their declarations to the Internal Revenue Service by the 2021 tax year deadline on Monday, April 18 — and are likely looking forward to a big check via their tax refund. Some tax firms or…
Bluestone changes criteria to tackle payday loan misinformation
Bluestone Mortgages has announced criteria changes to accommodate the growing number of complex credit customers.
The lender will accept applications from customers who have recently taken out a payday loan,…
Buy now, pay later goes beyond “traditional” debt such as mortgages or car loans
More Britons have borrowed through buy now, pay later services since the start of 2021 than they have taken on traditional debt such as bank loans or mortgages, according to a new study.Ten per cent of adults had used the BNPL, while 6 per…
NBC News investigation into the company that refinanced Trump Tower reveals plenty of oddities
Trump Tower's $100 million mortgage has been the subject of much speculation after Trump launched a coup against the US government that left people dead in the United States Capitol building, with innocent souls wondering if Trump might…
Ill. Legal Funding Bill Raises Concerns About Pressure On Settlement
By Lauraann Wood (April 7, 2022, 4:48 p.m. EDT) – Illinois lawmakers sent Governor JB Pritzker's office Wednesday legislation regulating the state's largely unchecked consumer legal funding market, despite concerns from opponents of…
Slick Cash Loan Offers Instant Loans Guaranteed Approval Online Across the United States
Slick Cash Loan makes it easy for anyone to get a loan with instant loans online with guaranteed approval.Slick Cash Loan, the leading online loan service renowned for its fast and reliable loan services, now offers online instant loans…
Pawnshop firm to refund £2million to customers over unaffordable loans
THOUSANDS of borrowers could be repaid for unaffordable loans made between April 2014 and October 2019.
Lender H&T said he would repay customers over £2m after finding more than one in 10 loans should never have been made in the first…
London payday lenders targeted by protesters calling for change
Local members of a national group representing low- and middle-income families demonstrated Thursday against payday loan and check cashing operators. ACORN Canada members conducted an awareness campaign aimed at putting…
Martin Lewis warning with days left to get £1,000 free from UK government
Martin Lewis has issued a warning as time is running out to get £1,000 free from the government. The Money Saving Expert founder urged people to "use or lose" their ISA allowances before the end of the current tax year. This account is a!-->…
Buy Now, Pay Later and Earn Money as Families Struggle Financially
"Often it's essential expenses like household bills and utilities, and even food. The problem with payday loans is that they tend to make the person worse off.Loading"Because the repayments can be high, they may find themselves without…
Chancellor Wonga: Why Rishi Sunak prefers a quick fix
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Inflation (as measured by the consumer price index) has reached 6.2% over the past 12 months and is expected to average…
Game Issues Can Spoil the Fun of March Madness |
SHREVEPORT, La. — March Madness is in full swing, less than two months after mobile sports betting went live…
Wagely Wins Additional $8.3M in Oversubscribed Pre-Series A Funding
Jakarta, Indonesia and DHAKA, Bangladesh, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- salary, from Asia the fastest growing financial wellness platform has raised $8.3 million in oversubscribed pre-Series A funding as company expands platform to help…
ASA investigates payday loans that break rules served by Google
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is investigating several reported examples of Google allowing ads from "predatory lenders". The findings follow a report published in the Observer on Sunday…
Payment Processor That Helped Fake Bilk Discount Clubs Consumers to Pay $2.3M in FTC Case
A payment processor that allegedly helped a bogus discount club scheme debit tens of millions of dollars from consumers without authorization will have to pay $2.3 million and face a permanent ban from working with high-end customers. risk…
Government changes controversial lending rules
The government is making changes to its controversial loan laws, following complaints that it was preventing some people in a decent financial position from getting mortgages and other loans. By Kathryn ArmstrongThe rules were changed in…
AG offers tips to avoid scams and fraud
NEW YORK (WWNY) -NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a list of the top 10 consumer fraud complaints her office received in 2021.This is in recognition of National Consumer Protection Week.“Let this list serve as…
The most common consumer frauds and how to avoid them
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Payday loans law protects consumers from greedy lenders
A little more than three years after the vote on the bipartisan personal loan reform, the Ohio Equity in Lending Act Ohio consumers have widespread access to safer and more affordable small-dollar loans, according to a recent Ohio…
How To Claim Cash Back On Guarantor Loans Worth Thousands Of Dollars As Complaints More Than DOUBLE
BRITS can seek compensation in the thousands of pounds as claims over the Guarantor's loans have more than doubled.
Consumers who have been sold incorrectly can request a refund - we explain how.
1You could get a refund if you were wrongly…
MANDEL: The killer is sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for 18 years
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Abdiljibar Mahamoud beheaded his ex Brittney Newman in front of their two young children in 2018
Brittney Newman, 25, was beheaded in front of her two children by her…
DEAL: Earnipay Receives $4M Seed Funding to Provide On-Demand Pay to Employees in Africa
Earnipay, a financial technology solutions startup, received a $4 million funding round to provide flexible, on-demand access to employees
The funding round was led by Canaan and also saw participation from XYZ Ventures, Village…
Payday loans in Norwalk Fairfield County Ct –
This is a very common situation among freelancers because their income is not the same all the time. I didn't want to ask my partner for money, so I turned to Payday-Loans-Cash-Advance.net. The potential lender was found a few…
Voting and payday loan ballots move Michigan forward | Michigan News
By DAVID EGGERT, Associated PressDELTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Ballots to expand voting options, restrict payday loans, and overhaul Michigan's citizens' initiative process passed the stages ahead of the state board of elections on Friday,…
Vitesse Closes $26M Series B Funding
Speedthe UK-based FinTech secured $26m in Series B funding, the company announcement Thursday (February 10).
This latest round will allow the global payment, liquidity and treasury management platform to connect with the growing…
NM House Approves Predatory Lending Bill
Published on February 8, 2022 at 3:33 p.m.
SANTA FE, NM (AP) — New Mexico House lawmakers have approved legislation to discourage predatory lending by lowering the state cap on annual interest rates for storefront loans.
Democratic…
How Your Security Software Can Also Protect Your Identity
Protecting your security online is an ever-evolving art. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, your credentials aren't the only things they want. Today's digital thieves are looking for ways to use your identity to commit…
‘The OC’ and ‘Gotham’ Star Ben McKenzie Thinks Celebrities Need to Stop…
Cryptocurrency has been the subject of a multitude of news stories throughout the year, with more and more variants appearing, attracting additional media coverage. And now a celebrity is doing the opposite of most… Ben McKenzie tells…
Dollar to Naira exchange rate / Black market rate – Naira opens at ₦415.18
Tuesday, February 1, 2022: Here is the news regarding the exchange rate of the dollar against the naira at the official and black market exchange rate.
Read Naija News update on official dollar rates as well as Black market rates, Bureau…
Online Payday Loans Market Expected to Generate Explosive Revenues by 2026
Global Online Payday Loans Market Report – Professional Analysis of Production and Consumption (Impact of COVID-19) is the latest research study published by Market Intellix assessing the market, highlighting opportunities, risk…
Why banks are eliminating overdraft fees | Personal finance
"Overdraft fees are deeply unpopular with consumers, and consumers now have more choice," says Leigh Phillips, CEO of fintech nonprofit SaverLife and chairman of the Consumer Advisory Board of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.…
Equifax: Head of the Equifax Foundation talks about financial inclusion with Authority…
At the heart of Equifax's goal is to help people live their best financial lives. That's why we're constantly innovating our solutions to promote greater financial inclusion and empower consumers to take…
What are credit union loans and how do I get one?
Our goal at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, hereafter referred to as "Credible", is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we promote the products of our partner lenders who pay us…
Ethics watchdog releases report on payday loan industry lobbying
It's become a cycle of desperation for low-income residents with bad credit scores: They take out a high-interest installment loan to get by in tough times and soon rack up an unmanageable burden.They pay off old debts with new loans at…
Court dismisses challenge to repeal of CFPB wage rule
A district court has fired a challenge to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's ("CFPB") repeal of the underwriting provisions of its 2017 payday regulations. The CFPB payday loan rule has a long and tortured history. First enacted…
California company to pay $1.5 million for illegally obtaining financial data from millions of…
A Santa Monica company that allegedly tricked millions of consumers into providing sensitive information under the guise of connecting them with lenders will pay $1.5 million in civil penalties imposed by the Federal Trade Commission.…
Four million payday and home loan customers from Provident, Greenwood and Satsuma must request…
MORE than four million payday and home loan customers are being asked to request any repayments that may be owed to them.
If you were mis-sold a loan by Provident, Greenwood, or Satsuma, you might be in line for compensation, even if…
Woodbridge woman plans wedding as COVID delays cancer surgery
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The future of FinTech in 2022
Financial institutions are looking for new ways to generate income while providing more personalized customer service. Financial Technology or Fintech is a great solution that can help them do both.
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Residents ‘Freeze, Face Homelessness’ After Energy Bills Triple
Manchester residents found themselves 'frozen or homeless' after their energy supplier raised prices by 300%. The hugely inflated bills hit people living in a building in New Islington, central Manchester, after their former supplier!-->…
High costs stifle business growth as focus shifts to MPC rate decision
The Bank of England came under further pressure to hike rates at its Monetary Policy Committee meeting tomorrow as further evidence of inflationary pressures building in the UK economy emerged. UK businesses were more likely to increase…
UKGC assesses ban on credit card games, more research to come
The UK Gambling Commission provided an assessment in which it marked the success of imposing a blanket ban on credit cards used for gambling purposes. With the ban in place for over a year now, the regulator was able to…
IRS bank account monitoring seems doomed to fail, but agency could grow
President Biden's $ 1.75 trillion spending plan to build better, unveiled on October 28, includes many agenda items Democrats are committed to, ranging from expanding child care to children to unprecedented support for green energy.But one…
Elevate Credit (ELVT) gains 0.88% to close at $ 3.43 on October 29
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Want financially resilient hourly workers? Follow PayPal’s example
PayPal CEO Dan Schulman isn't the first business leader to recognize the impact of employee financial stress. But he is among the few dedicated to solving it. Join Chipotle CEO Brian!-->!-->…
COVID-19 Scams Target Blacks and Other People of Color | Remark
As the annual holiday shopping and celebratory season approaches, a leading federal financial regulator has…
Payday loans offer many benefits
A payday loan can be a huge help to anyone who is in financial distress and requires cash immediately. One can borrow the money to pay for food, rent and other essential expenses. These loans can also be called short-term loans, or quick…
Questions and Answers with Greg Glischinski | AARP’s best volunteer knows how to speak to…
When AARP Colorado wants to get a message across, they turn to their contact at the State Capitol, Greg…
COVID-19 scams target blacks and other people of color
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(Trice Edney Wire) - As the annual holiday shopping and celebration season approaches, a leading federal financial regulator has released new research detailing how communities of color are not only being…
ABC calls for increased CFPB oversight of fintechs via largest participant rule | Man’s…
The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), a trade group of retail financial institutions, recently sent a letter to the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), calling for increased scrutiny of financial technology…
In a revolutionary turn, Fintech DailyPay allows workers to be paid when they want
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We have all been conditioned to accept being paid every two weeks or more. While many Americans faced financial hardship during the pandemic,…
For / Con: Postal banking would help lift millions out of poverty and close the racial wealth gap
The U.S. Postal Service recently launched a postal banking pilot program that allows customers to cash paychecks and business checks up to $ 500 in four cities: Washington, Baltimore, the Bronx and Falls Church, Va.…
‘Squid Game’ is a debt show – no wonder it’s popular
On the show, it is only when the debtors play the first game - Red Light, Green Light - that they find out what is really at stake. When more than half of the players are shockingly eliminated and horribly murdered , a consequence no one…
Research argues for fixes to income-based reimbursement
Two recent reports point to the need to reform income-driven plans to repay student loans as the repayment pause ends early next year and the Education Department seeks to create a new plan through of the regulatory process.
Of those…
NCUA Enables Service Organizations to Make Auto and Payday Loans | Journal of Credit Unions
The Board of Directors of the National Credit Union approved a final rule which will allow credit union service organizations to enter into any type of loan authorized for federal credit unions.Currently, CUSOs - businesses that belong to…
The right kind of carbon tax
In my humble opinion, if lawmakers are serious about passing a carbon tax now, they better start calling it “Carbon”. Discount Plan "and underline that this is the alone deal on the table right now to help low-income families deal with…
Kennedy: Bank at the post office
The post as a pseudo bank branch? Where did this weird idea come from?
History and necessity, it seems.
The concept made headlines earlier this month as the U.S. Postal Service recognized a pilot that quietly launched in mid-September in…
Bola Sokunbi, the only credit card rule money expert, wishes more people knew
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Smart ATMs serve the underserved
Underserved people have traditionally relied on ATMs to access cash, but one company is expanding ATM services to include a variety of tools for them. Maya Labs recently developed its Smart ATM platform, which enables check cashing, money…
Covid, Payday Loans Without Debit Card, Student Loan – The Issues Addressed By Biden’s…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced its firm intention to become a more aggressive maintainer for consumers. The changes in their internal!-->…
Postal banking is finally a reality in the United States (some)
The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed that while we are all interconnected - through the air we breathe, our public health systems, the economy - government is largely absent from American life, leaving us to fend for ourselves as individuals…
Payday loans: increase in the number of borrowers due to the Covid-19 pandemic
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the basics of Ipass loans – Film Daily
If you are looking for a payday loan after bankruptcy, there are a lot of things you need to know. You might not realize it, but getting a payday loan after bankruptcy is indeed possible. However, it is important…