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One in four struggling takes a payday loan
Nearly one in four people struggling with debt has taken a payday loan, research from Vincent Bond & Co shows. (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:09:54 -0800)

PayDayCentral.net: Many Consumers Not Adequately Informed on Laws Relating to Payday Loans
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to growing consumer interest and demand, PayDayCentral.net has decided to provide information on a state-by-state basis for regulations that are ... (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:40:00 -0800)

One in four struggling takes payday loan
Just over one in four (28%) people struggling with debt has taken a payday loan, research from Vincent Bond & Co shows. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:09:54 -0800)

MerchantCashInAdvance.com Now Offering ACH Merchant Advances
Merchant cash advances are funding sources specifically created for merchants who receive payment by credit cards. With small business loans notoriously difficult to obtain, taking an advance against credit card sales is an easy source of much-needed cash. Now, MerchantCashinAdvance, LLC, is taking it a step further, and offering ACH merchant advances.Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 For ... (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:02:57 -0800)

Saginaw man pleads to robbery at Kochville Township cash advance store, faces 10 years
On Tuesday, the day his trial was scheduled to begin, Andre L. Jackson Jr., 19, pleaded guilty as charged to armed robbery and possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:21:22 -0800)

CTU students get cash incentives
FIFTEEN Advance Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from Cebu Technological University (CTU) Tuburan campus received cash incentives of P8,000 to P12,000 for continuing the Advance ROTC course. The awarding of cash incentives was done during the school’s university week from Jan. 24 to 27 at the school campus in Tuburan, northwestern Cebu. The ceremony [...] (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:16:44 -0800)

Senate committee kills bill intended to provide protections for payday loan borrowers
A legislative committee has killed a bill that would have required payday lenders to file collection lawsuits in the... (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:04:51 -0800)

Sen. Lapid, tinanong ang prosekusyon tungkol sa P11M na cash advance ni CJ Corona
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So: Lito Lapid on Twitter
HE asked a question and got Twitted about. The question was neither eyebrow-raising nor head-scratching. It was the man who asked the question that had everyone sit still and listen to what he had to say. “Ano po ang difference ng cash advance sa loan o utang?” For the first time since the Corona impeachment trial began, Sen. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:12:10 -0800)

Payday loan cases will remain in Provo
SALT LAKE CITY -- Court cases dealing with Payday loan claims will remain in the Provo court system for now. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:11:52 -0800)

Lito Lapid question floors prosecution: Loan or cash advance?
An exasperated Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid unexpectedly took the floor for the first time in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona yesterday with just one question. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:01:24 -0800)

Corona’s P11-M cash advance was fictitious’ -- prosecutors
THE P11-MILLION cash advance supposedly withdrawn by Chief Justice Renato C. Corona from a corporation owned by his wife Cristina’s family was scrutinized at yesterday’s impeachment trial. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:38:09 -0800)

Impeachment court lectures prosecutors
Benito Cataran, a director of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and another prosecution witness, Nerissa Josef, vice president for sales and marketing of Ayala Land Inc. take their oath before testifying at the Senate impeachment trial. POOL PHOTOS DAY 10 of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona turned out to be another disaster for House prosecutors. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:10:33 -0800)

Lawyers spar over CJ loan
The defense panel in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona parried the prosecution’s allegation of irregularities in the chief magistrate’s securing P11 million in cash advance from a dissolved firm owned by the family of his wife. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0800)

The Rise of the Online Payday Loan – The Search for Safety
With an increasing number of rapid loans taking place in the UK, the recent launch of Online Payday Loans is the perfect opportunity to find out what the safest loans are.Bath (PRWEB UK) 1 February 2012 With an increasing number of rapid loans taking place in the UK, the recent launch of Online Payday Loans is the perfect opportunity to find out what the safest loans are.For the past five years ... (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:32:19 -0800)

‘Corona's P11-M cash advance fictitious' – prosecution
MANILA — The prosecution panel of the House of Representatives claimed that the P11-million cash advance of Chief Justice Renato Corona from the Basa-Guidote Enterprises Inc. (BGEI) was of a “fictitious character.” (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:52:32 -0800)

Was P11M cash advance 'fictitious'?
Confusion reigned in the Senate session hall on the 10th day of Chief Justice Renato Corona'Âs impeachment trial over the nature of an P11-million 'cash advance' the magistrate supposedly secured from a firm owned by his wife's family. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:21:07 -0800)

Prosecution, defense tackle CJ's P11M advance
MANILA, Philippines (2nd UPDATE) – The defense downplayed on Wednesday accusations that Chief Justice Renato Corona made an P11-million cash advance from a “dead” firm, as alleged by the prosecution. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:47:14 -0800)

Corona’s P11-M cash advance from wife’s corporation ‘fictitious’
MANILA -- Prosecutors on Wednesday said the P11-million cash advance of Chief Justice Renato Corona back in 2003 is “fictitious” since the certificate of registration of Basa Guidote Enterprises Inc. (BGEI) was already revoked when the transaction was made. Benito Cataran, director of the Company Registration and Monitoring Department of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the ... (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:44:56 -0800)

Corona’s cash advance from BGEI legal—defense
The P11 million cash advance of P11 million by Chief Justice Renato Corona from his wife's corporation, Basa-Guidote Enterprises Inc. (BGEI), is legal, the defense said on Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:32:11 -0800)

SEC exec grilled over Corona wife’s family firm
Chief Justice Renato Corona took an P11million cash advance in 2003 from a company that failed to file its general information sheet and financial statements from 1991-1997 and from 2000-2010, an official of the Securities and Exchange Commission testified at the resumption of Corona’s impeachment trial Wednesday but could not say whether the firm remained operational even after its registration ... (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:16:44 -0800)

Payday Power Set to Launch New Mobile Compatible Website
Payday Power, the leading UK payday loan broker, is pleased to announce they will be introducing a brand new mobile website, making it easier for customers to apply for payday loans. (PRWeb February 01, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:08:32 -0800)

Payday Power Set to Launch New Mobile Compatible Website
Payday Power, the leading UK payday loan broker, is pleased to announce they will be introducing a brand new mobile website, making it easier for customers to apply for payday loans.(PRWEB UK) 1 February 2012 Payday Power has designed a brand new mobile compatible website, for use on smartphones and tablet computers. The change makes it easier for customers to apply for a loan wherever they are ... (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:02:51 -0800)

Top Payday Loans with No Credit Check Updated
Consumer lending online watchdog, ReallyBadCreditOffers.com, has updated its recommendations of payday loans with no credit check required for approval. The suggested offers do not check the consumers credit score which makes them ideal for people with a bad credit history.Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 People looking for cash advance offers that do not check credit scores for approval ... (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:16:42 -0800)

Corona drew P11M cash advance from ‘dissolved’ firm–witness
A corporation owned by the family of Chief Justice Renato Corona's wife where he supposedly drew the P11 million cash advance as shown in his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) was put under scrutiny during the resumption of his impeachment trial on Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:01:34 -0800)

Coliseum officials made $1 million in cash payments to union
Bundles of cash were used to pay wages of IATSE members for concerts and other productions, with no controls on disbursement. The U.S. Labor Department is investigating. For at least five years, officials with the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum passed bundles of cash totaling more than $1 million to a union representative, sometimes in a suitcase packed with $100 bills. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:20:16 -0800)

Bad Credit Loans Approved ™ New Express Payday Loan Application & Personal Finance Resource Center Launched
Bad Credit Loans Approved ™ launches their new secure express three minute payday loan application and personal finance resource center. Customers can now get a short term loan and learn how to dig their way out of debt while their application processes. (PRWeb January 31, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:15:24 -0800)

Bad Credit Loans Approved ™ New Express Payday Loan Application & Personal Finance Resource Center Launched
Bad Credit Loans Approved ™ launches their new secure express three minute payday loan application and personal finance resource center. Customers can now get a short term loan and learn how to dig their way out of debt while their application processes.Lusby. Maryland (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 http://www.badcreditloansapprove makes applying for a personal loan online a stress free ... (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:03:01 -0800)

Instant money loans: Payday loan firms are ruining lives
And the payday loans industry, which is now worth £2 billion in the UK, is spending millions of pounds to woo young, working women who are feeling the pinch. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:45:38 -0800)

Mo. groups focus on payday loans, minimum wage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Two Missouri organizations are working together to push ballot measures seeking to cap payday loan interest rates and increase the state minimum wage. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:24:35 -0800)

3 Tips For Using Payday Loans
With payday loans now operating across 41 states, we tell you how to use them wisely and responsibly. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:14:09 -0800)

Sweetwater Police Warn of Phone Scam
Officials with the Sweetwater Police Department say area residents should remain vigilant as they investigate reports of a possible phone scam where callers are identifying themselves as payday loan representatives and asking for payments on loans taken out by those they are calling. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:49:13 -0800)

Cash 5 Ticket Worth $330,000 Sold in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $330,000 from the Jan. 27 drawing was sold at Coles Tobacco Inc., 215 High St., Pottstown, Montgomery County. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:04:17 -0800)

Scam alert: SPD warns of bogus telephone calls
Officials with the Sweetwater Police Department say area residents should remain vigilant as they investigate reports of a possible phone scam where callers are identifying themselves as payday loan representatives, asking for payments on loans taken out by those they are calling. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:56:39 -0800)

Payday Loan Leads Vendor in USA LeadsMarket.com Inviting Lenders to Buy Leads
LeadsMarket.com is inviting online payday loan lenders in USA to buy payday loan leads. Lenders stand to benefit from LeadsMarket.com’s strict quality control measures that insure that they receive only top quality leads. (PRWeb January 30, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:15:58 -0800)

Payday Loan Leads Vendor in USA LeadsMarket.com Inviting Lenders to Buy Leads
LeadsMarket.com is inviting online payday loan lenders in USA to buy payday loan leads. Lenders stand to benefit from LeadsMarket.com’s strict quality control measures that insure that they receive only top quality leads.Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 30, 2012 LeadsMarket.com is a lead generation company focused on delivering only the best quality payday loan leads to lenders.To generate quality ... (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:07:15 -0800)

BusinessCashAdvance.com Predicts Increase in Loan Alternatives Based on 2012 SBA Budget
With the SBA’s 45% reduced 2012 budget request for $985 million, BusinessCashAdvance.com (BCA) predicts that there may be an increase in demand for business cash advance financing this year. (PRWeb January 30, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:45:19 -0800)

BusinessCashAdvance.com Predicts Increase in Loan Alternatives Based on 2012 SBA Budget
With the SBA’s 45% reduced 2012 budget request for $985 million, BusinessCashAdvance.com (BCA) predicts that there may be an increase in demand for business cash advance financing this year.Coral Springs, FL (PRWEB) January 30, 2012 While a number of small businesses owners depend on SBA financing to access working capital, many potential borrowers are left without much hope. SBA borrowers will ... (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:32:13 -0800)

USAPaydayForever.com Announces Improvements to Payday Loan Advances Application
An improvement to USAPaydayForever.com’s Payday Loan Advances application has been announced. This news comes as a part of their traditional promotional campaign. (PRWeb January 30, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:59:59 -0800)

Credit unions payday loan warning
The Irish League of Credit Unions say that 2012 will see a drop in disposable income for NI households. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:44:56 -0800)

Mo. Group Focuses on Payday Loans, Minimum Wage
COLUMBIA (AP) - Two Missouri organizations are working together to push ballot measures seeking to cap payday loan interest rates and increase the state minimum wage. (Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:57:44 -0800)

Roll-over loans curb agreed by Wonga
Britain's biggest payday loan company, Wonga, has signed up to a new code of practice being introduced on Wednesday that will restrict the number of times a loan can be extended. (Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:31:56 -0800)

Missouri groups push ballot to increase minimum wage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Two Missouri organizations are working together to push ballot measures seeking to cap payday loan interest rates and increase the state minimum wage. Missourians for Responsible Lending and Give Missourians A Raise kicked off the two initiative petition campaigns Saturday. The group Grass Roots Organizing hosted the joint event at the Boone County Commission Chambers. The ... (Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:01:25 -0800)

USAPaydayForever.com Announces New Payday Cash Loan Website Copy
A New Set of Webpage Copy Has Been Written by USAPaydayForever.com. They Have Announced This New Copy for Their Payday Cash Loan Services Online (PRWeb January 29, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:04 -0800)

New crackdown on payday loan firms
MP Stella Creasy will pressure venture capitalists to stop financing controversial companies (Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:42:53 -0800)

Oklahoma tribal online payday loan-like lending under scrutiny
The state Attorney General's Office is watching the activities of two eastern Oklahoma tribes involved in the high-interest, online lending industry. (Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:33:31 -0800)

Groups launch payday loan, minimum wage petitions
When Rep. Mary Still told a group of about 70 community activists Saturday that they have the power to rein in “predatory” payday lenders, a member of Grass Roots Organizing dressed as a shark circled around the Columbia Democrat who for two years has unsuccessfully sponsored legislation to reform the payday loan industry. (Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:08:00 -0800)

Lynch vetoes bill that would allow interest rates to top 400 a year
CONCORD ? Gov. John Lynch vetoed Senate Bill 160 Friday which would allow payday loan lenders to charge more than 400 percent interest over a year's time. (Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:26:09 -0800)

Lynch vetoes payday loan legislation
CONCORD – Gov. John Lynch has vetoed legislation that would raise interest rates charged on short-term installment, or payday, loans, saying they would bring “a cycle of debt.” In his veto message Friday, Lynch said the measure could allow for annual interest rates as high as 400 percent. “For vulnerable families, these excessive interest charges could force them further into a cycle of debt and ... (Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:01:07 -0800)

Lake Sheriff's Office releases sketch of suspect in Express Cash Advance robbery
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has released a composite sketch in hopes it will lead to the arrest of a suspected robber. (Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:19:32 -0800)

Armed man robs Boise payday loan store
BOISE -- Police are looking for a man who robbed a Boise payday loan store this afternoon. It happened just before 3 p.m. at Xpress Cash at the corner of Orchard and Emerald streets. The victim says a man walked into the store with what appeared to be a metal club or a piece of pipe, and demanded money. The robber's face and head were covered with something dark, so the description isn't very ... (Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:41:53 -0800)

Sheriff's Office releases sketch of suspect in Express Cash Advance robbery
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has released a composite sketch in hopes it will lead to the arrest of a suspected robber. (Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:09:03 -0800)

VIDEO: Welsh Assembly
Plaid Cymru AM Simon Thomas criticised payday loan companies who "make an exploitation of those who have little or no choice, " whilst leading a members debate in the chamber. (Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:23:12 -0800)

Payday Loans Satisfy Growing Consumer Demand in United Kingdom, New Survey Shows
Survey results just released in the United Kingdom show the critical role payday loans are playing in the lives of consumers there. Findings indicate that, just as they do in the US, payday loans are helping borrowers in Great Britain weather stormy financial times. CashKingPaydayLoans.com provides consumers with information on online payday loans. The results also show that payday loans are in ... (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:02:36 -0800)

Info needed in loan store robbery
Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for an aggravated robbery at a payday loan store earlier this month. (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:01:40 -0800)

Gunman robs cash advance store in Painesville Township
A gunman robbed Express Cash Advance of an undetermined amount of money Saturday. (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:29:41 -0800)

USAPaydayForever.com Announces New Terms of Service for Their Payday Loan Services
A New Terms Of Service Page Has Been Planned For USAPaydayForever.com. These Terms Are Concerned With Their Payday Loan Services. (PRWeb January 25, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:10:27 -0800)

USAPaydayForever.com Announces New Terms of Service for Their Payday Loan Services
A New Terms Of Service Page Has Been Planned For USAPaydayForever.com. These Terms Are Concerned With Their Payday Loan Services.(PRWEB) January 25, 2012 Yesterday, President Obama made his State of the Union speech. In his speech he made some references to people coming to together to work as a team. The team at USAPaydayForever.com said that they took this statement to heart. They had stated ... (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:24:21 -0800)

Lawsuit Filed Against Kansas City Payday Loan Companies
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man and his companies are in the middle of a lawsuit filed on... (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:26:38 -0800)

Albuquerque woman victim of harassing scammers
She said the callers tell her she owes thousands of dollars on a payday loan she never even took out. They have even told her the police will come and arrest her if she does not pay now. (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:39:47 -0800)

Cash advance
Defense team spokesperson Tranquil Salvador III reacts on the statement of Chief Justice Renato Corona's relatives on the 11 million "cash advance" that was stated in Chief Justice Corona's SALN last 2003. Video by INQUIRER.net's Cathy Miranda (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:31:22 -0800)

Watchdog Group Targeting Payday Loan Companies
Payday lending is now a $7 billion a year industry in the United States. And millions of Americans with limited income and no savings see this as their only way to get quick cash to pay for an unexpected expense. (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:04:45 -0800)

FaxlessPaydayLoan.com Debuts New Look, Improved Application Portal
Improved Consumer-Lending Site Provides Access to Short-Term Loans(PRWEB) January 24, 2012 FaxlessPaydayLoan.com announces the re-launch of its consumer-lending site, which features a new user-interface and faster online application. As more families fall victim to a constricting economy, one faxless payday loan can make the difference between staying above water between paychecks or defaulting ... (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:02:41 -0800)

Kansas City group creates alternative to payday loans
KANSAS CITY — A nonprofit group comprised of Kansas City churches, bankers, lawyers and nonprofit agencies has begun offering an alternative to the payday loan industry for people who need a small amount of quick cash. The group, called Fair Community Credit, this month issued what it hopes will be the first of 500 loans in its first year of business. The loans will generally range from $300 to ... (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:01:38 -0800)

AG Sues Online Payday Lenders
LITTLE ROCK — The state attorney general's office Monday sued a Missouri man and two companies that control six Internet payday loan websites that the state contends offers loans to Arkansans at interest rates of more than 600 percent. (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:32:57 -0800)

P11M cash advance na pinambili ng condos itinatwa
Tinuligsa ng Bantay Gloria Network (BNG) kahapon ang umano’y “walang-humpay na pagtatahi ng kasinungalingan” ni Chief Justice Renato Corona kaugnay ng mga “tagong-yaman” nito. (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:24:59 -0800)

Going nowhere and the CJ’s ‘cash advance’
I CAME upon a presentation on traffic in Metro Manila from Benjamin de la Peña and Dinna Louise C. Dayao through their emails (bdelapena.online@ gmail.com and dinnadayao@ gmail.com). (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:11:43 -0800)

Consumer watchdog targets payday loans
Payday loans. Everybody's doing it, even banks. So much so that the new consumer watchdog wants to take a close look at them to make sure they comply with federal law. (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:09:09 -0800)

Help Keep Those New Year’s Resolutions with an Online Payday Loan from CashWire
Cashwire is now helping individuals keep their resolutions on track by offering online payday loans up to $1500.(PRWEB) January 24, 2012 CashWire.com, an online payday loan provider, keeps individuals working toward their new year’s resolutions by providing cash when it’s needed.One of the most widely upheld traditions each year is to make a new year’s resolution. Each New Year’s Eve, millions ... (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:07:02 -0800)

New Technorati Social Media Strategy For Payday Loan Services Announced By USAPaydayForever.com
A New Technorati Account For Their Payday Loan Promotional Campaign Has Recently Been Announced By USAPaydayForever.com. USAPaydayForever.com Reports This As A Part Of Their Social Media Promotional Campaign(PRWEB) January 24, 2012 Recently, USAPaydayForever.com announced their plans to create a social media marketing strategy for their payday loan services. Their newest social media strategy ... (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:56:15 -0800)

Modesto police eye Tully Road robbery suspect
Modesto police Monday were looking for a man who robbed a cash advance store on Tully Road. (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:59:45 -0800)

AG sues online payday lenders
LITTLE ROCK — The state attorney general's office today sued a Missouri man and two companies that control six Internet payday loan websites that the state contends offers loans to Arkansans at interest rates of more than 600 percent. (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:43:21 -0800)

AR Attorney AG Files Lawsuit Against Payday Loan Businesses
Arkansas' Attorney General has taken legal action against a Missouri man and two businesses accused of running payday-loan websites offering financing at exorbitant interest rates. (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:36:59 -0800)

Non-Profit Groups Fights Payday Loan Companies
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There are more payday loan stores in Missouri than the number of McDonald’s and Starbucks combined.... (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:26:48 -0800)

KC group creates alternative to payday loans
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A nonprofit group comprised of Kansas City churches, bankers, lawyers and nonprofit agencies has begun offering an alternative to the payday loan industry for people who need a small amount of quick cash. (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:45:33 -0800)

AG sues payday lending websites
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has sued a Missouri man and two companies that control Internet payday loan websites which offer loans to consumers at interest rates exceeding 600 percent. (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:44:40 -0800)

Arkansas Attorney General Sues Payday Lending Websites
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has sued a Missouri man and two companies that control Internet payday loan websites which offer loans to consumers at interest rates exceeding 600 percent. (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:38:36 -0800)

Arkansas AG sues payday lending websites
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has sued a Missouri man and two companies that control Internet payday loan websites which offer loans to consumers at interest rates exceeding 600 percent.McDaniel ... (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:31:57 -0800)

Arkansas Attorney General sues Internet payday loan companies
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel filed a consumer protection lawsuit today against a Missouri man and two companies that control six Internet payday loan websites offering loans to Arkansas consumers at interest rates of more than 600 percent. (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:18:29 -0800)

Non-Profit Offers KC Residents Alternative to Payday Loans
A Kansas City nonprofit is offering an alternative to the payday loan industry for people who need small loans. The Fair Community Credit group is a consortium of churches, bankers, lawyers and nonprofit agencies that plan to offer small loans. (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:06:25 -0800)

ATTORNEY GENERAL MCDANIEL FILES SUIT AGAINST ONLINE PAYDAY LOAN PROVIDERS
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Dustin McDaniel filed a consumer protection lawsuit today against a Missouri man and two companies that control six Internet payday loan websites offering loans to Arkansas consumers at interest rates of more than 600 percent. The Attorney General's lawsuit claims defendant Josh Mitchem and companies, PDL Support LLC and Platinum B Services LLC of Kansas City, Mo... (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:05:18 -0800)

Gunman robs payday loan store
Deputies need help finding the man who robbed a west Harris County payday loan store. Harris County sheriff's deputies said a man went into the store in the 2300 block of Fry Road about 12:50 p.m. on Jan. 11 and asked about a loan. The man pulled out a gun, pointed it at the clerk and demanded cash, investigators said. The clerk handed over an undisclosed amount of cash, officials said ... (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:51:38 -0800)

CashAdvance.net Launches Improved Lending Site
Updated site features faster online loan application.(PRWEB) January 23, 2012 CashAdvance.net announces the launch of its revamped consumer lending site, featuring a sleek new user-interface and an even easier online loan application. The company does not lend money; rather, it provides cash-strapped consumers with access to its proprietary network of payday loan providers. Most borrowers can ... (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:02:52 -0800)

KC Group Creates Alternative To Payday Loans
A nonprofit group comprised of Kansas City churches, bankers, lawyers and nonprofit agencies has begun offering an alternative to the payday loan industry for people who need a small amount of quick cash. (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:11:16 -0800)

Kansas City group creates alternative to payday loans
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City nonprofit is offering an alternative to the payday loan industry for people who need small loans. (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:09:05 -0800)

Corona relatives question CJ's SALN
Relatives of Chief Justice Corona's wife Cristina have questioned an P11-million "cash advance" made by the country's top magistrate from Basa Guidote Enterprises Inc. (BGEI). (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:26:59 -0800)

Payday Lending Is Focus of Consumer Bureau Alabama Hearing
U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officials, holding their first public hearing since Richard Cordray was installed as director, gathered information on so-called payday lending as they plan oversight of firms faulted for taking unfair advantage of low-income borrowers. (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:00:07 -0800)

Cancel life insurance policy to raise cash
Q: Dear Rick: I'm in a situation where I need about $20,000. I don't have that much money liquid, but I do have a few different options as to where I should get it from. I hope you can help me make the right decision. I've attached a list of my assets so you can see what I have. I am considering to either take a cash advance on my charge cards or borrow the money from a friend. My friend has ... (Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:58:03 -0800)

Cancel life insurance policy to raise needed cash
Q: Dear Rick: I'm in a situation where I need about $20,000. I don't have that much money liquid, but I do have a few different options as to where I should get it from. I hope you can help me make the right decision. I've attached a list of my assets so you can see what I have. I am considering to either take a cash advance on my charge cards or borrow the money from a friend. My friend has ... (Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:05:13 -0800)

'Corona's P11M cash advance came from unlicensed firm'
MANILA, Philippines - Chief Justice Renato Corona's P11-million cash advance in 2003, which he supposedly used to pay for some of his condominium acquisitions, came from his wife's family corporation that had "ceased to operate legally by 2007," according to journalist and blogger Raissa Robles. (Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:56:29 -0800)

Payday lenders can expect regulation soon
Payday lending is one of the few growth areas in financial services, but it's likely to come under pressure now that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has set its sights on the industry. In one of his first... (Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:30:14 -0800)

Letters warn against petitions on payday loan fee issue
Faith leaders say collecting signatures on the ballot measure is well within their legal rights. (Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:50:04 -0800)

Armed robbery reported at Painesville Township business
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Saturday afternoon at Express Cash Advance in Painesville Township. (Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:19:17 -0800)

Waukeganite charged in armed robbery
WAUKEGAN — Police have arrested a local man for the Dec. 30, 2011, armed robbery of the Illinois Cash Advance Loan store, 1352 N. Green Bay Road.Zakeed D. Foster, 33, of the 800 block of North Butrick Street, Waukegan, was arrested Jan. 13 on a two-count arrest warrant, police said Friday.He was being held Friday night at the Lake County Jail on a $500,000 bond. Foster has previously been ... (Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:56:01 -0800)

Analysis: U.S. payday lenders point fingers to blunt crackdown
Payday lenders facing oversight from the new consumer protection agency are warning that tough regulations may push customers into the arms of unscrupulous online lenders, in a pitch for lighter, or at ... (Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:37:14 -0800)

Analysis: U.S. payday lenders point fingers to blunt crackdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Payday lenders facing oversight from the new consumer protection agency are warning that tough regulations may push customers into the arms of unscrupulous online lenders, in a pitch for lighter, or at least equal, new rules. The storefront payday lending industry has been slowly bleeding over the last few years as states, until now the industry's major regulators, have ... (Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:37:14 -0800)

Hy-Vee proceeds with purchase of old Kmart property
Hy-Vee Corp. has exercised its option to purchase the former Kmart building, an abandoned bowling alley and a payday loan store on MacArthur Boulevard in Springfield for construction of a supermarket and convenience store. (Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:00:48 -0800)

Payday loans, Arlington recycling, Fort Worth schools
Before we condemn the payday lenders for their high-interest loans, maybe we should consider the effective interest rate, including late fees and penalties, on a missed credit-card payment or a late electric bill payment. (See: "Big print is big step on payday loan fees," Mitchell Schnurman, Jan. 15) (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:06:22 -0800)

New watchdog agency reviewing payday lending
The Obama administration's new consumer protection agency held its first public hearing Thursday about payday lending, an industry that brings in some $7 billion a year in fees nationwide.The Consumer ... (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:09:53 -0800)

Payday loan hearing held in Birmingham
A federal consumer watchdog group held a hearing in Birmingham Thursday because of the large number of payday loan companies within the state and city. (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:59:07 -0800)

Consumer agency holds Alabama hearing on payday loans
The director of a government agency says the goal was to listen, learn, and gather information -- for the overall protection of consumers. (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:38:43 -0800)

Express Working Capital Donates $1,000 to Dress for Success Dallas
This Merchant Cash Advance Company is Fueling Our Economy in More Ways than One (PRWeb January 19, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ex (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:48:12 -0800)

Express Working Capital Donates $1,000 to Dress for Success Dallas
This Merchant Cash Advance Company is Fueling Our Economy in More Ways than OneDallas, Texas (PRWEB) January 19, 2012 Express Working Capital, a merchant cash advance company based in Dallas, is pleased to announce that they donated $1,000 to Dress for Success Dallas, a company striving to empower disadvantaged women with professional attire and a network of support. The donation was made ... (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:32:39 -0800)

Consumer Bureau: Will Take Immediate Steps To End Illegal Payday Loan Practices
The federal government will be giving payday loans "much more attention," Richard Cordray, head of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, said Thursday during the agency's first field hearing. (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:38:24 -0800)

Consumer Bureau: Will Take Immediate Steps To End Illegal Payday Loan Practices
Consumer Bureau: Will Take Immediate Steps To End Illegal Payday Loan Practices (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:16:49 -0800)

First consumer bureau hearing will probe payday lending
WASHINGTON - When Richard Cordray convenes his first field hearing Thursday in Birmingham, Ala., as the director... (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:53:50 -0800)

Analysis: Payday lenders point fingers to blunt crackdown
Payday lenders facing oversight from the new consumer protection agency are warning that tough regulations may push customers into the arms of unscrupulous online lenders, in a pitch for lighter, or at ... (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:52:12 -0800)

Alabama Consumers Speak Out Surrounding First CFPB Hearing on Payday Lending
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Rights Coalition, a national consumer organization dedicated to improving and expanding access to short-term credit options, released the stories of several Alabama payday loan consumers in an effort to ensure the... (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:00:47 -0800)

City proposal focuses on payday loan shops
Citing a growing number of check-cashing and payday-loan businesses in town, Terrell city officials this week will consider the regulation of the proliferation of non-depository financial establishmen (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:23:43 -0800)

Public welcome at payday loan hearing today
Consumer protection advocates will be in town today to hear how citizens feel about payday loan businesses. (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:44:07 -0800)

Former Google CIO Raises $73 Million To Reform Payday Loans With Data-Driven Startup ZestCash
ZestCash, a company founded by former Google CIO and VP of engineering Douglas Merrill to legitimize the payday loan industry, has raised $73 million round of funding. The company raised $23 million in an equity round led by Matrix Partners. Existing investors Lightspeed Venture Partners, GRP Partners, Flybridge Capital Partners, and Lighthouse Capital Partners also fully participated in the ... (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:04:28 -0800)

Payday loans focus of probe
WASHINGTON – When Richard Cordray convenes his first field hearing Thursday in Birmingham, Ala., as the director of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the site, setting and subject matter couldn’t be more appropriate. In the city that witnessed some of the bloodiest confrontations of the civil rights era, Cordray will hear testimony on the payday loan industry, which has acquired a ... (Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:15:51 -0800)

Arkansas Tech Professor Investigates Payday Loan Cycle of Debt
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark., Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Arkansas Tech University Prof. Marc Anthony Fusaro is the principal investigator on an important new study regarding whether the high interest rates on so-called "payday" loans cause borrowers to be trapped in a "cycle of debt." (Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:32:18 -0800)

Beware of seemingly convenient payday loans
The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana advises local residents to beware of online and brick-and-mortar payday loan scams, as our office is constantly receiving calls about these types of companies. (Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:45:39 -0800)

Payday.org Debuts Free, New Educational Resources for Consumers
Informative Articles Help Ensure Responsible Borrowing and High Customer Satisfaction(PRWEB) January 17, 2012 Payday.org is pleased to announce the completion of numerous new educational articles designed to help consumers make responsible, informed borrowing decisions. Anyone having financial difficulties may be relieved to find that Payday.org can help. The site compiles listings from several ... (Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:32:21 -0800)

RI lawmakers OK cash advance for East Providence
Rhode Island lawmakers have approved a plan to help the struggling city of East Providence with a cash-flow problem. (Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:47:29 -0800)

Lawmakers approve cash advance for East Providence
Gov. Lincoln Chafee is expected to approve a $12.6 million advance of state education aid to the struggling city. (Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:12:06 -0800)

Dealing With Unethical Debt Collectors
A quick rundown of what debt collectors can and can not do. (Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:32:36 -0800)

Merchant Cash Advance Company AdvanceMe Provides Restaurant Owners Tips For Marketing
Announcing the Third Installment of the Small Business eBook Series (PRWeb January 16, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:09:26 -0800)

Merchant Cash Advance Company AdvanceMe Provides Restaurant Owners Tips For Marketing
Announcing the Third Installment of the Small Business eBook SeriesNew York, NY (PRWEB) January 16, 2012 AdvanceMe, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of Merchant Cash Advances(MCAs) for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announces the third edition of its free Small Business eBook series – this time offering marketing tips specifically for restaurant owners. All AdvanceMe eBooks ... (Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:01:39 -0800)

Payday loan sharks bite workers
PAYDAY lenders are exploiting vulnerable people with post-Christmas interest rates that would burn a hole in any wallet, the state's peak welfare body has warned. (Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:30:00 -0800)

Payday bite as loan sharks hit workers
PAYDAY lenders are exploiting vulnerable people with post-Christmas interest rates that would burn a hole in any wallet, the state's peak welfare body has warned. (Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:30:00 -0800)

Payday loan sharks bite workers
PAYDAY lenders are exploiting vulnerable people with post-Christmas interest rates that would burn a hole in any wallet, a welfare body has warned. (Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:30:00 -0800)

Ala. man arrested in robbery of cash-advance store
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Police say a 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in an armed robbery at a cash advance store in Huntsville. The Huntsville Times reports (http://bit.ly/zQeeb2 ) the suspect, identified by police as Zackary Taylor Clark, is being held at the Madison County Jail. No bond has been set. Police say they arrested him Friday evening after a robbery was reported at a ... (Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:52:43 -0800)

Police arrest man in cash-advance store robbery
HUNTSVILLE -- Police said a 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in an armed robbery at a cash advance store in Huntsville. (Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:03:07 -0800)

Employee of U.S. 29 payday loan business robbed at gunpoint
“The victim was struck by one of the suspects with the handgun,” said county police Sgt. Darrell Byers. (Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:05:39 -0800)

Ala. man arrested in robbery
Police say a 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in an armed robbery at a cash advance store in Huntsville. (Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:57:11 -0800)

CashNow.net Announces New Resources to Provide Consumers with the Ideal Loan Experience
Expertly Written Articles and a Redesigned Homepage Make Getting a Payday Loan Easier than Ever Before (PRWeb January 14, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:14:44 -0800)

Man arrested in cash advance armed robbery
Huntsville Police arrest a man in connection to an armed robbery at a cash advance business. Officials said a man robbed Advance America on Triana Boulevard around 4:45 p.m. Friday. (Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:53:55 -0800)

USAPaydayForever.com Announces Social Media Campaign For Their Cash Advance Loans Promotional Campaign
New Social Media Campaign Is Announced By USAPaydayForever.com. They Plan To Put Their New Copywriter To Task To Help With Their Cash Advance Loans Promotional Campaign (PRWeb January 14, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:29:20 -0800)

USAPaydayForever.com Announces Social Media Campaign For Their Cash Advance Loans Promotional Campaign
New Social Media Campaign Is Announced By USAPaydayForever.com. They Plan To Put Their New Copywriter To Task To Help With Their Cash Advance Loans Promotional Campaign(PRWEB) January 14, 2012 Today, USAPaydayForever.com announced new plans as a part of their cash advance loans promotional campaign. They plan to expand this campaign by venturing into social media. They feel that this is what ... (Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:16:22 -0800)

Man arrested in armed robbery of cash advance business
Police said Zackary Taylor Clark, 28, pulled a gun on employees of Advance America on Triana Boulevard and left with money from the cash register and the safe. (Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:56:33 -0800)

EU targets payday loan sites that break rules
Payday loan firms which flout European consumer rules will be shut down, the European Union said this week. Its investigations found that four out of five UK online credit companies failed to provide basic information required by law, such as the cost of borrowing. (Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:52:14 -0800)

Still resumes yearly payday loan battle
State Rep. Mary Still has resumed her effort to rein in payday lenders. (Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:05:19 -0800)

Mo. House member files payday loan legislation
A Missouri House member is proposing legislation that would ask voters to approve tougher regulation of certain installment loans. (Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:22:18 -0800)

Mo. House member files payday loan legislation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri House member is proposing legislation that would ask voters to approve tougher regulation of certain installment loans. (Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:12:08 -0800)

Missouri House member files payday loan legislation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri House member is proposing legislation that would ask voters to approve tougher regulation of certain installment loans. (Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:02:25 -0800)

Dealing with unethical debt collectors
If a collector threatens to throw you in jail over an unpaid debt, it's time to read him your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0800)

Mo. House member files payday loan legislation
The Associated Press The Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A Missouri House member is proposing legislation that would ask voters to approve tougher regulation of certain installment loans. The legislation by Democrat Mary Still, of Columbia, would cap the interest on payday loans and some other installment loans at 36 percent. Approval by the state House and Senate would put the measure to a ... (Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:56:51 -0800)

Highland Park schools get $188,000 payday loan from state
On the same day Gov. Rick Snyder said he would appoint an emergency manager to oversee the financially troubled Highland Park school district, state officials announced that they are giving the district a $188,000 cash advance so it can cover payroll today. (Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00:32 -0800)

Online Marketing Leader Partners with Merchant Cash Advance Company to Provide Access to Working Capital with Merchant ...
New partnership between 180Fusion, LLC and Merchant Cash and Capital, LLC strives to help business owners with access to working capital and merchant cash advances. (PRWeb January 13, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:40:28 -0800)

Online Marketing Leader Partners with Merchant Cash Advance Company to Provide Access to Working Capital with Merchant ...
New partnership between 180Fusion, LLC and Merchant Cash and Capital, LLC strives to help business owners with access to working capital and merchant cash advances.Ladera Ranch, CA (PRWEB) January 13, 2012 While there may not be any such thing as a “free ride,” there is now a way for small business owners to get a Free Marketing Consultation from industry leaders 180Fusion and Merchant Cash and ... (Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:15:30 -0800)

USAPaydayForever.com Announces Failure To Merge With Merchant Cash Advance Company
A Merchant Cash Advance Company Recently Cancelled Their Plans To Merge With USAPaydayForever.com. The Reasons Are Unspecified. (PRWeb January 12, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:14:42 -0800)

Holyrood demands urgent action over payday loans
CROSS-PARTY support has been secured at Holyrood for a bid to put pressure on the UK Government into taking urgent action on introducing tighter regulation of payday loan companies. (Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:20:09 -0800)