Cash Advance News Mar 2008

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Yen Trades Near One-Week Low Versus Dollar as Stocks Advance
March 12 (Bloomberg) -- The yen traded near a one-week low against the dollar after global stocks gained, leading investors to borrow in Japan and buy higher-yielding assets. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:55:45 GMT)

Payday loan workers rally against bill
DENVER - Payday loan companies are often thought of as ruthless lenders who only seek unreasonably high interest rates for the people they lend money to. On Tuesday, a rally of nearly 200 industry members took place at the State Capitol. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:16:20 GMT)

Yen Trades Near One-Week Low Versus Dollar as Stocks Advance
March 12 (Bloomberg) -- The yen traded near a one-week low against the dollar and euro after global stocks gained, leading investors to borrow in Japan and buy higher-yielding assets. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:48:20 GMT)

Downtown discusses tattoo, massage parlors
As it stands today, message and tattoo parlors, payday loan companies and pawn shops could set up shop in downtown Salina at will. There is nothing in Salina’s zoning laws to make those businesses a conditional use, which requires approval from the Salina Planning Commission. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:32:09 GMT)

Payday loan company closing Oregon stores
Check Into Cash of Cleveland, Tenn., said Wednesday that it was closing its remaining 13 Oregon stores, blaming the state Legislature for hurting its business. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:15:19 GMT)

Protests as payday loan bill advances
DENVER - Hundreds of protesters rallied on the Capitol steps Tuesday to oppose a bill they say would kill the paydayloan industry and cost hundreds of Coloradans their jobs. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:53:49 GMT)

Treasuries Rise as Fed's Plan Unlikely to Stem Credit Losses
March 12 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries rose on speculation the Federal Reserve's measures to inject cash into the banking system won't be enough to stem credit-market losses and keep the economy from slowing. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:18:20 GMT)

Payday lenders urge letting '07 law work
As the payday lending industry fights a bill that would severely cap the fees it charges, it's asking legislators to let a new law, which mandates payment plans for its customers, work. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:10:29 GMT)

How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:24:24 GMT)

Bill targets payday lending industry
Backers of legislation to restrict Kentucky's "payday" loan industry called for lawmakers to approve a bill that would impose additional restrictions on an industry they said is flourishing. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:09:49 GMT)

Bill would limit payday lending
A bill to be considered in the House banking committee on Wednesday could help crack down on millions of dollars in illegal payday loans. The legislation, filed by Rep. Johnny Bell, D-Glasgow, would set up a database to track so-called "deferred deposit transactions," which are short-term, high-interest loans against someone's paycheck. State law prohibits more than $500 worth of such loans to ... (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:35:30 GMT)

Payday Lenders Rally Against Bill To Cap Interest Rates
DENVER -- The west steps of the Capitol were full of supporters Tuesday who voiced opposition to a bill that would cap the interest rate of payday loans at 45 percent interest. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:38:22 GMT)

Indian bond yields at 1-week low on cash hopes
MUMBAI, March 12 - Indian federal bonds yields dropped to their lowest in a week on Wednesday, after the central bank announced moves to help ease tightening of cash conditions due to tax payments and holidays this month. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:45:42 GMT)

Fed money flood floats the market
Stocks' advance is the biggest in more than 5 years Stocks roared higher Tuesday, as investors cheered the latest unscheduled move by the Federal Reserve to float the banking system and unlock credit for individual and corporate borrowers. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:53:08 GMT)

German Stocks Advance, Led by Commerzbank, Allianz, Aareal Bank
March 12 (Bloomberg) -- Germany's benchmark DAX Index rose for a second day, led by financial shares as investors speculated the U.S. Federal Reserve's plan to lend as much as $200 billion will help ease credit-market turmoil. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:39:02 GMT)

Global Swift Funding Announces Launch of New and Improved Website
Global Swift Funding , a key player in the Merchant Cash Advance industry and a premier one-stop resource for small to middle market business owners, announced today the launch of its new website, http://www.globalswiftfunding.com. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:58:00 GMT)

Progenics (PGNX) drops substantially after disappointing trial results, options players look to cash in on volatility
Two Sides to Every StoryIn Opening View this morning, we learned that Wyeth (WYE) announced that the results from a phase 3 trial of post-operative ileus revealed that the drug failed to meet its end target...( Read More ) (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:00:06 GMT)

Last Call: Cash America Shares Jump
Shares of Cash America International Inc. jumped Wednesday after an analyst said growth in the online lending market will help boost earnings this year, and upgraded the pawnshop and cash-advance company. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:30:21 GMT)

Venezuelans taking circuitous route to get dollars
In a quest for American cash, Venezuelans are flocking to the island of Curaçao to take part in a backroom scheme to get around currency controls imposed by the government of President Hugo Chávez. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:48:54 GMT)

Dollar sinks to record low vs euro, currency basket
The dollar plunged to a record low against the euro and a basket of currencies on Wednesday amid uncertainty about the long-term impact of the Federal Reserve's recent efforts to inject money into cash-starved credit markets. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:22:26 GMT)

Live Music Guide
ALLEY KATZ -- 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816. The Luchagors, Sin City, Unheard Concept and Trust In the Fall, 6 p.m. Friday, $10 in advance, $12 at door. Strike Anywhere, Riverboat Gamblers, Cloak/Dagger and Memorial, 7 p.m. Saturday, $10. The Bush League, The Avenue, Karleigh, Shoeless Joe and others, 6 p.m. Sunday, all ages, $8 in advance, $10 at door. Earth Crisis, Terror, Sworn Enemy, Shai Halud, ... (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:29:06 GMT)

Payday lending measure advances
A bill to track payday lending was sent to the House after squeaking through committee with an 8:30 p.m. vote. The House Banking and Insurance Committee heard from proponents of the legislation Wednesday morning but had to come back after voting on a tax increase and three budget bills to hear from opponents. Several lenders expressed concerns about the bill. Jim Mischner, a partner in Check ... (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:15:06 GMT)

House committee OKs payday-lending bill
A House committee yesterday approved a bill to place additional restrictions on Kentucky's "payday" loan industry on a vote of 15-8. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:01:13 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007
LAS VEGAS----Cash Systems, Inc. , a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2007 financial results on Monday March 17, 2008 at 5:00pm ET. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:55:00 GMT)

Cash-Strapped Consumers Turn To Strangers
Consumers with cash problems are turning to strangers for help. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:17:10 GMT)

Cash-Strapped Consumers Turning To Strangers
Americans looking to borrow money will likely have difficult time finding a willing lender as companies continue to lose billions from the mortgage crisis. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:08:25 GMT)

Strangers Solving Cash Problems For Some
More and more people are turning to strangers to borrow money. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:15:18 GMT)

US Cash Cattle Midday: Inactive Plains Markets
KANSAS CITY (Dow Jones)--Few changes were reported in the Plains fed cattle markets Thursday, and none appeared to advance the market toward the week's trading, market analysts and brokers said. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:09:12 GMT)

End is nigh as Gretna face cash deadline
Gretna FC edged towards almost certain closure last night when the man appointed to try to salvage the stricken club from a £1.5 million debt declared he will shut them down today if they do not find a cash injection of £30,000 to allow the team to play their Clydesdale Bank Premier League fixture with Aberdeen on Saturday. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:20:22 GMT)

Payday lender Sonic Cash to refund $150K to Coloradans
Sonic Cash LLC, an Internet lender, has agreed to refund more than $150,000 in finance charges on nearly 2,300 payday loans made to Colorado consumers in a settlement with the state, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:20:28 GMT)

Cash-Strapped Consumers Turn To Strangers
Consumers with cash problems are turning to strangers for help. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:04:24 GMT)

Cash-Strapped Consumers Turn To Strangers
Consumers with cash problems are turning to strangers for help. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:11:34 GMT)

SEC files insider trading charges related to Eurex-ISE merger
The US Securities and Exchange Commission filed an insider trading case against three individuals alleging illegal tipping and trading in advance of Eurex Frankfurt AG's $2.8 billion cash merger agreement with International Securities Exchange Holdings, Inc. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:19:46 GMT)

Euro marts bullish on Fed move
LONDON: Global stocks rallied yesterday, picking up on the sharpest advance in five years on Wall Street overnight after central banks announced a massive cash injection for stressed financial markets. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:28:46 GMT)

Armed Robbery At Pay Day Advance
The search is on for an armed robber who targeted three people as they walked in the parking lot of a pay day advance business in Spring Valley. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:43:36 GMT)

Payday lender to refund $150,000 in finance fees
Sonic Cash, an Internet payday lender based in Boise, Idaho, agreed to refund more than $150,000 in finance charges on nearly 2,300 illegal payday loans, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced Thursday. An estimated 180 Colorado consumers will receive refunds by May 12, Suthers said in a statement. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:35:27 GMT)

Senators to nudge Ohio House on payday loans
Concerned that proposed tougher payday-lending regulations are bogged down in the Ohio House, two senators said they will propose their own interest-rate caps in the Senate. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:15:27 GMT)

U.K. Gilts Advance After Bear Gets Emergency Bailout From Fed
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. government bonds rose after Bear Stearns Cos. got an emergency bailout from JPMorgan Chase & Co. and the Federal Reserve, stoking concern credit-market losses are spreading. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:26:40 GMT)

Zoning ordinance would restrict payday lenders
The number of payday loan stores on South MacArthur Boulevard could be frozen under an ordinance two Springfield aldermen and the MacArthur Boulevard Business Association want drafted. (Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:06:54 GMT)

Cash-strapped hospital gets help from commission
The Peach County Commission looked at some land and lent a hand to the hospital at Tuesday's meeting. (Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:09:27 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Drop for Third Week as Bear Stearns Gets Financing
March 15 (Bloomberg) -- The Standard & Poor's 500 Index fell for a third week after a cash crisis at Bear Stearns Cos. overshadowed the U.S. stock market's biggest one-day rally in five years. (Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:44:32 GMT)

Reverse mortgage not right for everyone
Seniors can get a lump of cash but they might outlive the funds. (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:01:15 GMT)

Your Calendar - East Lake County
Find out all the events going on in your community, and plan your week’s activities with The Times. To get listed in the calendar, contact Eastlake community coordinator Marlene A. Zloza at least 10 days in advance. (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:13:42 GMT)

Love o' the Irish
Walking along Wilmington's Riverwalk, Colleen Hayes saw the world through green shamrock-shaped glasses.Hayes and her children were clad in green and decorations to celebrate their Irish heritage as St. Patrick alighted on the city on Saturday, in advance of his official holiday Monday. (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:28:16 GMT)

LAF auctions
Bankers said that some flows were taking place into the Reserve bank’s reverse repurchase window. This was apparent from the recourse to the RBI’s liquidity adjustment facility auctions. The second LAF auction was put in place for flattening spikes anticipated due to advance tax outflows. (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:45:31 GMT)

Leveraging Partnerships
Two aged and abandoned county buildings provide the new board of supervisors with opportunities to advance the type of public-private partnerships that will be important in the months and years ahead as the slowing economy forces the local government to pinch its pennies a little tighter. (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:59:09 GMT)

MAILBAG: Your Questions Answered
Steven laments the death of the Game Boy Advance (again), gets a couple of foxes in his inbox, and wonders what it would look like if Solid Snake guest starred in Mario Kart. The mailbag is always ac (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:09:18 GMT)

A Run on the Dollar?
It was another terrible week for dollar bulls culminating in an announcement on Friday that Bear Stearns, the fifth largest US securities firm was on the verge of running out of cash and in need of a bailout by the Fed. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:21:14 GMT)

Trapped by title loan?
In December 2001, Kenneth Jones was desperate. A skilled machinist, he had been laid off when Emco Metals was bought by... (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:46:12 GMT)

The New Gold Diggers
As gold rallies, investors are pouring cash into E.T.F.'s to get a piece of the action. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT)

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Eds: This item moved previously as an advance and is now available for use. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:00:49 GMT)

Florissant reluctantly approves title loan operations
A representative for a firm that offers "consumer installment loans" says it has permission to open three Florissant offices. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:53:56 GMT)

COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Advance registration is now being taken for the first-ever local beacon search competition, which takes place Sunday, March 23, on top of Aspen Mountain. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:14:00 GMT)

Defeasance Reduces Commercial Real Estate Fees
Commercial real estate investors who favor fixed-rate debt financing occasionally find themselves having to pay prepayment penalties when they settle their debt in advance of the maturity dates of their loans. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:41:07 GMT)

Briefs
Burglars on Saturday stole a 42-inch flatscreen television and $160 in cash from a Hewitt tavern, according to the Marathon County Sheriffs Department. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:35:05 GMT)

Gold prices have Mainers looking to sell
BANGOR - As the price of gold topped $1,002 an ounce on the world market, Mainers looking for a quick infusion of cash are rummaging around in their jewelry cases and safety deposit boxes. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:10:48 GMT)

City to look at downtown exclusions
Massage and tattoo parlors, payday loan companies and pawn shops usually aren't found in central business districts, City Planner Dean Andrew said, and that's one reason why he brought those four uses before the Lee District board Tuesday to see if it would like them regulated in Salina. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:17:49 GMT)

Cash in now on your home profit?
Americans are learning a bitter lesson about the importance of building equity in their homes, instead of withdrawing it for current expenses. Now, along comes another scheme to give Americans access to their home equity -- the Rex Agreement. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:32:03 GMT)

Lehman says cash position strong as investors fret over U.S. banks
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Monday said the bank's liquidity position remains strong , as the fire sale of Bear Stearns to J.P. Morgan to prevent bankruptcy increased speculation that other big U.S. brokerages would come under pressure, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:57:33 GMT)

Payday loan legislation may avoid outlawing industry
After Georgia and North Carolina banned payday loans in 2004 and 2005, respectively, bankruptcies increased and more checks bounced, according to a 2008 study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:52:52 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Unaudited Financial Results
LAS VEGAS----Cash Systems, Inc. , a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced fourth quarter and full year 2007 financial results. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:25:00 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. Announces Contract Extension and New Location
LAS VEGAS----Cash Systems, Inc. , a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced an extension of the multi-year contract with Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for its Choctaw Casinos and the addition of another Choctaw Casino location where Cash Systems will provide its casinopc for cash advance services, ecash checking and full service booth operation. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:27:00 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Unaudited Financial Results
Cash Systems, Inc. (2109;NASDAQ:CKNN), a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:42:45 GMT)

Health calendar
Send items for the health calendar at least two weeks in advance to Health Calendar, Asheville Citizen-Times, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802; fax to 251-0585; or e-mail Melanie Moore at melmoore@citizen-times.com. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:23:54 GMT)

Federal Reserve Rep to Tout Curbing Payday Loan Excesses
Lyn Haralson has an answer for consumer advocates, community leaders and anyone else befuddled by what to do about the proliferation of payday lend.... (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:12:12 GMT)

Denogean: Payday lenders don't deserve second chance
The payday loan industry reminds me of the tobacco industry. Both offer a fatally flawed product that some people find irresistible (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:15:43 GMT)

Crude Oil, Copper Advance on Outlook for U.S. Rates (Update4)
March 18 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil and copper gained on expectations a U.S. interest-rate cut will bolster economic confidence and improve demand for raw materials. Wheat erased earlier declines while other agricultural commodities dropped. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:46:07 GMT)

European Stocks Advance; UBS, HSBC, Credit Agricole, BMW Climb
March 18 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose for the first time in four days, as earnings from Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and speculation the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates lifted financial shares. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:33:20 GMT)

European Stocks Post Biggest Advance Since January; UBS Surges
March 18 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks had their biggest advance since January, as earnings from Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and speculation the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates lifted financial shares. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:03:33 GMT)

Ark. official goes after payday lenders
Arkansas' attorney general moved Tuesday to shut down payday lending companies in the state, saying the fees they charge harmed the working poor and violated the state constitution's ban on high-interest loans. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:27:39 GMT)

Ark. Official Goes After Payday Lenders
Arkansas' attorney general moved Tuesday to shut down payday lending companies in the state, saying the fees they charge harmed the working poor and violated the state constitution's ban on high-interest loans. Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said his... (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:06:37 GMT)

State goes after payday loan companies
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas' attorney general wants to put payday lenders out of business in his state. In a letter mailed this morning, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel told the 60 or so companies to "cease and desist your lending practices." (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:19:29 GMT)

State goes after payday loan companies
Associated Press - March 18, 2008 6:13 PM ET LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas' attorney general wants to put payday lenders out of business in his state. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:22:35 GMT)

Arkansas goes after payday loan companies
Arkansas' attorney general wants to put payday lenders out of business in his state. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:33:46 GMT)

Payday Lenders Must Shut Down Or Face Lawsuits, Attorney General Says
LITTLE ROCK - Payday lenders throughout Arkansas must shut down immediately or face the likelihood of lawsuits, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Tuesday. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:35:55 GMT)

Australian, N.Z. Dollars Advance on Fed Rate Cut, Stock Gains
March 19 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose after the Federal Reserve cut the U.S. benchmark overnight rate for the sixth time since September, encouraging investors to buy higher-yielding assets. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:56:21 GMT)

Updated: McDaniel Tells Payday Lenders To Shut Down Or Face A Lawsuit
The state's Attorney General announced Tuesday morning he is shutting down all payday lenders. Those are businesses that give loans with very high interest rates attached. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:59:18 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance Most in a Month on U.S. Earnings, Fed Cut
March 19 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose the most in a month after U.S. bank earnings and a Federal Reserve interest- rate cut eased concerns that more financial companies will fail. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:19:18 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance Most in a Month on Fed Cut, Bank Earnings
March 19 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose the most in a month after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and China Merchants Bank Co. reported higher earnings, easing concern that a U.S. recession will derail corporate profit growth. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:34:02 GMT)

Arkansas Attorney General Shuts Down "Payday" Lenders
Tuesday, Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel demanded 156 "payday' lenders close their doors and forgive their outstanding loans. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:50:21 GMT)

Gone: cash, cattle, cop's ex-wife
Investigators in Canada and several U.S. states are on the hunt for a suspected Canadian con man who has left a trail of misery across small-town America. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:26:52 GMT)

Stocks Advance in Europe, Asia; UBS, National Australia Gain
March 19 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks rose in Europe and Asia for a second day as the Federal Reserve's cut in interest rates helped bolster speculation banks will weather the credit-market turmoil and China Mobile Ltd. reported higher-than-expected earnings. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:48:23 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance Most in Month on Fed Rate Cut, Earnings
March 19 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose the most in a month after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and China Mobile Ltd. reported higher-than-expected earnings, easing concern that slowing global growth will derail profit. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:49:14 GMT)

Arkansas May Ban Payday Loans
Arkansas' Attorney General is working to do away with payday loan companies in his state (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:47:39 GMT)

Wednesday March 19, 2008 - 09:24 EST
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Cash Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKNN), a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced fourth quarter and full year 2007 financial results. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:27:47 GMT)

McDaniel: Payday Lenders Must Close Or Face Suit
LITTLE ROCK — Payday lenders throughout Arkansas must shut down immediately or face the likelihood of lawsuits, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Tuesday. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:59:17 GMT)

Arkansas Attorney General Takes Aim At Payday Loan Businesses In State
(Little Rock, AR) -- Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel wants those operating more than 150 payday loan stores in the state to close up shop. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:19:14 GMT)

More Ramen? A Balanced Article About Payday Loans? Amazing!
Thanks for writing a balanced article about the payday lending industry. Like any industry, there are critics of payday lending. There are also consumers who misuse the product and have buyer's remorse, like Ms. Davis, even though she says it helped her when she needed it. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:45:40 GMT)

Ark. Official Goes After Payday Lenders
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansas' attorney general moved Tuesday to shut down payday lending companies in the state, saying the fees they charge harmed the working poor and violated the state constitution's ban on high-interest loans. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:54:52 GMT)

Beware of the alluring cash advance loan before you get burned
How are you spending your spring break? Stereotypical Florida drunkfest. Unfortunately staying in Wisconsin. Other. Feel free to leave rational and thoughtful comments about this story. But remember, the views expressed here do not reflect the views of The Advance Titan. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:42:57 GMT)

Payday lending business booming
COLUMBUS — Ohio's economy may be foundering but at least one industry is booming. A new study shows that the number of payday lending stores in Ohio grew from 107 locations in 1996 to 1,638 in 2007, a more than 15-fold increase. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:14:35 GMT)

Wall Street down as investors cash in
NEW YORK (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:03:16 GMT)

Thursday's Agenda, March 20
Items contributed must be received at least two days in advance at Calendar Desk, The Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Fifth Floor Newsroom, Miami, FL 33132-1693. Or e-mail your items to newscalendar@MiamiHerald.com. No faxes, please. To search for events throughout South Florida, click on Calendar on the left side of the screen at www.MiamiHerald.com. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:07:34 GMT)

Legislation proposed to target loan practice
Montgomery County had the fourth highest number of payday lenders in the state with 89, according to a study on payday lending stores. The top three counties were Franklin, 189; Cuyahoga, 163; and Hamilton, 125. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:43:54 GMT)

Intel Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 10 Percent
Intel Corporation's board of directors has increased its quarterly dividend on the company's common stock approximately 10 percent, to 14 cents per share. The dividend will be payable on June 1, 2008 to stockholders of record on May 7, 2008. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:27:44 GMT)

PAYDAY LENDERS’ SPOKESMAN REACT TO AG’S SHUTDOWN MESSAGE
Payday lenders in Arkansas find themselves in a curious position because state Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is both defending the Check Cashiers Act and calling for an end to the lenders’ cash advance practices, Jamie Fulmer, director of public affairs for Advance America, said. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:00:27 GMT)

New Website PayDayFinder.com Debuts as Easiest Way for Consumers to Find a Loan Center
Today, PayDayFinder, LLC, announced the launch of the innovative new online payday-loan portal PayDayFinder.com. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:48:00 GMT)

Cash America CEO Sells Shares
The president and chief executive of pawnshop operator Cash America International Inc. sold 64,550 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Wednesday. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:05:20 GMT)

Payday lender bill passes House
House Bill 500 would create a data base of payday loans so the state could better track the business that offers high-cost, short-term cash loans. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:40:51 GMT)

Beshear praises payday loan bill approved by House
Gov. Steve Beshear is praising House lawmakers who passed legislation that will allow the state to more closely monitor so-called payday loans. Beshear said the measure helps protect people who are "vulnerable and in need of short-term cash." The bill calls for the creation of a database that would allow the Office of Financial Institutions to monitor the activities of businesses that provide ... (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:43:59 GMT)

Yuan Heads for Biggest Weekly Advance in a Month on Inflation
March 21 (Bloomberg) -- The yuan headed for its biggest five-day gain in a month on speculation the currency's advance will quicken after Premier Wen Jiabao this week vowed to take ``forceful'' measures to damp inflation. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:04:03 GMT)

03/21/08 Off the Record - Valley Workshop
Off the Record, a store on the lower level of a Summitview Avenue strip mall occupied by a nail salon, a cash advance joint and various empty quarters, is -- to any offbeat music admirer in Yakima -- a habitual familiarity. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:11:01 GMT)

Contest seeks poems about human rights / Students could earn cash through their poetry
Most Americans recognize that basic human rights are the foundation of a just society, paying societal dividends in countless ways. This week, area schoolchildren will have an opportunity to explore the importance of human rights while possibly earning another type of dividend: cold cash. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:33:43 GMT)

New Website PayDayFinder.com Debuts as Easiest Way for Consumers to Find a Loan Center
New website PayDayFinder.com now makes it quick and easy to locate payday loan centers anywhere in the United States. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

House measure would create new kind of small loan
PHOENIX — Legislation that would create a new type of small loan for Arizona consumers won preliminary approval in the House of Representatives on Thursday, despite comparisons to controversial payday loans. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:14:17 GMT)

House passes payday-lending database bill
After brief but heated floor debate, legislation that would track payday lending passed the House on Thursday. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Johnny Bell, D-Glasgow, would establish a database of all outstanding loans. Opponents to the bill said it would put small mom-and-pop lenders out of business and lessen options for desperate consumers. But Rep. Jeff Hoover, R-Jamestown, argued passionately ... (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:15:36 GMT)

Spl Cash Saves Day For Gretna
SPL chiefs saved Gretna by handing out a £70,000 advance and promising to help fund the club until the end of the season. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:32:36 GMT)

House approves payday loan bill
The House passed a bill yesterday to increase oversight of Kentucky's payday loan industry over objections of some lawmakers who argued it might hurt small lenders. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:54:46 GMT)

Yuan Advances to Highest Since End of Dollar Peg on Inflation
March 21 (Bloomberg) -- The yuan rose this week, the biggest five-day gain in March, on speculation the currency's advance will quicken after Premier Wen Jiabao this week vowed to take ``forceful'' measures to damp inflation. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:49:02 GMT)

Local payday lenders open despite AG's orders
[Internet search engine queries for "cash advance Conway, AR" show results for more than a handful of payday lender locations which Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says are operating unconstitutionally. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:25:46 GMT)

Assistant Managing Editor
Antibacterial drug company Trius Therapeutics Inc. brought in $30 million in its second venture round to advance into Phase II and Phase III studies with lead program, TR-701, an oxazolidinone antibiotic that has indicated promising results from an ongoing Phase I study. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:37:53 GMT)

Payday loans to become a felony in Arizona?
Payday lending is currently under attack and could possibly become a felony in Arizona by October 2009. Payday loans can cost you, for example you can pay a fifteen-dollar fee for a $100 loan. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:36:27 GMT)

Complaint in ‘cash for vote’ case filed
BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh police yesterday recorded the statement of Samajwadi Party legislator Kishore Samrite who has alleged that opposition party members are trying to bribe him to vote for an independent candidate in the upcoming poll to the upper house of parliament. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:50:21 GMT)

States to payday lenders: Denied
Governments curb loan operators that have grown so much they often outnumber McDonald's outlets The town council of Kilmarnock , Va., celebrated St. Patrick's Day on Monday by telling one of the nation's biggest operators of payday loan shops that it is not welcome in the tiny village on Chesapeake Bay . (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:23:42 GMT)

Conway payday lender shuts down; 3 still open locally
[Of 10 central Arkansas payday lending companies contacted Friday, only one reported closing its doors this week, and it was a Conway business. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:14:35 GMT)

SPORTS CALENDAR
The 13th annual Grand Slam-Castaways KDW Tournament is set for May 9-10. Anglers will be fishing for a share of the prize purse, which includes $50,000 in cash and prizes. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:39:00 GMT)

Andy Staples: Cinderellas' coaches could be hot commodities
Here at Cinderella's Castle, everyone wanted to know how a Sweet 16 appearance might boost the three mid-major programs still alive Saturday. One ? either 12th-seeded Western Kentucky or 13th-seeded San Diego ? is guaranteed to make the Sweet 16 in the West Region. Siena, No. 13 in the Midwest, also could crash the party by beating No. 12 Villanova. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:22:31 GMT)

Fee on payday-loan businesses to be decided by voters April 8
Last fall, the Kansas City Council placed new restrictions on payday-loan establishments, including requiring an annual $1,000 fee for each of those businesses. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:36:47 GMT)

Payday-loan operations on the rise, Policy Matters Ohio says - Sheryl Harris' Plain Dealing
%%endsubhead%%While the state legislature does its best to ignore payday lending, business is hoppin'. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:12:43 GMT)

For Your Information
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Technology notebook
Dell Inc. denies an analyst report claiming 20 percent to 30 percent of laptops with so-called solid-state drives are being returned. Solid-state drives, though expensive, are seen as the next big advance in laptop computers because they're durable and light. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:17:24 GMT)

Forward premia
Besides, there was a shortage of rupee liquidity. The shortage was partly due to advance tax liabilities and some redemption of bulk deposits. The tight liquidity pulled down the forward premia at the short end. One month forward premia dropped to 0.89 per cent (1.78 per cent). (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:32:24 GMT)

Govt expenditure, mutual funds may boost liquidity
Liquidity: May ease Liquidity is likely to improve this week with the end of the outflow towards advance taxes. Banks could easily lend once again as the pressure on them would go off, said a dealer. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:57:59 GMT)

SPL: Gretna 0-3 Celtic
SPL: Cash-strapped Gretna's troubles continued as they were comfortably beaten by Celtic in Livingston (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:08:42 GMT)

Cleaning Up
Could present-day landfills be the goldmines of the future? It may sound far-fetched, but a collaboration of CU researchers is on the cusp of turning a large portion of Colorado's trash into a cash-crop for the newest wave of environmentally friendly construction materials. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:34:57 GMT)

US ponders: How deep is economic abyss?
For months, Americans have been subjected to a sort of economic water torture — a maddening drip of bad news about jobs, gas prices, sagging home values, creeping inflation, the slouching dollar and a stock market in bumpy descent. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:47:00 GMT)

Desperate for cash, many in U.S. taking high-interest 'payday' loans
U.S. states try to help consumers battle interest rates as high as 800 percent as hundreds of thousands of American homeowners fall behind on mortgage payments. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:51:10 GMT)

Police Looking For Man Who Robbed Cash Advance Store
Workers at a cash advance store say they were robbed by a man with a gun. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:36:54 GMT)

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