Cash Advance News Dec 2008

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Stocks advance in light Christmas Eve trading
Wall Street reacts with a shrug to downbeat data on employment numbers and consumer spending. Stocks rose modestly in light holiday-eve trading Wednesday after the government released downbeat but unsurprising readings on U.S. joblessness and consumer spending. (Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:48:44 GMT)

Air Canada Rises as $195 Million Loan From GE Unit Boosts Cash
Dec. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Air Canada , the country’s largest carrier, climbed as much as 13 percent in Toronto trading after agreeing with a General Electric Co. unit on a loan for as much as C$238 million ($195 million) to boost cash. (Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:15:56 GMT)

Payday loans an $8 billion U.S. industry
CLEVELAND, Tenn., Dec. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. residents pay up to $8 billion annually to secure payday loans as the financial service has exploded in popularity nationwide, officials say. (Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:34:40 GMT)

The Cash Store Financial Services Announces Results of Substantial Issuer Bid
The Cash Store Financial Services Inc. announced today the final results of its "modified Dutch-auction" type substantial issuer bid to purchase for cancellation up to $9 million of its common shares , which expired at 5:00 p.m. on December 23, 2008. (Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:11:00 GMT)

Stocks advance in light, Christmas Eve trading
NEW YORK - Wall Street rose modestly in light holiday trading Wednesday after the government released downbeat, but unsurprising, readings on rising U.S. joblessness and declining consumer spending. Advertisement: C & M Ford Sales Inc. Employee Pricing PLUS For a limited time you pay what we pay! Plus up to $6,000 cash back on most Ford vehicles! (Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:19:39 GMT)

UPI NewsTrack Business
U.S. markets up slightly ... A funereal day for SUVs ... Russia buys stake in Serb oil company ... Payday loans an $8 billion U.S. industry ... News from United Press International. (Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:19:39 GMT)

Japan Stock Futures Advance as U.S. Spending Concern Recedes
Dec. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s stock futures rose after consumer spending in the U.S. fell less than anticipated, easing concern demand in the world’s biggest economy will shrink. (Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:06:47 GMT)

Commission to Send Along Payday Ordinance Next Month
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners this week approved its version of what will be a joint city-county ordinance imposing new zoning regulations .... (Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:15:12 GMT)

'Janani' facing cash crunch
The government has `incentivised' institutional delivery by giving cash assistance under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY). (Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:35:33 GMT)

Payday lenders lose
Business not booming for Montgomery payday lenders. (Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:12:46 GMT)

Payday Lenders Lose
Payday lenders expecting a Christmas boom this year are instead finding little holiday spirit among their customers. More (Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:25:57 GMT)

NYE: To spend or not to spend
Whether you're cash-strapped or rolling in dough, there's a New Year's Eve party out there for you. (Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:44:04 GMT)

Yen Heads for Weekly Loss as Production Drops, Inflation Slows
Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- The yen headed for its first weekly decline against the dollar in two months after inflation slowed and industrial production slumped, giving the Bank of Japan more room to add cash to financial markets. (Fri, 26 Dec 2008 01:50:02 GMT)

Yen Heads for Weekly Loss as Production Drops, Inflation Slows
Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- The yen headed for its first weekly decline against the dollar in two months after inflation slowed and industrial production slumped, adding to speculation the Bank of Japan will pump cash into the economy at a faster pace. (Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:36:15 GMT)

FARINELLA: Bills to pay for working
- Want to pick up some extra cash? All it would take is a six-hour drive to Orchard Park, N.Y., and a snow shovel. (Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:46:04 GMT)

Business slow for payday lenders
MONTGOMERY | Payday lenders expecting a Christmas boom this year are instead finding little holiday spirit among their customers. (Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:43:01 GMT)

Yen Heads for Weekly Loss as Production Drops, Inflation Slows
Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- The yen headed for its first weekly decline against the dollar in two months after inflation slowed and industrial production slumped, adding to speculation the Bank of Japan will pump cash into the economy at a faster pace. (Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:57:20 GMT)

Yen Heads for Weekly Loss as Production Drops, Inflation Slows
Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- The yen headed for its first weekly decline against the dollar in two months after inflation slowed and industrial production slumped, adding to speculation the Bank of Japan will pump cash into the economy at a faster pace. (Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:32:51 GMT)

Pay Day Lender Seeing Decline This Season
MONTGOMERY, AL- Payday lenders expecting a Christmas boom this year are instead finding little holiday spirit among their customers. Several chains of stores operating in the Montgomery area say the annual (Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:49:06 GMT)

Yen Drops This Week as Japan’s Inflation Slows, Output Declines
Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- The yen headed for its first weekly decline against the dollar in two months as Japan’s inflation slowed and industrial production slumped, adding to bets the central bank will pump cash into the economy at a faster pace. (Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:51:46 GMT)

US Cash Hogs Midday: Flat-Weak In Light Volume Trade
KANSAS CITY (Dow Jones)--The Midwest direct hog markets near midday Friday are reported flat to weaker in light volume trading. (Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:29:28 GMT)

Yen Drops This Week as Japan’s Inflation Slows, Output Declines
Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- The yen posted its first weekly decline against the dollar in two months as Japan’s inflation slowed and industrial production slumped, adding to bets the central bank will pump cash into the economy at a faster pace. (Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:36:13 GMT)

Stocks up after GMAC lifeline, retail sales dip
Advertisement: C & M Ford Sales Inc. Employee Pricing PLUS For a limited time you pay what we pay! Plus up to $6,000 cash back on most Ford vehicles! (Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:05:30 GMT)

Safe Snatcher Leads Police on a Wild Chase
Suspect stole safe from Cash Advance store then led the police wrongway on the I-8, through yards, rivers and apartments. (Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:35:15 GMT)

Payday Lenders Likely to Meet Fate in Jan.
The new year will bring with it new rules governing where certain kinds of short-term lending businesses are allowed to operate in Memphis and Shelby .... (Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:16:23 GMT)

FARINELLA: Bills to pay for working
- Want to pick up some extra cash? All it would take is a six-hour drive to Orchard Park, N.Y., and a snow shovel. (Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:46:21 GMT)

Local cash advance store robbed at gunpoint
CANAL WINCHESTER -A woman working by herself in First National Cash Advance was robbed by a male suspect with a gun on Tuesday. (Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:44:38 GMT)

Yen Falls for First Time Since October as Japan’s Exports Drop
Dec. 27 (Bloomberg) -- The yen fell against the dollar for the first time since October as Japan’s exports and industrial output slumped, adding to bets the central bank will pump cash into the economy to prevent the recession from deepening. (Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:50:01 GMT)

German FM in favour of state aid for automakers: report
Germany's foreign minister and Social Democrat rival to conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel says he is in favour of state aid for German automakers, a German Sunday newspaper reported. (Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:02:28 GMT)

Celebration opportunities abound for New Year's Eve
Malone’s on Main, at 115 W. Main St., will host a New Year’s Eve party. Advance tickets cost $10. The advance package includes a private pre-party beverage package from 7 to 9 p.m. and reserved seating. After 9 p.m., admission is $5. (Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:17:03 GMT)

Oil cash bolsters chip fab
Announcement that Luther Forest plans advance is No. 4 story MALTA ? It was oil wealth from the Persian Gulf that was responsible for saving the dreams of Tech Valley.The Emirate of Abu Dhabi, an oil-rich city-state and the capital of the United Arab Emirates, stepped forward to invest at least $7 billion in Advanced Micro Devices Inc., saving the future of a $4.6 billion computer chip factory ... (Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:06:56 GMT)

Some hospitals reporting problems
Hospitals around the country are struggling to stay afloat amid the recession, although many have had financial problems for years, often blamed on Medicare, Medicaid and other government health programs that don't fully cover the costs of care for millions of patients. (Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:40:07 GMT)

When in Mexico, be flexible on the rules of the road
Gearing up for a road trip in Mexico takes a little advance planning, but it's worth the extra effort. (Sun, 28 Dec 2008 07:08:30 GMT)

A Good Rummage Sale Brings in Extra Cash
(ARA) - As the dog days of summer pass and cooler weather begins to settle in, you may begin to notice a lot of unwanted items around your house. (Sun, 28 Dec 2008 07:21:56 GMT)

2008 year in review: Big news, small news and in between
JANUARYPDBossuJan. 1: Former Benedictine High School coach Augie Bossu, who led football and baseball teams at the school from 1953-2006, dies at 91. The FBI resumes its search for the mysterious "D.B. Cooper" who hijacked an airliner in 1971,... (Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:28:37 GMT)

The Year in Review | Other local: Catching up with some other bits of 2008
Some people and events get into the news and stay there. It doesn't take much research to find out what's happening with, say, Barack Obama or the auto industry or even Britney Spears. (Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:37:43 GMT)

Whatever happened to . . . the fight over money found in wall of West Side home?
The Plain Dealer catches up with stories of 2008 in a year-end series of "Whatever happened to . . . ?" pieces running through Jan. 5. The weekly edition of the feature, which appears on Mondays and updates stories from... (Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:28:57 GMT)

REWIND on '08: Renzi indictment alters political landscape
Rural Arizona's representation in the U.S. House shifted this year, following felony charges against the incumbent. (Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:28:31 GMT)

Oil decline hits airline fuel hedges
Major U.S. airlines are cheering the jaw-dropping decline in fuel prices, but at the same time are wincing that some of the insurance they bought to hedge against fuel spikes seems to have been a waste of money. (Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:06:05 GMT)

Our critic's TV bailout plan promises to pay off in quality
Money is not the only stimulus TV needs. Cash helps, of course. But given the state of the economy, big bucks are not on the horizon, and any idea for improving the medium that relies on a huge monetary inflow is dead on arrival. Yet we can get more from TV, and we don't have to spend a lot to do so. We just have to speak out. Want 2009 to look better than 2008? USA TODAY critic Robert Bianco ... (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:30:03 GMT)

The wallet wins as cash-strapped consumers follow the bargains
THERE has been much debate as to what drives consumers to choose one shopping location over another. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:41:22 GMT)

Dollar slides against euro, yen in advance of economic reports
The dollar dropped Monday against the euro in overseas trading for a fourth day before reports this week that may show the world's largest economy is slipping further into recession. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:19:13 GMT)

Now Aamir Khan sets the cash-registers ringing with Ghajini
After Shah Rukh Khan’s successful run with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, it’s Aamir Khan who is bringing in all the earnings for Bollywood this year with Ghajini raking in Rs 40 crore in the first four days of its inauguration. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:05:43 GMT)

Inmate supposed to be free spends Xmas behind bars
SEATTLE — James S. Anderson is about to spend his fifth straight Christmas behind bars. The difference this time is he’s no longer a convict. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:42:29 GMT)

Hong Kong Stocks Rise, Halting Four-Day Drop; Cnooc, Zijin Jump
Dec. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong stocks climbed for the first time in five days as rising crude oil and gold prices lifted commodity shares, and the city’s de facto central bank added more cash into the financial system. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:37:28 GMT)

Indian Bonds Advance as Money-Market Rates Drop to Two-Week Low
Dec. 29 (Bloomberg) -- India’s 10-year bonds gained, pushing yields near the lowest since June 2004, as a drop in the cost of overnight loans made debt purchases cheaper. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:31:04 GMT)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Climb; Exxon, Chevron Rally on Crude
Dec. 29 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures rose, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index may advance for a third day as higher oil and metal prices lifted commodity producers. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:35:06 GMT)

European Stocks Advance; BP, Total, Rio Tinto and Scania Climb
Dec. 29 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks climbed for the first time in six days as higher oil and metals prices lifted commodity producers, outweighing concern that the global economy is deteriorating. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:05:09 GMT)

Most European Stocks Advance; BP, Total and Rio Tinto Climb
Dec. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Most European stocks climbed as higher oil and metals prices lifted commodity producers, outweighing concern that the global economy is deteriorating. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:51:09 GMT)

Bars prepare for New Year's Eve
Some local hot spots offer advance tickets for partiers looking to save money Dec. 31. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:28:16 GMT)

Cash at 18-Year High Makes Stocks a Buy at Leuthold (Update3)
Dec. 29 (Bloomberg) -- There’s more cash available to buy shares than at any time in almost two decades, a sign to some of the most successful investors that equities will rebound after the worst year for U.S. stocks since the Great Depression. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:43:29 GMT)

Payday lender asks NH OK on high-interest loans
Associated Press - December 29, 2008 4:35 PM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A payday lender that says it can't make enough money under a new interest rate cap in New Hampshire now wants the banking... (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:34:50 GMT)

Cash at 18-Year High Makes Stocks a Buy at Leuthold (Update4)
Dec. 29 (Bloomberg) -- There’s more cash available to buy shares than at any time in almost two decades, a sign to some of the most successful investors that equities will rebound after the worst year for U.S. stocks since the Great Depression. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:45:19 GMT)

Payday lender asks NH OK on high-interest loans
A payday lender that says it can't make enough money under a new interest rate cap in New Hampshire now wants the banking commissioner's permission to change its loan offerings -- but not the high rates it charges. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:28:35 GMT)

GM, Chrysler due to see first of federal loan money
Payday is coming soon for two of Detroit's Big Three automakers. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:08:35 GMT)

Millstone Warriors to host a comedy night
The Millstone Warriors Basketball Association will host a Comedy Night starting at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Clarksburg Inn, 465 Stagecoach Road, in the Clarksburg section of Millstone. The adults-only evening will feature laughs, finger foods, a raffle and a cash bar. Tickets are $30 in advance and $30 at the door. Comedian Vic DiBitetto will headline the event. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:36:38 GMT)

Norfolk man arrested in Newport News robbery
NEWPORT NEWS Police arrested a 21-year-old man who was wanted in connection with the Dec. 15 robbery of a Newport News Advance America Cash Advance. Jahlill Joel Wiley, of Norfolk, was charged with robbery, abduction and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, a Newport News police news release said. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:37:50 GMT)

Police say one man behind two robberies, two assaults
Police believe the same man robbed two cash checking businesses in Upper Arlington yesterday and assaulted a clerk at each location. The armed robber got away with an unspecified amount of money, Upper Arlington police said. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:37:53 GMT)

Wait, don’t write off 2009 just yet
ASHEBORO — The year 2008 seems set to end, not with a bang but with a whimper. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:34:38 GMT)

State law may bar high-interest loans by payday lender
CONCORD -- A payday lender that says it can't make enough money under a new interest rate cap in New Hampshire now wants the banking commissioner's permission to change its loan offerings -- but not the high rates it charges. ... - By NORMA LOVE The Associated Press (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:25:44 GMT)

Payday lender seeks approval for lines of credit
CONCORD, N.H. — A South Carolina-based payday lender that says it can't make enough money under a new interest rate cap in New Hampshire now wants the banking commissioner's permission to change its loan offerings but not the high rates it charges. Banking Commissioner Peter Hildreth... (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:43:24 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance on Earnings Optimism; BHP Rises on Oil
Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose, paring the regional benchmark index’s worst annual decline on record, on speculation government support and cost cuts will bolster company earnings. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:17:32 GMT)

Payday lender hopes to dodge rate cap
The lights have gone out at Main Street Payday Advance in Concord. A sign posted on the door explains that the store is closed "due to recent legislation passed by your elected officials!" (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:32:00 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance on Earnings Optimism; BHP Rises on Oil
Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose, paring the regional benchmark index’s worst annual decline on record, amid speculation governments will step up measures to shore up the global economy and bolster earnings growth. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:51:46 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance on Earnings Optimism; BHP Rises on Oil
Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose, paring the regional benchmark index’s worst annual decline on record, amid speculation governments will step up measures to bolster the global economy and corporate earnings growth. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:51:44 GMT)

Earn last-minute holiday cash
It's not too late to make some extra cash for the holidays. You might find opportunities in surprising places. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:09:50 GMT)

Payday lender Advance America asks New Hampshire to let it offer high-interest loans
A payday lender that says it can't make enough money under a new interest rate cap in New Hampshire now wants the banking commissioner's (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:01:34 GMT)

Payday lenders find fertile place on Web
CashNet booming, but some states are toughening rules CashNetUSA.com isn't your typical financial-services business. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:18:59 GMT)

Obama's paycheck bonus
For many cash-strapped workers, Barack Obama's plan to stimulate the economy could mean more take-home money in their paychecks. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:05:36 GMT)

Payday Lenders Thrive on Wild Web
CashNetUSA.com isn't your typical financial-services business. For one, at a time when 140,000 industry jobs have been lost nationally year to date, the Chicago-based online payday lender is hiring. For another, the headquarters' vibe conjures up the freewheeling tech-boom era. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:50:45 GMT)

In giving initial approval to an ordinance limiting distances between future payday loan offices in Casa Grande to a ...
Arizona law gives a special exemption for payday loans, allowing annual interest rates approaching 400 percent. The basic consumer lending cap is 36 percent. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:12:49 GMT)

Cigarette Tax Hike, Payday Lending Ban Top Legislative Agenda
When the General Assembly convenes Jan. 13 for the latest two-year legislative session, lawmakers in both chambers will try to put the snuff on big tobacco and sling harpoons at legal loan sharks in the payday lending industry. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:30:24 GMT)

Thief Targeting Cash Advance Stores
Police need your help finding a thief who has had a busy week targeting Cash Advance Stores. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:10:36 GMT)

Wall Street gains as GMAC gets financing
Wall Street staged a big advance in the next to last session of 2008 Tuesday after Washington's latest lifeline to the auto industry bolstered hopes that the government will do whatever is necessary to cut short the recession. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:19:50 GMT)

Payday lender loses appeal in Missouri cases
An Overland Park-based payday lender's attempt to bar borrowers from pursuing class-action lawsuits is “unconscionable,” a Missouri appeals court has ruled. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:39:36 GMT)

Man charged in fraud attempt
A man tried to get an $1,800 cash advance using a fraudulent credit card at a downtown bank on Monday, city police said Tuesday. The [...] (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:47:37 GMT)

Earn last-minute holiday cash
It's not too late to make some extra cash for the holidays. You might find opportunities in surprising places. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:39:50 GMT)

UBS of Switzerland Sells Shares in Bank of China (Update2)
Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- UBS AG , Switzerland’s biggest bank, sold its stake in Bank of China Ltd. to raise cash as a three-year lockup period ended today. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:07:15 GMT)

Va payday lending law takes effect Thursday
Some of the nation’s most sweeping payday lending reforms will take effect in Virginia. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:06:20 GMT)

Payday lenders find fertile place on Web
CashNetUSA.com isn't your typical financial-services business. For one, at a time when 140,000 industry jobs have been lost nationally year to date, the Chicago-based online payday lender is hiring. For another, the headquarters' vibe conjures up the freewheeling tech-boom era. Jeans are the norm; one manager even sports a bandanna. The break room features a foosball table and a Nintendo Wii. ... (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:10:01 GMT)

Calif. Taxpayers Due Refunds May NOT Get Cash
California's Controller warns that the budget deficit is bleeding the state of cash so quickly, that some debts -- including tax refunds -- may soon be paid with IOUs. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:36:31 GMT)

Gunman robs cash advance business of almost $1,300 in Port St. Lucie
Detective T.J. Scherle said the man entered the business about 12:45 p.m. and put a stocking over his head. He pulled out a silver revolver and demanded cash from two tellers, who emptied their drawers. The robber made off with $1,285. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:27:17 GMT)

Port St Lucie working armed robbery
Suspect robs the Advance America Cash Advance on US 1 in Port St Lucie. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:45:07 GMT)

Virginia payday lending law takes effect Thursday
Some of the nation's most sweeping payday lending reforms will take effect in Virginia. Already, some lenders are getting around the new law by offering different types of loans. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:12:25 GMT)

As Virginia's payday lending limits take effect, lenders offer products not covered by law
Some of the nation's most sweeping payday lending reforms will take effect in Virginia. Already, some lenders are getting around the new law (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:19:26 GMT)

New Va. payday lending law takes effect Jan. 1
RICHMOND, Va. -- Some of the nation's most sweeping reforms on payday lenders will take effect in Virginia Thursday, but some short-term, high-interest lenders are getting around the new law by offering different types of loans. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:37:31 GMT)

MARKET TALK:CME Live Cattle Still Down; Dec To Expire
1222 EST [Dow Jones] - CME live cattle remain lower on spot-Dec selling in advance of the contract's 1 p.m. EST expiration. Traders work Feb/Jun spreads and others sell April and buy June while waiting for this week's cash cattle trade to take shape. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:59:23 GMT)

New Va. payday lending law takes effect Jan. 1
Some of the nation’s most sweeping reforms on payday lenders will take effect in Virginia Thursday. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:09:53 GMT)

Payday lending rate cap among new laws in NH
New Hampshire is giving payday lenders the gong as it rings in the New Year. A law that takes effect Thursday caps the interest rate on small loans at 36 percent a year, which the industry has said will put it out of business. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:19:45 GMT)

Virginia's New Payday Loan Law May Have Little Effect
Some of the nation's most sweeping reforms on payday lenders will take effect in Virginia Thursday, but some short-term, high-interest lenders are getting around the new law by offering different types of loans. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:43:33 GMT)

Canada Stocks Rally, Paring 2008 Decline, as Gold, Oil Advance
Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian stocks rose a third day, paring the market’s biggest annual drop since 1931, as banks and commodity producers gained on speculation interest rate cuts and economic aid will shore up consumer demand. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:03:15 GMT)

Lenders Find Loopholes Around Virginia Law Limiting Payday Loans
Payday loans are going to be harder to get come Jan. 1, at least that's what Virginia lawmakers hope. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:12:57 GMT)

Payday lending rate cap, boat speed limit new laws
New Hampshire is giving payday lenders the gong as it rings in the New Year. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:13:17 GMT)

Clampdown on payday loans starts Thursday
A clampdown on high-cost instant loans takes effect Thursday, but lenders already are finding ways around it—and legislators are steamed. Despite new restrictions by the 2008 General Assembly, some payday lenders have recently won approval from Virginia’s business watchdog agency, the State Corporation Commission, to offer loans with potentially unlimited fees. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:36:09 GMT)

Cash-Rich Predators, Frugal Buyers In 2009
After the whirlwind that was 2008, that may be truer than ever. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:21:21 GMT)

Cash-Rich Predators, Frugal Buyers In 2009
Predictions are a fool's errand, an old saying goes. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:21:21 GMT)

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