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Retirement planning for the self-employed: Why you need a plan and what are the best options
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There was a time when people thought that a pension and Social Security income was enough to cover the costs of retirement. Today, the majority of consumers are saving for their retirement years through a variety…
Ruthless fraudster ordered to pay back just £1 after scamming friends, colleagues and ex-partner out…
A ruthless fraudster has been ordered to repay just £1 after scamming his friends, colleagues and ex-partner out of £113,513 under a bogus investment scheme. Matthew Normyle, 41, invited seven people to invest in his boiler business, which!-->…
Earnipay leverages integrated finance to offer frictionless transactions to generate on-demand…
Earnipay, the fintech startup committed to improving workforce productivity and financial well-being by giving employees flexible, on-demand access to their earned wages before payday, has partnered with OnePipe to…
COVID woes prompt more states to require financial literacy courses | Education
Studies have long shown that high school students are woefully misinformed about personal finances and how…
Florida Digital Lending Market 2022-2030 Analysis and Key Vendor Key Business Strategies – The New…
According to the Market Statsville Group (MSG), the Florida Digital Lending Market it is estimated that the size goes from $5.2 billion in 2021 for $18.1 billion by 2030to CAGR of 16.9% from 2022 to 2030. Consistent credit…
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Companies usually treat these loans due to the fact that they sign incentives or…
This week at the General Assembly
Monday, April 25, 202212 p.m.; State House LibraryTHE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF RHODE ISLAND TO HOLD A PRESS CONFERENCE WITH RIGOP PRESIDENT SUE CIENKI AND SENATE MINORITY WHIP JESSICA DE LA CRUZOn Monday, April 25, the Rhode Island Republican…
The film adaptation of “Streets of Rage” is in the works
Sega Genesis' streets of anger the franchise would be coming to the big screen. Sources Deadline that John Wick creator Derek Kolstad wrote a script adaptation on the spec. are also involved Sonic franchise producers dj2 Entertainment…
Why Tax Refund Loans Are Bad: Fees, Interest, and Risk
Last-minute filers are scrambling to ship their returns to the Internal Revenue Service by the 2021 tax year deadline of Monday, April 18, and are likely anxiously awaiting a big check via their refund of tax. Some tax firms or…
Three-digit interest rates could be banned similar to payday lenders law
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Kentucky law allows triple-digit interest rates on certain loans. The logic of the 1960s law was simple. Consumers have the option of paying the price in cash or the price on credit, but the price on credit can…
compared to create or go beyond are dangerous, and studies nationwide show that each of them brings
compared to create or go beyond are dangerous, and studies nationwide show that each of them brings
Less Complicated Seashore Home Shield May Increase Pacific Circumstances to…
Step 3. New regulations move away from payday loans and other major borrowing items
Step 3. New regulations move away from payday loans and other major borrowing items
Essentially, we might be able to accept this survey with each of your own primary variables in…
UK buyers of Westfield shopping centers get BNPL option
Customers at more than a dozen stores in London's Westfield shopping centers and Stratford City can now use a buy it now, pay later (BNPL) option when shopping, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday (April 6).
Clearpay Finance Solutions, a…
Bankruptcy And Employment | On your debt
Will bankruptcy affect my job?A question frequently asked by our clients who are considering declaring…
P2P Loans vs Payday Loans
The cost of living is rising and more of us will likely be looking for consumer credit solutions in the near future.
There are a number of options available to consumer borrowers, from overdraft facilities to credit cards.…
‘We can stop sinking’: Lawmakers mark anniversary of Illinois’ break with payday…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) – Lawmakers celebrated the one-year anniversary of the passage of the Predatory Loan Prevention Act (PLPA) on Wednesday.
The PLPA sets a statutory maximum interest rate for consumer loans at 36%.…
Bringing personal finance to the classroom for Gen Z
"When it's mandatory, everyone has access," said Rebecca Maxcy, director of the Financial Education Initiative at the University of Chicago.Update March 18, 2022, 9:32 p.m. ETWhile progress between the states is encouraging, there's still…
Application period in Nevada closes in 3 days
Nevada Congresswoman Annie Black, who was planning to run for the state Senate but changed course to run for Congress, officially filed her case for the 4th District on Wednesday.
Black made headlines in 2021 when she resisted demands…
Rural Americans are more likely to have lower incomes and assets than urban residents
A new brief released by the Employee Benefits Research Institute titled “Understanding the Financial Differences Between Rural and Urban Americans,” found that people living in rural areas were more likely to have lower incomes and…
Global Payday Loan Services Market Estimate 2022-2028 Analysis by Key Players like Wonga, Cash…
“The latest study titled “Global Payday Loan Services Market 2022 by Key Players, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2028” released by Affluence Market Report, provides an analysis of the current and future scenario of the global…
Payment Processor That Helped Fake Bilk Discount Clubs Consumers to Pay $2.3M in FTC Case
A payment processor that allegedly helped a bogus discount club system debit tens of millions of dollars from consumers without authorization will have to pay $2.3 million and face a permanent ban from working with high-end customers. risk…
Leveraging Technology to Improve Financial Inclusion in the United States
By Ismail Amla, Executive Vice President, Professional Services, NCR Corporation
The benefits of financial inclusion are known and numerous. Households that lack access to bank accounts or relatively affordable mechanisms…
Why Clair is different from other pay-as-you-go providers
Over the past few decades, “real wages” have remained generally stagnant while inflation has steadily increased. This not only affected workers' hopes of achieving the ever-elusive "American dream," but also!-->!-->…
Why would anyone want to get out of debt?
Why would anyone want to get out of debt?Think about it. You borrow money. You can use this money now. Then you can pay it back slowly, over time. Who wouldn't want this deal?You might expect a financial planner to say that everyone…
How to get the most out of Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Money / Financial Planning…
New Economic Justice Loans Set New Standard for Lending to Minority Businesses
3% fixed interest, no fees, no credit score, decided by peer loan committeeWASHINGTON, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former US Comptroller of the Currency and Current President of LISEP Gene Ludwig and CEO of NACA Bruce Marks today…
Payday Loan Statistics | The bank rate
Here's a breakdown of payday loan demographics by parental status. Parents are more likely to take out payday loans than non-parents.
Parental status
Percentage having used a personal loan
non-relative
5%
relative
8%
payday…
Ballot proposal would cap ‘predatory’ interest rates for payday loans
LANSING, MI — A polling committee is busy asking a question about the November ballot that would prevent payday lenders from charging “predatory” interest rates if approved by voters.The Michiganders for Fair Lending campaign officially…
Naspers invests R15m in earned wage access platform Floatpays
Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, South African CEO of Naspers.
Naspers, through its R1.4 billion technology investment vehicle Naspers Foundry, announced a R15 million ($1 million)…
MANDEL: The killer is sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for 18 years
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Abdiljibar Mahamoud beheaded his ex Brittney Newman in front of their two young children in 2018
Brittney Newman, 25, was beheaded in front of her two children…
These Arms Are Snakes release rarities compilation (splatter vinyl pre-order and new video)
After playing two reunion shows in Seattle last summer, These arms are serpents now comes out a compilation of rarities, Duct tape and shivering crows, April 15 via Suicide Squeeze. It includes songs from the band's 2008 split with Russian…
Proceedings of the last full day of the 2022 session
The sun rose Wednesday on the last full day of New Mexico's 30-day legislative session for 2022, as lawmakers adjourned to agree on a budget for fiscal year 2023 and the fate of many bills, including omnibus voting rights and election…
Are financial regulators too political or not political enough?
Financial regulation becomes a catch-22: Regulators are too politicized to be left unattended, but they are not politicized enough for elected officials to control them adequately.
Generally speaking, financial…
Payday loans in Norwalk Fairfield County Ct –
This is a very common situation among freelancers because their income is not the same all the time. I didn't want to ask my partner for money, so I turned to Payday-Loans-Cash-Advance.net. The potential lender was found a few…
Canadian judge authorizes police to remove truckers blocking Ambassador Bridge
Morawetz said the order would take effect at 7 p.m. Friday.Related:"It gives individuals the opportunity and the time to clear the area," he said in the original ruling.The Detroit-Windsor, Ont., span has been largely closed since Monday by…
Low Foam Surfactants Market Expected to Witness Notable Growth by 2030
Global Low Foam Surfactants Market The report authored by Data Lab Forecast (DLF) contains all industry and regional profiles along with market growth initiators details provided comprehensively. The Low Foam Surfactants market…
NOTICE: Small, short-term loans may be processed by mail
Published on February 8, 2022 at 11:03 am
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This story also appeared in the…
2022 Affiliate Market Size and Analysis by 2029
The latest Affiliate Market report published by Value Market Research provides detailed market analysis including market size, share, value, growth and trends for the period 2020-2027. The affiliate market is large, with…
‘The OC’ and ‘Gotham’ Star implore celebrities to stop pushing crypto on…
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 23: Ben McKenzie attends the Tribeca TV Festival preview of Gotham at Cinepolis Chelsea on September 23, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for the Tribeca TV Festival)
The…
TUSD prepares students for financial literacy
While a majority of high school students won't have to worry about filing taxes this year, Turlock Unified School District is offering financial literacy classes to help equip them with the tools they need in coming years. “TUSD students…
All the financial changes coming in February and how they might affect you
THERE are some big changes coming in February that could impact your bank balance.
From interest rate hikes to rising energy bills, there are important dates for your diary next month.
1There are several key financial changes coming in…
Why banks are eliminating overdraft fees | Personal finance
"Overdraft fees are deeply unpopular with consumers, and consumers now have more choice," says Leigh Phillips, CEO of fintech nonprofit SaverLife and chairman of the Consumer Advisory Board of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.…
Equifax: Head of the Equifax Foundation talks about financial inclusion with Authority…
At the heart of Equifax's goal is to help people live their best financial lives. That's why we're constantly innovating our solutions to promote greater financial inclusion and empower consumers to take…
Top Broker Search Trends of the Last Three Years Revealed
"As we move forward into 2022, we appear to be entering another phase for the sector, as we leave behind the low rates that have dominated the market for so long."…
German publishers push for third-party cookies
Google started the week with another complaint.
This time it's a group of German publishers and advertisers calling on the European Union (EU) to halt the search giant's plan to end the use of third-party cookies, the report reported.…
[COLUMN] Achieve freedom by getting rid of your mountain of debt —
The TOUGH financial times caused by the pandemic are pushing consumers to the limit. Chargebacks and overdue credit card balances are on the rise again. Faced with layoffs and tough economic times, many people are turning to their…
CFPB official says payday advance products can be loans
Consumer groups say Trump-era guidelines have been misusedAdvocate General says agency should clarify position(Reuters) - An official with the U.S. Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection said the agency was rethinking its Trump-era…
Swindon charities helped with £130,000 community grants
VOLUNTEER groups and small charities in Swindon have received a New Year's boost with vital grants totaling over £130,000 from the Wiltshire Community Foundation.
Many community grants awarded by the charity, the…
Mum who couldn’t afford to feed herself pays off £9,000 debt and forgave home loan
Exclusive: Tracy Prees, 47, was £10,000 in debt at her worst two years ago after taking out overdrafts, credit cards and loans – but she has since turned her life aroundTracy Prees shared her debt journey (Image: Tracy Prees)A single mum!-->…
Statehouse Weekly Update: State of the State Address, Testimony on Partisan School Board Races |…
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Mayors and County Director share legislative priorities
BERNALILLO - Local government leaders in the Rio Rancho region are pushing to hold their own elections and secure state funds for local projects during the next legislative session.
Mayors Gregg Hull of Rio Rancho, Jack Torres of…
Online loans via Ipass launch loan consolidation service
Ipass Loans is a website dedicated to reducing the time and frustration of getting a short term loan, even if the borrower has bad credit references. The website contains links to a range of lenders who work with borrowers who may have…
What happens if I default on a payday loan?
If you need fast cash to get you next paycheck, a payday loans is the best option. This could be a great option if you don’t have credit or can’t get approved for any other types of loans. Payday loans are possible, but they can!-->…
Broward and Alachua counties stick to mask warrants despite financial sanctions
Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran announced Monday that the state's education department has started withholding funds from the two counties over their mask requirements. Statements from county school principals on Tuesday…
State of Wyoming Arranges with Campbell County Health Over Medicaid Billing Audit
The Wyoming State Capitol lit up at night during the 2020 session. (Mike Vanata / WyoFile)
CASPER, Wyo - Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill announced Friday that the Campbell County Hospital District has reached a civil…
Data loss prevention: what is DLP and why is it important?
What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?
Data Leak Prevention, also known as Data Leak Prevention, is a program that combines technologies, policies, and processes to prevent unauthorized personnel from gaining access to an organization's…
Langley-based financial institute donates $ 5,000 to improve support for youth mental health –…
With a generous donation, youth in care can expect to receive increased mental health support.
Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union, headquartered in Langley, donated $ 5,000 to SOS Children's Village BC and…
OU president delivers state of university speech at board meeting
The Ohio University board met in committees on Friday to discuss, among other things, the FY22 budget and to hear from OU president Hugh Sherman before the semester begins.The Resources, Facilities and Affordability Committee met on Friday…
Don’t buy Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) for its next dividend without doing these checks
Cabot Company The stock (NYSE: CBT) is about to trade off-dividend in three days. The ex-dividend date occurs one day before the record date, which is the day on which shareholders must be on the books of the company to receive a…
Episode 1: So I was the caregiver
In the first episode of Fair Shares, a Washington Post Creative Group and MassMutual podcast on helping smart women plan for a better financial future, host Bola Sokunbi - a financial education trainer and CEO of Clever Girl Finance -…
Do you have a student? Important Documents About The Health Care, Finances, And Education They (And…
August is upon us, and you may soon be sending kids to college (virtually or in person). If your child is 18 years of age or older, you and your child will need to take simple steps so that in an emergency you can make decisions about your…
Non-life insurers will suffer longer from pandemic: CEO of Liberty General
The uncertainty over the personal and financial health of the public resulting from the pandemic and its spillover effects on the general insurance industry will persist longer as the loss of livelihoods and worsening income disparities…
Newsom’s single-payer healthcare promise slows
In summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom has previously backed single-payer medical coverage, but has stepped back in gradually adding Californians to the state's Medi-Cal program.…
District 203 teachers’ union could strike if settlement is not reached
Possible strike
Teachers in Naperville School District 203 may go on strike if a settlement is not reached between the union representing them and the school district before the first day of school.
A discussion between the education…
PSG believe signing Messi would work within financial fair play rules
Paris St-Germain are convinced that signing Lionel Messi would pay off in the long run and could sign him within a week, according to the PA news agency.…
New Candidate for Senior Banking Regulator Sees Risks in Crypto and Fintechs
Following the departure of Mr. Otting in May 2020, Brian P. Brooks served as Acting Controller. On two occasions, Mr. Trump has submitted his candidacy for a full term, but the Senate has never moved to confirm it. Mr Brooks has approved…
Social Security Numbers, Financial Information May Have Been Exposed in Data Breach Affecting Yale…
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WTNH) - Yale New Haven Health announced Friday that it was among a large number of organizations affected by an Elekta data breach.
According to Yale New Haven Health, Elekta is a software company that…
AGCO Corporation’s (NYSE: AGCO) fundamentals look pretty strong: Could the market be wrong…
It's hard to get excited after looking at the recent performance of AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), as its stock has fallen 17% in the past three months. But if you pay close attention to it, you might understand that its strong financial data…
Zafin and Codat join forces to provide more funding
TORONTO and LONDON, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Zafin, the world's leading SaaS pricing and cloud-native product platform for financial institutions, today announces its partnership with Codat, a technology company that enables small…
Deerfield Beach | Baptist Health Primary Care
Resources for hospital data
The Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) makes data on hospital pricing and performance available on its website at Pricing.FloridaHealthFinder.Gov. The service package information is a…
Lionel Messi new contract: Barcelona and star reach agreement on five-year contract
Lionel Messi will continue to be…
Is the strong financial outlook the driving force behind Jindal Poly Films Limited’s NSE:…
Jindal Poly Films (NSE: JINDALPOLY) shares are up a considerable 31% in the past three months. Given the company's impressive performance, we decided to take a closer look at its financial metrics, as a company's long-term financial…
Students likely to have a favorable week; know what’s in store for your zodiac sign
New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: If you're wondering how your week ahead will be, scroll down below and take a look at your weekly horoscope prediction. This will help you plan your week accordingly.
Aries
This week will be…
Milestone of the pandemic era: forbearance loans of less than 2 million euros
In Black Knight's latest weekly forbearance reports, which tracks COVID-related forbearance activity since the start of the pandemic, researchers predicted a "bigger improvement" this week as 218,000 plans made the subject to…
Aryes talks about SME profitability and financial data
There are dozens of FinTech platforms targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the market today, and the list of solutions designed to help entrepreneurs manage their money continues to grow.
For many SMEs, the pandemic has…
Latest coronavirus: Minneapolis Fed to require employees to be vaccinated
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis will require current and future employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, making it one of the first federal agencies in the United States known to introduce a vaccine mandate.The bank…
Five ways to prepare for a personal financial crisis
Five Ways To Prepare For A Personal Financial Crisis Photo credit: BCCL
New Delhi: Since Covid-19 hit, it has drastically changed our lifestyles, our thought process,…
Baptist Health Hardin appoints new CFO to its team
Baptist Health Hardin has appointed Cora McPherson to its leadership team. As vice president of hospital financial operations, McPherson provides key financial analysis and forecasting to Hardin, one of Kentucky's largest healthcare…
Trahan announces $ 4.7 million in COVID-19 relief funds for the district – Sentinel and…
LOWELL - Three community development finance institutions in Massachusetts' 3rd Congressional District received a total of $ 4,717,530 from an interim federal relief plan adopted in December, according to a press release from U.S.…
Insiders say healthy reserve funds are ‘essential’ for condominium associations
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) - In the wake of the Surf tragedy, some local municipalities are pushing for condominium associations to reconsider their inspection policies and become more proactive in carrying out necessary repairs.But a…
Tendo Systems, backed by Jefferson Health, wins $ 50 million to digitize patient journey
The product of a new kind of innovation model, Tendo Systems raised $ 50 million in a Series B round of funding.
The round, led by existing investor Lux Capital with additional participation from General Catalyst, raised the valuation of…
Financial health of Canadian defined benefit pension plans continues to improve in second quarter…
TORONTO, June 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a global professional services leader providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, today announced that the aggregate funding ratio of Canadian pension plans…
Introducing Arcosa (NYSE: ACA), a stock that has climbed 44% in the past year
On average, over time, the stock markets tend to rise higher. This makes the investment attractive. But if you choose this route, you will buy stocks below the market. Unfortunately for the shareholders, while the Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE:…
Samsung Heavy leases drillship from Italian Saipem
This photo provided by Samsung Heavy Industries Co. on Tuesday shows a drillship built by the shipbuilder. (Samsung Heavy Industries Co.)Samsung Heavy Industries Co. has signed an agreement to lease its drilling vessel to Italian oil…
Is the recent stock market performance of Saregama India Limited (NSE: SAREGAMA) linked to its…
Most readers already know that Saregama India (NSE: SAREGAMA) stock has risen significantly by 86% in the past three months. Given the company's impressive performance, we decided to take a closer look at its financial metrics, as a…
How to take a financial health check
These days, being in good physical shape seems to be everyone's top priority. We go to great lengths to make sure our bodies are in great shape, inside and out. We do workouts, diets, and do physical exams every now and then to make sure…
Study examines financial vulnerability of older New Zealanders
Associate Professor Helen Roberts.A new study from the University of Otago has examined the financial vulnerability of older New Zealanders, with findings showing that Maori, Pacific Islanders and women have lower levels of financial…
Letter: Changes to GM Food Laws Will Put Public Health at Risk
As a long-time contributor to medical biotechnology, I write to express my deep disagreement with Camilla Cavendish (“We Must Overcome the Fear of Genetic Engineering in Our Food”, Opinion, June 19). Cavendish justifies the…
Apps give workers instant access to wages, but at what cost?
Employers who sign up for these services like them because they don't affect their payroll operations - the funds requested come from so-called payroll companies - and can set them apart in a tight labor market. They can be linked to…
Payday lender Cash America fined over allegations of robot signing, military scams
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) director Richard Cordray announced the fine on CashAmerica on Wednesday. (Jacquelyn Martin / AP) For five years, employees of Cash America, one of the nation's largest payday lenders, have…
Students go into debt to pay their rent
According to a student housing survey, more than a third take on more debt from commercial lenders to pay rent.
When we take into account students who have borrowed from friends, families and employers, the proportion…
Dollar Financial ordered to reimburse £ 15.4 million to customers | Payday loans
Britain's second-largest payday lender was ordered to repay £ 15.4million to 147,000 customers after regulators discovered it was lending more to borrowers than they could afford to repay.
The Money Shop and other brands operated by Dollar…
Payday Loans Decline As Lenders Exploit Loophole Local News
"That would have been a good law," says Bob Anderson, a consumer protection attorney for Legal Action Wisconsin who lobbied for payday loan reform in the 2009-2010 legislative session, when Democrats controlled the government. Legislative…
Chattanooga’s salary king justified illegal business by donating money to charity
Carey Brown, right, speaks to funders at the launch of the Covenant Values Foundation.
Criminal convictions in a breakdown union › Carey Vaughn Brown - Criminal Wear, Crime›…
Zopa among cheapest personal loan providers as borrowers urged to shop
ZOPA has been rated as one of the cheapest personal loans on the market right now, but there are warnings that borrowers don't know how low the rates can be.
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Main Line ‘Payday Loan Godfather’ Jailed | New
PHILADELPHIA >> A 77-year-old Main Line man described as the "godfather of payday loans" was sentenced…
Economics Seminar Series and Brown Bags | College of Business
Fall 2021 Seminar Series Calendar
Coordinators: Kym Pram (committee chair), Frank Fossen, Anna Solokova, Peter Toth, Dilek Uz and Jingjing Yang
All seminars are held in person, unless otherwise specified.
Spring 2021 Seminar Series…
Keith Rabois Leads $ 1.5 Million Funding Round for “Even”, an Interest-Free Mobile…
A startup whose first product is a mobile money management app called Even, designed to provide low-income workers with interest-free credit to help them make ends meet between paychecks, has raised 1.5 million dollars in a fundraising…
Hy-Vee to Settle Data Breach Class Action
Hy-Vee has reached a preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by customers whose credit and debit card information was leaked following a massive data breach at some of the company's stores, according to a published report.…
Payday Loans Still Popular Among Latvians / Article
Payday loans - short term loans with high interest rates - are still very popular among Latvians. A survey by the Center for Consumer Rights Protection (PTAC) reveals that 10% of Latvians have used these short-term loans…
Most Disruptive MBA Startups of 2020: Tack, University of Virginia (Darden)
MBA program: University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
Industry: FinTech, Digital payments
Name (s) of the founding student: Alexander Spencer and Stephen Joy
Brief description of the solution: Tack is a payment platform that…
LA County fails to keep young incarcerated safe
A probation officer and an inmate at Camp Scudder, an LA County juvenile facility in Sylmar. (Bethany Mollenk of the Los Angeles Times)A little after the World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic in the spring…
Poor people face greater financial hardship in regions with greatest income inequality
While some rely on friends and neighbors to help them with their groceries, the poor may need to put themselves at risk from COVID-19 by venturing on public transport for supplies. Depending on where they live, they may not trust anyone…
Wonga, a ‘direct talk’ payday loan startup, found sending fake law firm letters –…
Wonga's staple TV ad campaign, featuring cute "elderly" puppets, carries the company's slogan "The Straight Talk Money". But, following a decision by the British regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the British payday…
Payday loan cost cap unveiled by George Osborne | Payday loans
George Osborne executed a hasty political turnaround, surprising even Liberal Democratic ministers in the coalition, when he ended years of resistance and announced a legal cap on the overall cost of payday loans.
As a sign of the speed…
California lawmakers consider legislation to restrict payday lending – The Mercury News
California has a long history of allowing payday loans and its triple-digit interest rates, which many states see as predatory. But the legislature this week will consider a bill to curb payday lending, which critics say push financially…
How former OKash CEO wants to fight fraudsters and chronic debtors in Nigeria • Techpoint Africa
The lack of a central database to identify repeat offenders is probably a bigger problem than the threat of financial fraud in Nigeria.Companies rarely publish fraud and cyber attack cases, and the figures in independent reports are…