Payday Loan Defendant Settles FTC Charges; Illegally Tried to Garnish Borrowers' Wages
One of the owners of a payday loan and debt collection operation has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges for his role in a scheme that illegally tried to garnish borrowers wages and used other illegal debt-collection practices. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:08:45 -0700)
In a Tight Credit Market Small Business Funding from a Cash Advance Program Might Be Just the Answer
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cash advance leader Merchant Cash & Capital specilaizes in programs designed to assist small businesses. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:14:45 -0700)
Payday loan initiative draws praise, criticism in Great Falls
Proponents of an initiative that would cap the interest rate for payday and title loan lenders held a rally in Great Falls on Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:55:27 -0700)
COA tells LTO-7: "Stop circumventing the law"
The Commission on Audit has advised the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas to stop the practice of granting cash advances to one accountable officer on behalf of officials who are no longer allowed to make cash advances because of unliquidated cash advances. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:29:59 -0700)
I-164 amis to cap payday loan rates
MISSOULA - An initiative to cap payday loan rates is on the ballot for the first time in Montana's history as over 27,000 voter signatures were collected to put I-164 on the election ballot. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:28:51 -0700)
When potholes swallow shoppers
Whether it's road resurfacing, sidewalk repairs or a sewer upgrade, public works projects can wreak havoc on local businesses -- and thanks to stimulus money, 2010 has been full of them. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:17:26 -0700)
Critics approve of payday-loan rules
DENVER - Payday-loan critics won another victory Tuesday when the attorney general's office adopted rules that require lenders to refund more fees when borrowers repay their loans early. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:36:29 -0700)
China’s Stock Futures Advance After U.S. Manufacturing Data
China’s stock-index futures rose, signaling the benchmark index may climb for the first time in three days, as faster-than-estimated U.S. manufacturing eased concern the global recovery is faltering. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:02:25 -0700)
NEW: Payday loan business robbed in Wood River
WOOD RIVER - Police are searching for a woman suspected of robbing a "payday loan" business during lunch. The black female reportedly entered the Cash Store, 629 Wesley Ave, around 12:30 p.m. wearing all black, including a ski mask and sunglasses, and brandished a handgun and demanded money. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:33:07 -0700)
Chief economist calls on Congress to 'finish the job of economic recovery'
Departing White House chief economist Christina Romer urged Congress on Wednesday to "finish the job of economic recovery" by pumping more cash into the economy through additional tax cuts for businesses and middle-class families, as well as fresh investments in the nation's infrastructure. United States Congress - United States - Congress - People - Barack Obama (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:37:01 -0700)
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