A law designed to help protect soldiers and military families from predatory lenders may actually be allowing them to be taken advantage of, a new government report found. The Consumer Financial ...

ATLANTA -- Military officials warned Wednesday that the payday loan industry in Georgia is preying on young sailors and soldiers. The testimony came before the state House Banks and Banking Committee, ...

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- With a family to feed and no money for groceries, Navy Yeoman 2nd Class Damon LaForce recently did something the military is trying to crack down on: He went to one of the many ...

This article explores payday loans, including how they work, their pros and cons, and viable alternatives. Whether you’re considering a payday loan or simply looking to improve your financial literacy ...

In today's high-cost, high-stress economy, it can be tempting to turn to your short-term borrowing options, like credit cards and payday loans, just to stay afloat between paychecks. But while payday ...

Payday loans in our community are like seawater to the thirsty — they may seem like relief at first, but ultimately cause more harm than help. Recently, an op-ed was published (“Dunleavy was right to ...

In an unusual announcement, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) says it is backing off enforcement of rules for payday and car title lenders as well as for "certain high-cost installment ...

In a pinch, a payday loan might seem like the fastest way to get your hands on much-needed cash. Maybe your car broke down, a utility bill is overdue or your rent went up unexpectedly. Whatever the ...