Predatory lending might sound like a finance buzzword, but its impact is all too real. Picture signing up for a loan that seems like a quick fix, only to discover hidden fees and sky-high interest ...

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Many Americans continue to find it challenging to keep up with the rising cost of living. Most Americans’ household finances feel insecure – especially people who live paycheck to paycheck with little ...

Financial technology companies that issue loans through mobile apps at annual interest rates above 330 %, marketing these loans as earned wage access (EWA), are quietly draining the financial ...

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 ...

The private equity firm controlled a network of 25 companies that extended predatory loans to over 1,000 small businesses in the state. The judgement marks the largest single-state consumer settlement ...

Through a $1 billion settlement announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James, Yellowstone Capital agreed to wipe out more than $534 million in debt of its small-business clients. It resolves ...