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Economic Anxiety Index®

Where to turn when there's nowhere to turn

by Kimberly Adams
Mar 17, 2016
There are limited options for many people when hit with an unexpected expense.
The LIFT program in Los Angeles has a pilot program to provide small emergency grants to members facing unexpected financial emergencies.
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Life without a financial safety net

by Kimberly Adams
Mar 17, 2016
"It feels like being on a treadmill behind which there is a bed of spikes."
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Breaking tradition in the credit scoring business

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Feb 17, 2016
Banks dip their toes into a new market: people without traditional credit scores.
Banks dip their toes into a new market: people without traditional credit scores.
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Consumer bureau may go after payday loans

by Sally Herships
Jan 7, 2015
Reform could be coming to payday loan industry in the form of federal regulations.
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Payday lender accused of dodging state laws

by Dan Weissmann
Aug 12, 2014
Manhattan's District Attorney says company made illegal loans via the web.
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Should the post office sell personal loans?

by Kate Davidson
Feb 11, 2014
Providing basic financial services could bolster the post office's income
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Beyond Payday Loans

Why military personnel fall prey to payday lenders

by Mitchell Hartman
May 17, 2013
The government provides countless resources to help military families with financial literacy and even offers low interest loans to help them in times of emergency. So, why are many troops opting to take out risky payday loans instead?
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Beyond Payday Loans

Behind the photo: The unexpected job duties of a commanding officer

by Mitchell Hartman
May 14, 2013
Mitchell Hartman describes the story of one soldier and how he helped others with financial challenges.
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Join us for a live chat on 'Beyond payday loans'

by Mitchell Hartman
May 14, 2013
We're hosting a live chat on our investigative series "Beyond payday loans" and we'd like you to join.
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How World Finance makes a killing lending on the installment (loan) plan

by Mitchell Hartman
May 14, 2013
World Finance has outperformed the market and financial stocks through the recession. But is World’s high-interest small-dollar loan business sound and sustainable?
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