Preparers gear up for tax refund loan season

Mar 14, 2012 Todd Milner

Preparers gear up for tax refund loan season

For those who need money fast, a short term lending option presents itself each winter and spring- tax refund loans. These types of loans are particularly attractive for those who cannot wait for their tax returns to come by mail after filing


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Montana has trouble stopping online lenders

Dec 22, 2011 Todd Milner

Last November, voters in Montana "overwhelmingly" approved ballot initiative I-164, which effectively capped short term lending interest rates in the state at 36 percent, KPAX-TV reported.At the time, there were as many as 150 lenders


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Short term lenders operate without stringent federal oversight

Dec 12, 2011 Todd Milner

Short term lenders operate without stringent federal oversight

As government officials lobby for or work to block the appointment of a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director, short term lenders continue to operate with little federal oversight, the Morning Sentinel reports.Many White House Republicans


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Short term loans gaining popularity during holiday season

Dec 12, 2011 Todd Milner

Short term loans gaining popularity during holiday season

Residents in Amarillo, Texas, are seeing the many benefits of short term loans as they look to make ends meet this holiday shopping season. KFDA-TV reports that short term lenders are seeing an uptick in the number of customers looking for the nontraditional


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Job opportunities rise, future status of economy still uncertain

Dec 11, 2011 Todd Milner

The recent news of the dipped unemployment rate may serve as a positive sign for the American workforce, but substantial gains in the economy may not be seen just yet, The Ledger reports. Last week, it was revealed by the U.S. Census Bureau


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