Stories Tagged as
Payday loans
Life without a financial safety net
Mar 17, 2016
"It feels like being on a treadmill behind which there is a bed of spikes."
Breaking tradition in the credit scoring business
Feb 17, 2016
Banks dip their toes into a new market: people without traditional credit scores.
Consumer bureau may go after payday loans
Jan 7, 2015
Reform could be coming to payday loan industry in the form of federal regulations.
Payday lender accused of dodging state laws
Aug 12, 2014
Manhattan's District Attorney says company made illegal loans via the web.
Should the post office sell personal loans?
Feb 11, 2014
Providing basic financial services could bolster the post office's income
Why military personnel fall prey to payday lenders
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?
Behind the photo: The unexpected job duties of a commanding officer
May 14, 2013
Mitchell Hartman describes the story of one soldier and how he helped others with financial challenges.
For public good, not for profit.
Join us for a live chat on 'Beyond payday loans'
May 14, 2013
We're hosting a live chat on our investigative series "Beyond payday loans" and we'd like you to join.
How World Finance makes a killing lending on the installment (loan) plan
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?
Behind the photo: A bankruptcy lawyer who identifies with her clients
May 13, 2013
Marketplace reporter Mitchell Hartman tells us the story behind one of the photos in "Beyond payday loans."