Installment loans

A new report from Pew Charitable Trusts finds that nearly 10 million Americans turn to consumer finance companies for short-term installment loans when they need quick cash. But just how much they pay in finance charges can add up depending on how their state regulates lenders. Here’s why some groups are calling for stricter rules […]

A new report from Pew Charitable Trusts finds that nearly 10 million Americans turn to consumer finance companies for short-term installment loans when they need quick cash. But just how much they pay in finance charges can add up depending on how their state regulates lenders. Here’s why some groups are calling for stricter rules […]

Military brass, consumer advocates and lawmakers are trying to close loopholes in the Military Lending Act.

Five years ago, the U.S. military banned payday and title-loans to military families, but small-dollar, high-interest lenders are getting around the Military Lending Act.

Mitchell Hartman describes the story of one soldier and how he helped others with financial challenges.

We're hosting a live chat on our investigative series "Beyond payday loans" and we'd like you to join.

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?

Marketplace reporter Mitchell Hartman tells us the story behind one of the photos in "Beyond payday loans."

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