Payday loans have never been the dandy of consumer advocates who say the short-term, high-interest loans can trap people in cycles of debt. Defenders of the loans, however, say payday loans fulfill an ...

The payday loan industry is keeping mum after the defeat of its ballot initiative to permanently protect its right to operate in Arizona. Voters rejected Proposition 200, which was backed by one of ...

The payday loan industry is known for preying on people. People get caught in debt when they use payday loans; they are not able to pay off the principal amount let alone the interest. “When people ...

PHOENIX — Seven years after Arizonans voted to end payday lending, some of the same players are back, seeking new state permission to offer another form of high-interest loans. On paper, the new “flex ...

Arizona voters chose to stop payday loans in 2008. Now an Arizona State Senator wants to bring them back, under a different name called "flex loans." PostedMarch 23, 2016 6:30pm MST ...

This article explores payday loans, including how they work, their pros and cons, and viable alternatives. Whether you’re considering a payday loan or simply looking to improve your financial literacy ...

A payday loan is a short-term, high-cost loan meant to be repaid on your next payday. Payday loans are easily available if you’re 18 or older, have a valid ID, a bank account and proof of income.

ORLANDO, Fla. – “Need money NOW?” “Instant cash!” “No credit check!” Not too long ago, your average payday lender was a strip mall storefront wedged between businesses like a laundromat, a pizzeria, a ...

Personal loans are more adaptable loans that are ideal for people in need. Personal loans can be used for various purposes, including vacations, debt consolidation, weddings, and home improvement ...

Dori Zinn has been a personal finance journalist for more than a decade. Aside from her work for Forbes, her bylines have appeared on CNET, Yahoo! Finance, New York Times, Quartz, Inc. and more. She ...