Predatory lending might sound like a finance buzzword, but its impact is all too real. Picture signing up for a loan that seems like a quick fix, only to discover hidden fees and sky-high interest ...

A recent caller to “The Ramsey Show” stunned the hosts when he revealed his wife had taken out nearly $300,000 in ...

MELVILLE, Long Island (WABC) -- Many of us are trying to make room on our credit cards and feeling that end of the year pinch, but beware of predatory lenders looking to help you with that debt.

Payday loans in our community are like seawater to the thirsty — they may seem like relief at first, but ultimately cause more harm than help. Recently, an op-ed was published (“Dunleavy was right to ...

Over the past year, business advocates have been hearing the same cautionary tale more and more: solid businesses in real trouble from the surprising cost of fast money. Operating a business in ...

March 23, 2007 — -- Millions of American homeowners are at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure because they signed up for adjustable rate mortgages they can no longer afford. If you are one ...

Many Americans continue to find it challenging to keep up with the rising cost of living. Most Americans’ household finances feel insecure – especially people who live paycheck to paycheck with little ...

Indiana’s General Assembly is sending a clear message to working Hoosiers: Get ready for severe exploitation. House Bill 1174, passed by the House and currently in the Senate, raises the cost of ...

A bunch o’ good organizations—you can get the whole list at StoptheSharks.com—are banding together for a community forum from 1:30 to 5 p.m. next Wednesday, May 16, at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country ...

New bill aims to stop predatory lending, junk fees and deceptive practices FAIR Act gives Attorney General power to impose tougher penalties Penalties increase from $50 to $1,000 for first offenses ...

Discover the risks and mechanisms of negatively amortizing loans, where payments may increase debt. Understand these loans to ...

The Cato Institute makes an interesting point: Why are Obama's efforts at reducing home mortgage foreclosure failing? Because, "All efforts addressing the foreclosure crisis implicitly assume that the ...