High energy and food prices are particularly bad for people who live from payday to payday. In the UK, around 22% of adults have less than £100 in savings, according to a government-backed investigation. In the United States, about 20% of households say they could only cover their expenses forRead More →

Payday loans are a useful source of credit, but come with a negative media narrative. Fortunately, the purpose of the mayhem was the high interest rate, which was eliminated several years ago with the introduction of regulation. Payday loan borrowers enjoy legal protection and for this reason it has gainedRead More →

City Council approved a pilot program at its May 5 meeting to provide monthly payments of $1,000 to 85 households for an entire year. Once people are accepted into the guaranteed income pilot, they won’t have to “prove” they still need the help, as many government-run financial aid programs normallyRead More →

A top entrepreneur and FIRE campaigner who successfully fought banks in court is now campaigning for major legal changes to the way finance is sold An entrepreneur who has won awards for promoting opportunities for the disadvantaged is calling for a ban on high-cost debt advertising. Alan Donegan, whose companyRead More →

Share on PinterestAfter giving birth to her second child, Zuleyma Santos was diagnosed with a rare form of heart failure and placed on the waiting list for a heart transplant. Photograph courtesy of Padilla Co Mother of two, Zuleyma Santos, works with the American Heart Association to raise awareness ofRead More →

On April 25, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced plans to revitalize its authority to scrutinize “non-bank” financial companies that pose risks to consumers. Although the CFPB has held this authority since its creation in 2010, the agency has rarely invoked it, leaving it largely “dormant”. The CFPB’sRead More →

This item is a brand press Publish. brand press is a paid service for brands wishing to directly reach the audience of Techpoint Africa. The Techpoint Africa editorial team does not write Brand Press content. To promote your brand through Brand Press, please email business@techpoint.africa Earnipay, the fintech start-up committedRead More →

Tarek Ayoub, founder of Beforepay, and Jamie Twiss, CEO. Source: provided. The fortunes of prepayment fintech Beforepay appeared to change on Thursday, after a new report contrasted losses with rapid customer growth and a significant reduction in debt forgiveness. Beforepay, launched in 2019, draws inspiration from the buy now, payRead More →

Each year, more than 12 million borrowers take out payday loans in more than 20 states where payday loans are permitted and interest rates are not capped. The interest rate on these loans can reach almost 400%. No-Fee Extended Repayment Plans are an option for repaying these loans in moreRead More →

Lending apps are gradually replacing traditional loan agencies or credit unions. Today, traditional lending institutions struggle to keep up with the convenience and transparent processes of these apps. Moreover, these applications and online lenders accept applicants regardless of their credit history. However, identifying trustworthy installment loan applications can be difficult.Read More →

Monday, April 25, 2022 12 p.m.; State House Library THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF RHODE ISLAND TO HOLD A PRESS CONFERENCE WITH RIGOP PRESIDENT SUE CIENKI AND SENATE MINORITY WHIP JESSICA DE LA CRUZ On Monday, April 25, the Republican Party of Rhode Island (RIGOP) will hold a press conference withRead More →

Its managing director, Paul Smith, knew all this. His parents, a garbage collector and factory worker, had depended on doorstep loans throughout his childhood. “If it hadn’t been for the Provvy, my siblings and I would never have gone to school in decent clothes and couldn’t have made it throughRead More →

Former Port Adelaide player Tom Rockliff has said he and his son were spat at by a number of Carlton supporters after Sunday’s AFL game at the MCG. Image: Twitter Former AFL player Tom Rockliff has revealed the disgusting aftermath of what should have been a special father-son moment withRead More →

Last-minute declarants endeavor to send their declarations to the Internal Revenue Service by the 2021 tax year deadline on Monday, April 18 — and are likely looking forward to a big check via their tax refund. Some tax firms or other lenders may offer the option of accessing these fundsRead More →

Director of JN Bank’s Youth Banking Unit Michael Collins reiterates call for financial literacy to be added to the curriculum of more schools in Jamaica to give young people a head start on financial success. “We need to expose our young people to simple concepts, such as budgeting, saving andRead More →

Innovative financial solutions provider, Western Wall Capital, officially launches to offer different categories of loan services to clients in and around South Florida American-Israeli entrepreneur, Naor Nativ, and his team at Western Wall Capital are looking to help as many individuals and businesses in and around South Florida meet theirRead More →

GoDo, a financial technology company offering no-fee same-day cash advances to employees, has partnered with Highnote, the world’s most modern card issuance platform, to create the GoDo Card, a new card program that offers underbanked workers immediate access to interim wages with no-cost advances. Powered by Highnote’s card issuance platform,Read More →

Andrei Popov/Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, you’re not alone. A recent study published in November last year found that seven out of ten US residents live without a financial safety net. While this isn’t an ideal situation, there are ways to make the most of it andRead More →

Leaders of two organizations that recently launched an alternative to payday loans now hope to lay the groundwork for changes to state law after releasing a new report about how predatory moneylenders imprison debt-ridden Memphians. “These payday lenders are having a huge impact on our people and their way ofRead More →

Martin Lewis has issued a warning as time is running out to get £1,000 free from the government. The Money Saving Expert founder urged people to “use or lose” their ISA allowances before the end of the current tax year. This account is a savings product where you pay noRead More →

On average, the standard investment which is seriously paid by check can differ between $100 and $1500. Hattiesburg Technique Finance Someone It really is not uncommon to come across with the individual of an individual wishing for fast money. Due to the short funding fromRead More →

Payday Loan Services Market: Intense Competition but Strong Growth and Extreme Valuation This press release was originally issued by SBWire New Jersey, New Jersey—(SBWIRE) – 03/22/2022 – Latest Payday Loan Services market industrial growth study 2022-2028. A detailed study accumulated to offer latest insights about acute characteristics of the PaydayRead More →

Wegmans stores in New York issued a recall on Friday, March 18, 2022, due to possible contamination of fruit products. Pre-cut fruit can contain bacteria that can kill babies and people with weakened immune systems. Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. According to for disease control centers, Listeriosis canRead More →

Links to the breadcrumb Toronto and the GTA criminality Abdiljibar Mahamoud beheaded his ex Brittney Newman in front of their two young children in 2018 Brittney Newman, 25, was beheaded in front of her two children by her ex, Abdiljibar Mahamoud, in February 2020. Picture by handout /GoFundMe Content ofRead More →