Communities across the country have been fighting for years against the impact of payday lending, urging their state officials to stop the debt trap in its tracks. On the federal front, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has clamped down on payday lenders who have broken state laws, resulting in relief for thousands of Americans who were stuck in a …
Payday Reform News: July 29-August 5
Highlight of the week: August 4, Wisconsin Public Radio: Rally Against Payday Loan And Vehicle-title Lenders More than 100 activists from across the nation rallied at a Milwaukee payday loan storefront earlier this week demanding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau properly regulate payday and car-title lenders with high interest loans. Partner Blogs and Statements: August 4, National Council of La …