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 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 - Unwilling to go away without a fight, the state's payday lenders are trying to persuade lawmakers to let them stay in business despite a public vote to the contrary. And they're hiring some ...

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 consumers are receiving collection calls from fake law firms or fake government agencies telling them they owe money to a payday loan company and threatening them with legal action, Arizona ...

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.

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 ...