New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a multistate lawsuit against a major lender accused of trapping borrowers, ...

New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 12 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against lender OneMain Financial, alleging the company used deceptive tactics that trapped ...

This is a story about a predatory loan that can ensnare you in a matter of hours and lead to crushing debt — and perhaps ...

Guest Opinion. My foremost responsibility as Principal Chief is to protect the well-being of the Cherokee people. That responsibility extends beyond our health, culture and sovereignty to include ...

Opinion: New York's Consumer Litigation Funding Act in New York will help reform the industry but more must be done to protect plaintiffs while they pursue their case.

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 ...

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the cost of living continues to rise, some are turning to high-interest loans to help make ends meet. That’s ...

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 ...

In June 2023, the Bank of Ghana named 97 unlicensed loan apps operating illegally. By July, a joint taskforce had arrested over 420 operators. By 2025, complaints had risen 65%. The crackdown is real.