The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a rule that would treat the offerings as loans, requiring the providers to disclose their charges as interest rates. By Ann Carrns A growing ...
Paycheck advance programs give workers instant access to their wages, with no need to wait for a bank deposit. But officials warn advances are essentially just loans that come with surprisingly high ...
When Conner Smith saw an Instagram ad in early 2021 from the mobile app EarnIn offering to let him access up to $100 from his paycheck before payday, he thought it would be a convenient way to pay for ...
(The Hill) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a new rule Thursday that would categorize popular paycheck advance products as consumer loans, which the agency says will ensure ...
When you’re facing an unexpected expense and your credit is holding you back, getting help can feel impossible. Traditional lenders often shut the door, leaving you with limited and expensive options.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a new rule Thursday that would categorize popular paycheck advance products as consumer loans, which the agency says will ensure lenders ...