Elena Ruiz

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Delaware Loan Laws: Payday, Title and Installment Rules

Payday loans are legal in Delaware. The state caps the size[…]

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Ohio Loan Laws: Payday, Title and Installment Rules

Payday lending is legal in Ohio, but only under the Short-Term[…]

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Florida Loan Laws: Payday, Title and Installment Rules

Payday loans are legal in Florida, but only from lenders licensed[…]

A Wisconsin state outline overlaid with a calendar showing a short loan term, a handshake above a document, and a small padlock symbol representing borrower protections

Wisconsin Loan Laws: Payday, Title and Installment Rules

Payday lending is legal in Wisconsin, and the state sets no[…]

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Missouri Loan Laws: Payday, Title and Installment Rules

Payday lending is legal in Missouri, and the state permits some[…]

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Alabama Loan Laws: Payday, Title and Installment Rules

Payday lending is legal in Alabama. The Alabama Deferred Presentment Services[…]

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California Loan Laws: Payday, Title and Installment Rules

Payday lending is legal in California, but only on tight terms:[…]

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Texas Loan Laws: Payday, Title and Installment Rules

Payday loans are legal in Texas, and the state’s 10% interest[…]

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Financial dispute resolution options for borrowers

Financial dispute resolution covers every method of settling a money disagreement[…]

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Legit ways to make money fast, including some that pay today

Fast money is possible, but the honest version looks like selling[…]