A Springfield pastor is seeking support from other local faith leaders on a bill that would change payday lending laws in Ohio, an industry he says harms the working poor. Central Christian Church ...

News Center 7's Jim Otte digs into how sweeping payday lending reforms are coming to Ohio thanks to an effort that started in Springfield. Ohio’s new payday lending law took effect Saturday, ending ...

The Springfield News-Sun has tracked the debate over the payday loan industry and its affects on residents for several years, including stories digging into the fees and new laws. Fees charged by the ...

Payday loans seem simple enough. Borrow the cash you need, and pay it back on your next payday. But there's a hefty interest charge and the money comes due quickly. If you're a furloughed federal ...

Bad credit sucks. I know the feeling of needing cash fast and hitting brick walls. You face unexpected expenses, bills piling up, and traditional lenders slamming doors in your face. It’s frustrating.

New app-based programs resemble payday loans, often trapping users in a pattern of fee-based transactions while demanding "tips" that cost some consumers hundreds of dollars per year. These new payday ...