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Costly Advancesnew

Payday lenders take care of you till your check comes in, and for a long time after.
Houston Press  |  Josh Harkinson  |  01-31-2006  |  Economy
Tags: Economic Issues

La Morditanew

Check cashers and furniture rental companies take a big chunk out of post-hurricane FEMA checks.
Houston Press  |  Josh Harkinson  |  01-31-2006  |  Economy
Tags: Hurricane Katrina, poverty, relief efforts, rent-a-center

Eaten Alivenew

Rent-to-own stores, pawnshops, payday lenders -- it's hope for sale, with interest.
Houston Press  |  Josh Harkinson  |  01-31-2006  |  Economy
Tags: ace cash, fringe economy, pawn shop

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