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Lenders, police warn about capping the criminal interest rate. Here’s whyA Liberal plan to cap the criminal rate of interest could have 'unintended' consequences that puts more vulnerable Canadians at risk, police and lenders are warning.CrimeFeb 5
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B.C. rally takes aim at ‘criminal’ high-interest payday loansAcorn Canada wants to see interest rates capped at 30 per cent. Currently, alternative lenders are allowed to hit borrowers for as much as 60 per cent interest.ConsumerJan 24, 2023
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Search data suggests Canadians turning to expensive car title loans amid recessionCash-strapped Canadians may be trying to borrow against their cars.MoneyDec 11, 2020
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Pay $4,300, get $1,750 back after 3 years. One man’s cautionary tale about ‘savings loans’Cody O'Day says he never intended to sign up for a so-called "savings loan," which provides no cash upfront.MoneyNov 30, 2019
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Kitchener moves to cut number of payday loan companies within cityOn Monday night, city council voted to cap the number of payday loan business at 10 through new business licensing regulations.CanadaJun 25, 2019
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British Columbia cracks down on ‘predatory’ practices by payday loan companiesThe B.C. government is cracking down on "predatory" practices by payday loans operations in the province.PoliticsFeb 26, 2019
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5 signs you need help with your debtThese are usually the points of no return, according to experts.MoneyFeb 21, 2019
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Buying nothing may be the key to a stress-free holiday, group saysThe Buy Nothing Project provides a way to give, receive, share, lend and express gratitude — without exchanging money.CanadaDec 3, 2018
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New rules limit location, number of payday loan companies in KingstonThe City of Kingston is taking steps to limit the number and location of payday loan businesses and to educate consumers about the potential downside of taking short-term, high interest loans.ConsumerOct 4, 2018
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Food banks, bills and constant stress: What living in poverty really means in CanadaA survey by the Angus Reid Institute took a deeper look at the challenges faced by Canadians who struggle to make ends meet.CanadaJul 17, 2018
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