April 17, 2014
House Passes Bill Protecting Workers from Payroll Card Fees
Last week, the Illinois House passed legislation (HB5622) that would protect workers from the...
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Consumer Protections
October 3, 2013
CFPB Holds Card Act Hearing in Chicago
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) held a public hearing in Chicago on October 2nd....
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Consumer Protections
July 31, 2013
CFPB: Progress over 2 Years
On July 16th, Richard Cordray was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Director of the Consumer...
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Children's Savings Accounts
July 9, 2013
Getting Ahead Of the Student Loan Crisis
On Monday July 1st student loan rates doubled. The average borrower will see an increase of $2,600...
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Alternative Small Dollar Loans
March 14, 2013
Online Payday Lending Skirts State Regulations
Online payday lending has become a growing business and a growing concern. Online payday lending...
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Asset Limit Reform
January 2, 2013
2013 IABG Policy Agenda
As Illinois Legislators return to Springfield for the lame duck session, we are looking ahead to...
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Alternative Small Dollar Loans
December 6, 2012
City Of Chicago Announces Partnership with CFPB and Predatory Lending Reforms
Earlier this week City of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel announced two new initiatives aimed at...
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Access to Banking
October 23, 2012
Conference Spotlight: Wal-Mart's Bluebird Prepaid Card
Demystifying Prepaid Cards Workshop – Friday November 16th 8:15 am – 9:30 am The...
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Access to Banking
May 31, 2012
A New Debt Trap for College Students: Prepaid Cards
Financial institutions that partner with universities and colleges have propelled the growth of...
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