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State Regulators Investigate Payday Advances

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The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has announced it will lead a multi-state investigation into alleged violations of state regulations of the short term lending industry, specifically in the area of payroll advances. Many people living paycheck to paycheck already make more than median income.”.

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When Suds Go X-Border

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New brewery openings now outnumber closings 10 to one as consumers look to small, independent brands to quench their thirst. Long decided on a specific brand, Michigan’s Founders Brewing Company, and chose to create a plan for exporting it to Singapore. The Brewers Association reported that craft beer sales increased by 12.8