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The Need for Responsible Lending Has Never Been Greater
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it would scale back an existing plan to protect consumers from predatory lenders. The need for responsible lenders has never been greater.
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Sometimes A Little Loan Goes A Long Way
This article originally appeared in the October 26, 2018 edition of Inside Tucson Business. By Danny Knee, Executive Director of Community Investment Corporation I would hardly be the first person to declare that small businesses are the backbone of our economy....
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Limiting the Damage – The Rationale for an Alternative to Predatory Lending
By Nick Henry and Danny Knee "No credit? No problem!" "Need fast cash? We can help!" These are the types of seductive tag lines you see all around town, or online when you search for a payday or title loan. But what are these loans, exactly?...
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AZ Charter Schools Set the Pace for Academic Improvement
The scores released April 10, 2018 from the National Assessment for Educational Progress show charter students significantly outperforming district and private school peers across the state. The results show significant gains over the last eight years, with public...
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5 Points Market & Restaurant
On nearly any weekend morning, seating is at a premium at the bustling 5 Points Market and Restaurant. It is proof that Tucsonans are buying what owners Brian Haskins and Jasper Ludwig are selling – a focus on foods and ingredients sourced from local...
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