Fights over tribal payday lenders show challenges of financial reform

By Michael Hudson and David Heath

High-interest payday lenders are teaming up with Native Americans to shield their online businesses from lawsuits and consumer-lending regul

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jean Ann Fox":

"… €śThis industry is so good at finding loopholes or gaps it can exploit,” Jean Ann Fox of the Consumer Federation of America says.So good that the new federal Co …"

Reform reading: Credit ratings hard to replace, overdraft fees criticized

By Julie Vorman

A roundup of news and commentary to help consumers monitor the transparency and accountability of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law. ...

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jean Ann Fox":

"… ultiple fees when a single large payment exhausts available funds,” says Jean Ann Fox, director of financial services at the Consumer Federation of America. She …"

Borrower Nightmares: $700 dormitory fee costs family its car

By Amy Biegelsen

Car-title loans are a quick way to get money but woe to those who fall behind in payments

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jean Ann Fox":

"… dit card companies, and title lending bloomed as an unintended consequence.Jean Ann Fox, director of financial services for the Consumer Federation of America, sa …"

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Race car driver Scott Tucker drew an elaborate facade around his payday loan businesses

By David Heath

Payday lender Scott Tucker stayed one step ahead of the law

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"… ured into the online market usually get licensed and obey state laws, said Jean Ann Fox of the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America. The head of the payday l …"