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Fringe banks, such as check cashers, payday lenders, and pawnshops, are alternatives for people who do not have checking accounts or who cannot get credit from mainstream lenders. In North Carolina there are over 1,200 check cashing outlets. However, users of these fringe banks pay high interest rates for their services. Stegman suggests steps that the General Assembly, mainstream banks, and regulators can take to protect consumers.
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15935
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The current array of housing and social services has not effectively assisted poor families in attaining self-sufficiency. This article argues the goal of housing and social programs should be to help individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency, and outlines several programs and steps to this end.
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Proposals to modernize laws relating to landlords and tenants are being brought with increasing frequency before the state legislature. This article reviews the issues raised and approaches to eliminating the role of the landlord.
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