Tag Archives: poverty

Payday Loans and the Myth that They can Always be Avoided

October 12, 2008 – 12:15 am

At interest rates that can reach 400%, and a two week loan costs on average $15 per $100 dollars lent [1] it is safe to say that most people know they are getting into a crap load of trouble with payday loans. The thing is they often don’t have a choice. Or rather [...]

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Should it Have Been Funny or Sad?

January 12, 2007 – 7:17 pm

Dear Internet,
The other day I was on a plane stuck sitting in front of loud people who described themselves as Neo Conservatives. Was the galaxy playing a “funny” trick on me, or a very mean one?
During take off and landing I was unable to shield my ears from their discussion and so I found myself [...]

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