Get Smart About Credit
(Separate Website)
A guide to understanding how much debt is too much debt.
By: Montana State University Extension
Payday Loans Equal Very Costly Cash: Consumers Urged to Consider the Alternatives
(Separate Website)
Provides a description of payday loans along with suggested alternatives.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Payday Loans: Laws Protecting Montana Borrowers
(Separate Website)
Information on payday loans and how to calculate the final cost of the loan. Information on the rights and responsibilities of both the borrowers and lenders is included.
By: Montana State University Extension
Rent-to-Own Contracts
(Separate Website)
Important factors to consider when thinking about Rent-to-Own Contracts.
By: Montana State University Extension Service (MSU Extension)
Facts About How Payday Loans Work
(Separate Website)
Information about payday loans.
By: Consumer Federation of America
Payday Loan Calculator
(Separate Website)
Calculate the cost of using payday loans.
By: Consumer Federation of America
Payday Loans: Consumer Help
(Separate Website)
Consumer information about payday loans.
By: Consumer Federation of America
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