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The Basics (1)+

• Rent-to-Own: Costly Convenience

  If you need furniture, appliances, consumer electronics, or tires and wheels, but don’t have the cash or credit to buy them outright, you may think a rent-to-own store is your last option. Learn more about just how costly rent-to-own can be. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission

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  Spanish / Español

Payday Loans (3)+

• Payday Loans

  Quick facts and advice about how to protect yourself and how to file a complaint. Read More

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  Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

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  Spanish / Español

• What is a Payday Loan?

  A payday loan is a short-term, high-cost loan that must be paid back on or before your next payday, whether your income is from employment or government benefits. Payday loans are made by storefront lenders, check cashers, pawn shops, credit unions, and Internet-based providers. Publication #0600EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• When You Cannot Pay Off Your Payday Loan

  Options on what to do when you can't pay off your payday loan on time. #0601EN. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español