The Predatory Lending Association (PLA):
...is dedicated to extracting maximum profit from the working poor by increasing payday loan fees and debt traps. The working poor is an exciting, fast growing demographic that includes: military personnel, most minorities, and a growing percentage of the middle class.
Hat Tip: Concurring Opinions.
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