Payday Move Sounds Simple, but the Devil Is in the Details
June 2, 2016
WSJ PRO Others are experimenting with new ways to find borrowers in need to lower the cost of credit checks and default risks. Employee Loan
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The CFPB’s new rule is aimed at helping borrowers avoid debt spirals
June 2, 2016
Sidewire Jonathan Allen: Welcome David Rothstein, chairman of the Coalition for Safe Loan Alternatives, David Reiling, CEO of Sunrise Banks, and Doug Farry, cofounder and executive
Vic Pallotta: Rethink a broken payday loan industry
May 20, 2016
Akron Beacon Journal Too many people who desperately need a loan are turned down because of poor credit history. TrueConnect can rebuild credit, because repayments
Debunking the myths of payday lending
May 18, 2016
The Hill A flawed payday loan system, according to Knight, still provides a valuable lifeline to those who need it. But if the existing system
Coalition asks CFPB to include no safe harbors in payday lending rules
April 26, 2016
Politico Pro A coalition of consumer advocates, small banks and credit unions is asking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to give payday lenders no legal
1,000% loans? Millions of borrowers face crushing costs
April 25, 2016
CBS NEWS One complaint about the payday lending industry is that it lacks competition, making it hard for borrowers to shop around for the best
New Coalition to Push for Payday Loan Alternatives
March 29, 2016
American Banker “How can we replace a two-week loan model at a better cost?” said David Rothstein, the chair of the Coalition for Safe Loan
Sunrise Banks receives Wells Fargo NEXT Award
November 10, 2015
Wells Fargo has named St. Paul-based Sunrise Banks as one of three recipients of its 2015 NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance. The award recognizes community
Opponents, new lenders get traction against payday-credit industry
October 5, 2015
Star Tribune Diverse allies arrayed against the Minnesota payday loan industry are getting a little traction. Sunrise Banks of St. Paul, which has developed a
4 email templates to communicate your benefits right now
May 30, 2023
This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but it might for some, that just implementing a new benefit isn’t enough. If you want your organization to
The top 8 employee benefit challenges facing today’s businesses
June 20, 2023
HR teams everywhere have been under a microscope these last few years. They are under a microscope, not because they’ve done anything wrong, but because
10 employee benefits survey questions you should ask today
June 27, 2023
Employee benefits play a vital role in retaining top talent and creating a positive work culture. With the ever-increasing competition in the job market, it
The top 6 reasons why every employer should offer financial wellness benefits
July 11, 2023
Contrary to what you might think, the more options we are given, the more stress we encounter. This happens because with more options we can
3 helpful non-financial benefits for employees
July 25, 2023
Written by guest contributor Alex Popovic, CEO of Balkan Based, a recruitment agency. The height of the salary will always be one of the most
The #1 thing you’re missing from your open enrollment
August 8, 2023
It’s almost that time of year again: open enrollment season. While healthcare and 401(k)s tend to take center stage during open enrollment, it’d be a
Credit card debt this summer? You’re not alone
August 22, 2023
Raise your hand if you splurged on something–anything–this summer. You’re not alone. When the temperatures rise and summer vibes are in full force with your
8 tangible financial wellness solutions for today’s indebted Americans
September 5, 2023
Today, the average American’s personal debt is $21,800. Sound familiar? Whether you have debt now or you’ve had debt in the past, most Americans have
The importance of having an emergency savings account
September 19, 2023
Life is full of uncertainties, and unexpected emergencies can strike at any moment. Whether it’s a medical crisis, a sudden job loss, or a major