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Virginia legal advocates are on the lookout for attempts to subvert the state's Fairness in Lending Act. The 2020 law establishes a fair regulatory framework for lending in the state - but it seems some lenders are finding ways around it, such as referring to different types of loans as an "advance." A Consumer Reports investigation has found some "advances" have been offered at an interest rate of 490%. Jay Speer - executive director of the Virginia Poverty Law Center - said despite the name change, it's still a loan. ...

The update, written to the dozens of former SeaView Lofts tenants by attorneys, alleges continued barriers, complications from resolving their 2022 displacement.

Millions of Americans can now collect some of their earnings before payday. But whether they should do so or avoid what could become a financial sinkhole increasingly depends on where they live and work.

RICHMOND — Every year since 2006, Virginia has waived the sales tax on certain back-to-school items and supplies during the first weekend in August.

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