Every year, municipalities levy hundreds of millions of dollars on utilities in right-of-way (ROW) fees, largely in excess of what is needed for the maintenance of ROWs. Consumers end up paying the bill.
Economy
Short-term Consumer Lending
In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, lenders and consumers alike have had many concerns regarding the state of the credit market. Traditional banks have tightened restrictions on lending, making it more difficult to obtain credit, especially when the need arises very suddenly and unexpectedly. For consumers who don’t meet banks’ lending criteria, options...
January 4, 2017