How High-Interest ‘Rent-a-Bank’ Loans Sidestep State Rate Caps

A Google search for “online loan” returns a list of low-interest personal loans alongside no-credit-check loans with high interest rates. The latter might not be available in many states if it weren’t for the “rent-a-bank” business model. This method of lending involves financial technology companies that partner with banks to distribute installment loans with triple-digit……

The Guide to Star Alliance Silver

When you earn elite status through an airline that’s part of an alliance, in a way, you’re earning two elite statuses. First, you receive benefits from the airline with which you earned your status. However, you also achieve elite status with that airline’s global alliance. Elite members of United MileagePlus, Air Canada Aeroplan and other……