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August 18, 2010

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August 16, 2010

Study examines impact of fees for check cashing and tax refund anticipation loans on local economies

Springfield Republican • April 14, 2010

SPRINGFIELD - Check-cashing shops and refund-anticipation loans from tax preparers cost city customers about $12.6 million a year in fees, according to a study being released today by the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth.

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Boston Business Journal • April 14, 2010

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