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Pros and cons of payday loans

Pros and Cons of Payday Loans

Over 12 million Americans take out a payday loan every year, paying a staggering $9 billion in fees.   What is a payday loan? It is a small amount of money loaned to someone with the agreement that the loan will be paid back with interest upon the person’s next payday. Often referred to as “cash advances,” …

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Pros and cons of water softeners

Pros and Cons of Water Softeners

Before taking the plunge and buying a water softener for your household, it pays to understand the advantages and disadvantages of using one – because it can sometimes be confusing and even hazardous to health.  Softening water isn’t quite the same as purifying it – so to help you make a decision, look at some …

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Pros and Cons of Living in Sweden

Sweden, and other Nordic countries, have become a focus of American politics as late. Progressives, like Senator Bernie Sanders, are advocating for policies like Medicare-for-all, has been implemented successfully in Sweden for decades. Americans have their preconceived notions, but what is it like actually to live there. Let’s go over some of the pros and …

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Pros and cons of plea bargains

Pros And Cons Of Plea Bargains

Plea-bargaining is a standard procedure in courts. In a plea bargain, the Prosecutor makes an agreement with the defendant through the defense attorney. Generally, the Prosecutor will make some concessions to the defendant, like dropping some charges or reducing the sentence. In exchange, the defendant agrees to plead guilty to either a lesser crime or …

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