The amount of individuals who do not have bank accounts is rising, as numerous households use other ways of obtaining cash — like prepaid cards, cash advance loans, pawnshops and check-cashing services.

Almost 10 million, are lacking a bank account, as outlined by study results published Wednesday via the FDIC. That’s up from 7.7%, or about 9 million households, in 2009.

Bankrate.com, stated that checking accounts can be expensive for many consumers — particularly those living paycheck-to-paycheck who can’t fulfill minimum account balance conditions and get struck with service fees or those people who are continual overdrafters.

Along with the one out of twelve Americans who do not have an account with a bank, there exists a group of people called the underbanked. They are individuals who have banking accounts but who still use other ways of obtaining money — possibly since it is quicker to utilize an alternative or simply because they think banks can come with higher fees. About one out of every five households is recognized as underbanked, which represents 20.1%, or 24 million, U.S. households.

Overall, more than one in four U.S. homes, or 28.3%, are already unbanked or underbanked.

Are you un or underbanked? If so, Dollar Loan Center has several options for you. First, our short term signature loans do not require a checking account or any form of collatteral. Second, we offer a CashPass Prepaid MasterCard that you can use just like any other MasterCard holder in shops and ATMs anywhere Debit MasterCard is accepted.

Stop into any one of our 63 locations throughout California, Nevada, South Dakota, or Utah today and find out how we can help you.

Dollar Loan Center is happy to announce the opening of 4 new locations over the past week.

Three of these stores are in Southern California, bringing the total of California locations to ten, and one is in Provo, UT, giving Utah it’s eighth location.

Contact information for all of these stores is listed below…

11440 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 583-8820

1890 W. Redondo Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 818-7050

1326 S. University Ave.
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 851-5452

1460 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 310-7550

If you would live more information on these or any of our other 63 locations throughout California, Nevada, South Dakota, or Utah, visit DontBeBroke.com, email us at info@dontbebroke.com, or call us at 1-855-550-4352.

This week Dollar Loan Center opens new store locations in Bountiful, Utah and Anaheim, California. The company’s Bountiful store is its seventh in Utah and first in the city, located at 320 W 500 S. Its Anaheim location, at 501 W. Lincoln Avenue, is the second in the city and third store in the state since Dollar Loan Center began lending in California earlier this year.

“We have been growing steadily over the past few years and appreciate the warm welcome we have received in each new community,” said Chuck Brennan, CEO of Dollar Loan Center. “We pride ourselves on offering the best short-term loan options in our industry and are thrilled to bring them to each new city in which we operate.”

Dollar Loan Center’s Bountiful, Utah store is located at 320 W 500 S in the heart of the city near multiple retail, dining and financial service institutions. The store is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For directions and details, call the store at 801-983-9050.

The company’s Anaheim store is its third California location and second in Anaheim. Located at 501 W. Lincoln Avenue, it is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For directions and details, call the store at 714-860-7220.

Dollar Loan Center began lending in California this Spring and expects to open approximately 20 stores by the end of the year. Throughout the state, the company offers signature, or short-term, loans in the amount of $2,500 to California residents. Interested borrowers can apply online at www.dontbebroke.com.

Dollar Loan Center is hiring employees throughout California, with applications being accepted online at www.dontbebroke.com. The company was recently named a “Best Place To Work” in Southern Nevada and takes great pride in creating a positive team atmosphere at each of its locations.

Dollar Loan Center is the largest provider of short term credit services in South Dakota and Nevada with 55 locations throughout the two states, Utah and California.  The philanthropic stores support dozens of organizations including Las Vegas’ favorite charity, Opportunity Village, and Alice and Sheryl Cooper’s Solid Rock Foundation, among many others. Brennan is one of Nevada’s most recognized philanthropists, giving nearly $500,000 annually to charities across the country.

The company, which Entrepreneur Magazine listed among its “Hot 500 Fastest Growing Businesses and Entrepreneurs” in 2007, employs hundreds throughout California, Nevada, Utah and South Dakota.

For more information or an employment application, visit www.dontbebroke.com.

Dollar Loan Center has officially opened it’s 50th national location and 5th Utah location in South Jordan, UT.

You can find them at 1066 South Jordan Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095.

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Dollar Loan Center is telling its competitors to “Plank Off” in a new social media contest that begins today and ends November 1^st. During that time, anyone over the age of 18 who likes the company on Facebook can submit a photo of themselves planking in front of a competitor’s store for the opportunity to win $100.

Planking is a popular online game in which participants photograph themselves lying face-down with their arms to their sides in unusual places. The movement began gaining its recent popularity with a Facebook group that now has nearly 800,000 followers. Players have photographed themselves on the ground, tables, chairs, mailboxes, cars and other unusual places. The game has even hit the celebrity circuit, with Chef Gordon Ramsey planking on a jet airplane and boat. Earlier this year, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner famously photographed himself planking on his dining room table.

“It’s a pretty simple concept and it’s all about having a little fun with our customers and competitors. We think there will be some pretty hilarious photos.” said Dollar Loan Center CEO Charles Brennan. “If you want to enter the “Plank Off” contest, just “like” Dollar Loan Center on Facebook and upload your photo. We will choose winners each week of the contest and if you don’t win one week you can resubmit your photo for the following week’s prizes.”

Participants in the game must agree to Dollar Loan Center’s terms for the contest, which are posted on the company’s Facebook page.

Planking is also known as “the lying down game” and players must be rigid, like a wooden plank, with their faces down and arms to their sides. Photographs are posted online. The game originated in England and has become a global phenomenon. It has also spawned similar crazes including ‘Owling’ and ‘Teapotting,’ in which participants arrange their bodies to look like owls and teapots.

Dollar Loan Center is known as one of the most charitable organizations in its industry. The company is also currently donating $100 to Opportunity Village for every touchdown made by the Oakland Raiders during the regular season. Last year the football team scored 44 touchdowns during its regular season play and this year has already scored 18 touchdowns.

In addition to his business enterprises, Brennan is one of Nevada’s most recognized philanthropists, giving thousands to local charities every year. His giving in Las Vegas has included the Henderson Little League, which was able to resume operations for the 2011 season with a $10,000 donation from Brennan. He sponsors several campaigns every year for Opportunity Village that give the organization more than $15,000 and supports food and donation drives to benefit the community.

Dollar Loan Center is a premier provider of signature loans in 49 locations throughout Nevada, South Dakota and Utah. The company and its employees give to dozens of organizations in Nevada. In 2007, Entrepreneur Magazine listed the company among its “Hot 500” Fastest Growing Businesses and Entrepreneurs.”